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  2. Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
  3. WikisCreate and collaborate on content in wikis.
  • Using Connections V5.5Welcome to the IBM Connections V5.5 documentation, where you can find information about IBM Connections 5.5. IBM Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.
    • OverviewConnect with others and start exchanging information and ideas.
    • Home pageGet the latest news and updates from your network and the wider organization.
    • ProfilesAccess the directory to find people and learn about their projects, skills, and interests. When you find a person with the expertise that you need, add them to your network. Update your own profile to keep your personal information like contact details and photo current.
    • ActivitiesAn activity is a place where the people involved in a project can share information, assign tasks, and share resources like files, tools, and websites. Use an activity to organize content and prioritize tasks that are related to a project goal.
    • FilesUsing the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.
    • CommunitiesGet together with people who share your interests.
    • Blogs
    • ForumsShare information, brainstorm ideas, and discuss topics of mutual interest.
    • WikisCreate and collaborate on content in wikis.
      • What are wikis?A wiki is a collection of editable pages about a specific subject and is used by a team to collaborate on content about the subject.
      • What's new in Wikis?Find out about the new and updated features in Wikis.
      • How do I find wikis?You can find wikis by browsing wiki lists or by using tags.
      • How do I create wikis?After you log in to IBM® Connections, you can create a wiki from any Wikis view. For information about creating a wiki within a community, see the Communities wiki help section.
      • How do I find wiki pages?There are several ways to find pages in a wiki.
      • Editing other people's wiki pagesTo edit other people's pages, you must have Owner or Editor access to the wiki. If you have Reader access only, ask the wiki owner or a member with Owner access to give you Editor access.
      • How do I create pages?You must have Owner or Editor access to create a page. If you have Reader access only, ask a wiki member with Owner access to give you Editor access.
      • Using the rich text editor in WikisUse the rich text editor to create visually interesting wiki articles.
      • Adding a table of contents to a wiki pageTo display an overview of the contents of a wiki page, add a table of contents to the page.
      • Adding an image to a wiki pageAdd an image to a wiki page.
      • Adding a video to your wiki pageYou can embed a video in a wiki page.
      • How do I manage wiki members and access?When you create a wiki, you are the wiki owner. As an Owner, you can control who can read, edit, and manage the wiki.
      • How do I recommend pages?You can recommend wiki pages by liking them. You can also find out how many likes a page has received.
      • How do I comment on pages?To comment on a wiki member's page, you must have Reader access or better.
      • What happens to the original content when a page is edited?When you create a page, an initial version is created. Your original work is saved in that first version of the page until you delete the page.
      • Finding a page that has been renamedWhen a wiki page is renamed, the URL changes but you can still open the page by clicking on a page with the original name.
      • Adding tags to WikisAdd tags to wikis and wiki pages to make them easier to find.
      • How do I track wiki and wiki page changes?Receive updates about changes to wikis and wiki pages.
      • How does the trash work in wikis?You can remove wiki pages by moving them to the trash. Pages can then be deleted from the trash or restored to the wiki. Your wiki access determines what you can do with the trash.
      • Subscribing to feedsSubscribe to feeds to receive updates about application and user data that you want to monitor. Your feed reader automatically delivers details about changes and saves you the task of checking each application for updates.
    • BookmarksCollect and organize bookmarks to Web sites.

Wikis

Create and collaborate on content in wikis.

What's new?

Find out what features were added since the last release.

Get started

  • Start a wiki and invite people to participate.
  • Create and organize pages.
  • Find wikis about things that interest you.
Note: External users do not have access to the Wikis application, but do have access to Wikis within Communities. For more information, see the What can external users do? topic.
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