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Wikipedia:Gadget

From Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

A Wikipedia gadget is a JavaScript user script that can be enabled simply by checking an option in your Wikipedia settings. Installed gadgets are also listed on Special:Gadgets.

Installed gadgets

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Here is a list of some of the gadgets that are installed on Simple English Wikipedia.

Browsing

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Gadgets in this group make browsing Wikipedia easier.

Interface

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Gadgets in this group are used to change the way Wikipedia looks. They usually add links, tabs, or boxes which add new functions to the pages.

  • Disable access keys - Disable browser access keys on Wikipedia pages
  • New page box - Adds a box to the left column, which shows the ten newest pages and updates every five seconds (using AJAX).
  • New changes box - Add a box to the left column, which shows the ten newest changes and updates every five seconds (using AJAX).

Administration

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These gadgets make administering Wikipedia easier. Some of the gadgets in this group can only be used by administrators.

  • Vandal Warner - Makes warning users about their bad edits easier.
  • Enhanced Undelete - Makes it easier to selectively undelete pages by selecting all checkboxes or inverting the selection.