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Welcome to PBC!

As a new contributor, you may feel a little overwhelmed by the sheer size and scope of this project. Don't worry too much if you don't understand everything at first. Listed below are some brief introductions containing all the basics needed to use, comment on, and contribute to PBC. For a more comprehensive article on how and where you can help see contributing to PBC. Don't be afraid to edit, as you are encouraged to be bold! If you do get stuck, there are volunteers available to answer your questions, see asking for help for more information. File:Edit Button.ogv A short video about that "Edit" button and what it can do when you are bold! (1:06 min) About PBC Main Introduction — What is PBC and how you can contribute. Short tutorials Main tutorial — A simplified guide to editing PBC. Newcomers training — Self-guided training module on the core basics. Quick introductions Policies and guidelines — How does PBC actually work. Manual of Style — How do I format PBC articles. Talk pages — How do I communicate in PBC. Referencing — How do I add sources to articles, Uploading images — How do I add and use images. Navigating PBC — How do I find my way around. Overviews Plain and simple — The basic mechanics of PBC. Primer for newcomers — An overview intended for new contributors. How-to book The Missing Manual — A comprehensive how-to guide (book) that explains everything about contributing for novice to expert editors. Help resources and assistance To browse help related resources see the help menu or help directory. For a comprehensive directory of interactive services and assistance that can be requested on PBC see the request departments.