From a0c7b7a332226094a19ff79ffca93573a1bf9019 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: LizRoss Date: Fri, 2 Sep 2016 11:58:24 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Adding steps for editing content --- CONTRIBUTING.md | 35 +++++++++++++++++++++++------------ 1 file changed, 23 insertions(+), 12 deletions(-) diff --git a/CONTRIBUTING.md b/CONTRIBUTING.md index 4eea0f752a..4dbb21b054 100644 --- a/CONTRIBUTING.md +++ b/CONTRIBUTING.md @@ -30,22 +30,33 @@ We've tried to make editing an existing file as simple as possible. 5. When you’re done editing the topic, scroll to the bottom of the page, and then click **Propose file change** to create a fork in your personal GitHub account. - ![GitHub Web, showing the Propose file change button](images/propose-file-change.png) + ![GitHub Web, showing the Propose file change button](images/propose-file-change.png) -The Comparing changes screen appears to see what the changes are between your fork and the original content. -6. On the Comparing changes screen, you’ll see if there are any problems with the file you’re checking in. -If there are no problems, you’ll see the message, Able to merge. + The Comparing changes screen appears to see what the changes are between your fork and the original content. +6. On the **Comparing changes** screen, you’ll see if there are any problems with the file you’re checking in. -If your request is accepted, updates are published to one of the following places: + If there are no problems, you’ll see the message, **Able to merge**. -- [Windows 10](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows) -- [Internet Explorer 11](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/internet-explorer) -- [Microsoft Edge](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/microsoft-edge) -- [Surface](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface) -- [Surface Hub](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface-hub) -- [Windows 10 for Education](https://technet.microsoft.com/edu/windows) -- [Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/mdop) + ![GitHub Web, showing the Comparing changes screen](images/compare-changes.png) + +7. Click **Create pull request**. + +8. Enter a title and description to give the approver the appropriate context about what’s in the request. + +9. Scroll to the bottom of the page, making sure that only your changed files are in this pull request. Otherwise, you could overwrite changes from other people. + +10. Click **Create pull request**. + + The pull request is sent to the writer of the topic and your edits are reviewed. If your request is accepted, updates are published to one of the following places: + + - [Windows 10](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/windows) + - [Internet Explorer 11](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/internet-explorer) + - [Microsoft Edge](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/microsoft-edge) + - [Surface](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface) + - [Surface Hub](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/surface-hub) + - [Windows 10 for Education](https://technet.microsoft.com/edu/windows) + - [Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack](https://technet.microsoft.com/itpro/mdop) ## Making more substantial changes