Sandbox

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Welcome to the Sandbox
your notebook and workspace
on the UBC Wiki


The Sandbox Namespaces can be thought of as your notebook, it's a place to work, do projects, collaborate, experiment, or just play with the wiki. Pages will not be deleted or moved from the sandbox for not complying with the UBC Wiki etiquette. Don't hesitate to ask questions. The sandbox is designated with the prefix Sandbox:.

How to Use The Sandbox

The UBC Wiki is organized into different content areas to accommodate different needs and the Sandbox is a place to work, experiment, collaborate, and play using the wiki. To add pages to the Sandbox, simply add the prefix Sandbox: before your page title.


Create a New Sandbox Page

Create a New Sandbox Page
  • Simply add the title of your new page after the prefix Sandbox: in the form below and click on the create page button.

  • To add an already existing page to the Sandbox, use the move function and rename the page with the "Sandbox:" prefix. For example, a page named test would be renamed Sandbox:Test. See Help:Moving a page for more information.


How the Sandbox can be used

  • Create your own test pages
  • Create a meeting agenda
  • Collaborate with colleagues on a presentation
  • Play with formatting a page
  • Create a page to coordinate or start a conversation about a project
  • Write an essay or assignment
  • Take meeting notes
  • Plan a party
  • Develop a thesis
  • Use it as a space to brainstorm your ideas
  • The sandbox is your playground - use it however you want

Have fun!