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Wikipedia Reference Desk
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The Wikipedia reference desk works like a library reference desk. Users leave questions on the reference desk and Wikipedia volunteers work to help you find the information you need. Before asking a question, please try using the search box to find the answer you're looking for. You may also try searching the reference desk archives.

For information on any topic, choose a category for your question:

Computing reference deskP computing.svg
Science reference deskP physics.svg
Mathematics reference deskP mathematics.svg
Humanities reference deskP art.png
Computers and ITScienceMathematicsHumanities
Computing, information technology, electronics, software and hardwareBiology, chemistry, physics, medicine, geology, engineering and technologyMathematics, geometry, probability, and statisticsHistory, politics, literature, religion, philosophy, law, finance, economics, art, and society
Language reference deskP literature.svg
Entertainment reference deskP music.svg
Miscellaneous reference deskP question.svg
Reference desk archivesP archive.svg
LanguageEntertainmentMiscellaneousArchives
Spelling, grammar, word etymology, linguistics, language usage, and requesting translationsSports, popular culture, movies, music, video games, and TV showsSubjects that don't fit in any of the other categoriesOld questions are archived daily

For help specific to the operation of Wikipedia:
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Ask general questions about using WikipediaAsk about specific policies and operations of WikipediaA range of services to answer newcomers' questions

For Wikipedia reference information:
Help manualMediaWiki handbookCiting WikipediaResolving disputesVirtual classroom
Information and instructions on every aspect of WikipediaInformation about the software that runs WikipediaHow to cite Wikipedia as a referenceFor resolving issues between usersAn advanced guide on everything Wikipedia
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