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  2. Using Connections 8.0

    Welcome to the HCL Connections documentation site, where you can find information about Connections. Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.

  3. Wikis

    Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.

  • Using Connections 8.0

    Welcome to the HCL Connections documentation site, where you can find information about Connections. Connections is social networking software designed for the workplace. Its features help you to establish dynamic networks that connect you to the people and information you need to achieve your business goals.

    • Accessibility features for Connections

      Accessibility features assist users who have a disability, such as restricted mobility or limited vision, to use information technology content successfully.

    • What's new in Connections?

      HCL Connections 8.0 transforms the way you connect with content and colleagues with a fresh, new look and enhanced features.

    • Overview

      HCL Connections is a collaborative tool that makes it easy to connect with others and exchange ideas. Start sharing important information, building a network of useful contacts, and following people that interest you.

    • Home page

      Use the home page as a command center to scan and manage items that need your attention. You can view updates for projects and people you work with, discover what's trending in your organization at large, and review your action items all from one place.

    • Your Profile

      Use profiles to connect with others, showcase your skills, and find the people you need.

    • People

      Use the People app to discover, connect, collaborate, and keep up with others.

    • Activities

      Use activities to keep a team informed, collect and share project resources, or to assign and track tasks.

    • Files

      Using the Files app, you can upload, organize, share and collaborate on files easily. Files can be shared, tagged, organized in folders, and accessed from other applications, such as Activities and Communities.

    • Communities

      Get together with people who share your interests.

    • Blogs

      Use blogs to share your announcements, updates, and opinions with others.

    • Forums

      Share information, brainstorm ideas, ask and answer questions, and discuss topics of mutual interest in a forum.

    • Wikis

      Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.

      • Why use a wiki?

        A wiki is a collection of content that is created and edited by team members. Wikipedia is the best example of a living, breathing body of knowledge created and updated by thousands. Use wikis to tap into the power of the team to collaborate and build a knowledge base. Everyone can participate if given permission.

      • Creating a wiki

        Create a wiki so your team can create and collaborate on content. Assign roles and permissions for your team so the right people can create and edit wiki pages.

      • Editing wiki pages

        To edit wiki pages, you must have Owner or Editor access to the wiki. If you have Reader access only, ask the wiki owner or a member with owner access to give you Editor access.

      • How do I manage wiki members and access?

        When you create a wiki, you are the wiki owner. As an Owner, you can control who can read, edit, and manage the wiki.

      • How do I find wikis?

        You can find wikis by browsing wiki lists, or using search and tags.

      • Getting notified when a wiki changes

        Receive updates when a wiki or wiki page changes. Notifications are displayed in your Home page but you can also receive updates by email or keep track using a feed reader.

      • Managing versions of a wiki page

        When you create a page, an initial version is created. Then each time a wiki member edits the page, a new version is created. With these versions you can restore your previous work, see what's changed from one version to another, or delete a version.

    • Bookmarks

      Use Bookmarks to collect and organize shortcuts to websites.

Wikis

Tap the wisdom of the crowd by building a body of knowledge in a wiki. Everyone on your team can make a contribution.

Getting started

  • Why use a wiki?
  • Creating a wiki
  • Editing wiki pages

Going further

  • How do I manage wiki members and access?
  • How do I find wikis?
  • Getting notified when a wiki page changes
  • Managing versions of a wiki page

Community wikis

  • For community members: Creating information in a community wiki
  • For community owners: Assigning app roles for community members
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