Wikibooks nlwikibooks https://nl.wikibooks.org/wiki/Hoofdpagina MediaWiki 1.47.0-wmf.4 first-letter Media Speciaal Overleg Gebruiker Overleg gebruiker Wikibooks Overleg Wikibooks Bestand Overleg bestand MediaWiki Overleg MediaWiki Sjabloon Overleg sjabloon Help Overleg help Categorie Overleg categorie Transwiki Overleg transwiki Wikijunior Overleg Wikijunior TimedText TimedText talk Module Overleg module Event Event talk 0 7836 428873 421765 2026-06-02T01:01:22Z CommonsDelinker 1053 Replacing Atom.svg with [[File:Helium_atom_(not_to_scale).svg]] (by [[:c:User:CommonsDelinker|CommonsDelinker]] because: [[:c:COM:FR|File renamed]]: [[:c:COM:FR#FR2|Criterion 2]] (meaningless or ambiguous name) · Naming according meaning.). 428873 wikitext text/x-wiki ==Stoffen== [[Afbeelding:Alanin - Alanine.svg|240px|thumb|De chemische verbinding {{Wp|alanine|alanine}}, bestaande uit de elementen Zuurstof (O), Waterstof (H), Koolstof (C) en Stikstof (N)]] Alle dingen om je heen bestaan uit stoffen. Ook de lucht, de zee en de aarde bestaan uit stof. Toch is het niet gemakkelijk te definiëren. wat '''stof''' of '''materie''' precies is. Aangezien zich in een vacuüm geen materie bevindt, is materie alles wat ruimte inneemt en een volume heeft. {{Definitie|Materie is de bouwsteen waaruit de (waarneembare) wereld is opgebouwd.}} Materie kan men onderverdelen in elementen en verbindingen. #'''Elementen''' zijn opgebouwd uit één bepaalde stofsoort en kunnen niet ontbonden worden in andere stoffen. De elementen, specifieker chemische elementen genoemd, bestaan uit zeer kleine deeltjes, atomen genoemd, die niet met chemische middelen te splitsen zijn in kleinere deeltjes. Er is maar een beperkt aantal, ongeveer 120, verschillende scheikundige elementen (en dus ook atomen) bekend. Daarvan komen er 92 van nature op aarde voor. #'''Verbindingen''' zijn samengesteld uit twee of meer elementen. De kleinste bestanddelen van verbindingen, specifieker chemische verbindingen genoemd, die nog de eigenschappen van de verbinding hebben, heten moleculen. Deze moleculen bestaan zelf uit de atomen van de elementen waaruit de verbinding is opgebouwd. Er bestaan zeer veel chemische verbindingen, men kent meer dan 100.000 soorten. Opmerking: de atomen van sommige elementen vormen ook moleculen, maar dan bestaande uit dezelfde soort atomen. Uit het voorgaande kun je concluderen dat de meeste stoffen om ons heen bestaan uit verbindingen. Toch zijn er ook stoffen die je kent die uit elementen bestaan. Bijvoorbeeld de zuurstof en de stikstof in de lucht die je inademt. Maar ook een stuk ijzer of koper bestaat uit elementen. Een mooi voorbeeld van een veel voorkomende verbinding, is water. Water is een verbinding van de elementen zuurstof en waterstof. Nu we een aantal stoffen hebben leren kennen, is het tijd voor een paar definities. {{Definitie|Een ''atoom'' is van ieder scheikundig element de kleinste nog als zodanig herkenbare bouwsteen}} Atoom komt van het Griekse ''atomos'', dat ondeelbaar betekent. Inmiddels weten we dat een atoom niet ondeelbaar is, maar opgebouwd is uit subatomaire deeltjes (en die bestaan zelf ook weer uit andere deeltjes). {{Definitie|Een ''(chemische) verbinding'' is een chemische stof die bestaat uit twee of meer elementen}} {{Definitie|Een ''molecuul'' is van iedere scheikundige verbinding de kleinste nog als zodanig herkenbare bouwsteen}} ==Atomen== De atomen zijn grofweg in twee grote groepen in te delen, zoals je ook kunt zien in de tabel 2.1. Een heel grote groep atomen behoort tot de "metalen". Dit zijn bekende metalen zoals ijzer en koper, maar ook magnesium en silicium zijn metalen. Daarnaast staan, aan de rechterkant, de "niet-metalen". Daartoe behoren ook de belangrijkste atomen waar wij mensen uit zijn opgebouwd: koolstof, zuurstof en stikstof. ===Atoommassa=== {{Definitie|De atoommassa is de massa van een atoom, uitgedrukt in atomaire massa-eenheden (u)}} {{Definitie|De ''atomaire massa-eenheid'' (u) is 1/12^e van de massa van één koolstof-12 atoom}} :1 u ≈ 1,6605402 × 10^-27 kilogram. De atomaire massa-eenheid wordt ook wel de dalton (Da) genoemd naar de scheikundige John Dalton. <!--Elk scheikundig element heeft een andere atoommassa. [is dus niet juist]--> ===Subatomaire deeltjes=== [[Afbeelding:Helium atom (not to scale).svg|thumb|150px|Een heliumatoom bestaande uit 2 neutronen (groen), 2 protonen (rood) en 2 elektronen (geel)]] Weliswaar is een atoom chemisch ondeelbaar, maar het zijn de subatomaire deeltjes die de chemische mogelijkheden bepalen. In de huidige opvatting over de bouw van atomen, gaat men ervan uit dat een atoom bestaat uit een kern en een of meer elektronen. De diameter van de kern is in de orde van grootte van 10^-14 meter (10 femtometer), variërend van 1,6 tot 15 femtometer (1 femtometer = 10^-15 meter). De kerndiameter is heel klein in vergelijking met de afmeting van een atoom die in de orde van groote is van 10^-10 meter (100 picometer) bedraagt. De diameter van het kleinste atoom is ca. 0,25 10^-10 meter en van het grootste ca, 3 10^-10 meter. De kern wordt omgeven door een ''wolk'' van elektronen. De kern kan bestaan uit een of meer protonen, aangevuld met een of meer neutronen. Het enige element dat geen neutron bevat is een [[#Isotopen|isotoop]] van waterstof, dat slechts uit één proton en één elektron bestaat. {{Definitie|Een elektron is een elementair deeltje dat deel uitmaakt van een atoom, en een negatieve elektrische lading heeft.}} Dit is een vereenvoudigde definitie; later zullen we zien dat bepaalde elektronen vrij kunnen bewegen van het ene naar het andere atoom. Het elektron wordt aangeduid met e^-. Het elektron weegt 9,109534×10^-31 kg en heeft een lading van 1,6022×10^-19 Coulomb. {{Definitie|Een proton is een elementair deeltje dat deel uitmaakt van de atoomkern, en een positieve elektrische lading heeft}} Een proton wordt aangegeven met ''Z''. Een proton weegt 1,6726231×10^-27 kg en is daarmee 1800 keer zo zwaar als een elektron. Het proton heeft een lading van 1,6×10^-19 C (Coulomb). {{Definitie|Een neutron is een elementair deeltje dat deel uitmaakt van de atoomkern, en geen elektrische lading heeft}} Een neutron wordt aangeduid met ''N''. Het neutron weegt 1,67493×10^-27 kg kg en is dus net iets zwaarder dan een proton. Voor de eenvoud nemen we echter het volgende aan: ''neutronen en protonen zijn even zwaar en hebben een massa van 1 <i>u</i> (atomaire massaeenheid). De massa van een elektron kan verwaarloosd worden ten opzichte van het neutron of proton en die tellen we daarom niet mee''. ===Atoommodellen=== In de loop der tijd heeft men verscheidene pogingen om de bouw van materie aan de hand van modellen over de bouw van atomen. ====Atoommodel van Dalton==== Het atoommodel van Dalton zegt dat een atoom een ondeelbare massieve bol is. John Dalton stelde de volgende regels op: #Alle materie is samengesteld uit kleine ondeelbare deeltjes: de atomen. #Elk element wordt gekarakteriseerd door de massa van het atoom; atomen van hetzelfde element hebben dezelfde massa en atomen van verschillende elementen hebben een verschillende massa. #Bij het ontstaan van nieuwe stoffen verandert alleen de manier waarop atomen met elkaar verbonden zijn; de atomen zelf veranderen niet. Dit model bleek niet houdbaar, omdat bleek dat atomen wel degelijk deelbaar waren. Dit werd ontdekt door Joseph John Thomson, die een eigen model opstelde. ====Atoommodel van Thomson==== Het atoommodel van Thomson zegt dat een atoom bestaat uit een bol met een positieve lading, die uniform over de bol verdeeld is. De elektronen zijn verdeeld over de bol, maar op zo'n manier dat ze zo ver mogelijk van elkaar staan. Thomson ontdekte dat bij verwarming van een stuk metaal elektronen vrij kwamen. Dit kon hij aantonen doordat hij een elektrische stroom had gemeten. Hiermee haalde hij het atoommodel van Dalton onderuit. Uit de ontdekking van negatieve lading, moest geconcludeerd worden dat er ook positieve leiding in het atoom moest zijn. Maar ook dit model bleek niet overeenkomstig de werkelijkheid te zijn, wat aangetoond werd door Rutherford. Thomson kreeg toch de Nobelprijs voor Natuurkunde vanwege de ontdekking van elektronen. ====Atoommodel van Rutherford==== Het atoommodel van Rutherford vertelt ons dat een atoom bestaat uit een kleine massieve positief geladen kern met een wolk van elektronen er omheen. Rond 1911 was vastgesteld dat het atoom bestond uit een aantal subatomaire deeltjes, protonen en elektronen. Het was echter nog niet duidelijk hoe het atoom uit deze deeltjes was opgebouwd. Rutherford gebruikte in de jaren 20 van de 20e eeuw radioactieve straling om het atoom te onderzoeken. Hij richtte een straal van alfadeeltjes, dat zijn heliumkernen, op een dunne goudfolie en stelde vast dat een groot deel (99,99%) van de alfadeeltjes de goudfolie ongehinderd kon passeren. Een zeer klein deel (0,01%) echter werd afgebogen onder een hoek of zelfs volledig teruggekaatst. Rutherford concludeerde hieruit dat het atoom een kleine, massieve kern moest bevatten. Het model van Rutherford klopte uiteindelijk ook niet. Dit is omdat elektronen, die rondom de kern cirkelen, hun (kinetische) energie omzetten in straling. Door het verlies van energie zal het elektron langzamer worden en terugvallen op de kern. Een atoom is dus niet stabiel. We weten echter dat dit niet gebeurt, dus er moet een andere verklaring voor worden gevonden. Niels Bohr kwam met een verbetering van het model van Rutherford. ====Atoommodel van Bohr==== Volgens het atoommodel van Bohr houden de elektronen van een atoom zich op in een aantal ''schillen'' rondom de kern, en zenden daarin geen straling uit. De schillen hebben verschillende energieniveaus, en de elektronen in een schil hebben alle dezelfde energie die hoort bij het niveau van de schil. Hoe verder de schil van de kern ligt, hoe hoger het energieniveau is. Elke schil kan een beperkt aantal elektronen bevatten. De elektronen van een stabiel atoom zitten in de schillen met de laagst mogelijke energieniveaus. Schillen worden volgens toenemende afstand tot de kern voorgesteld door: K, L, M, N, O, P en Q. Het rangnummer wordt het schilnummer 'n' genoemd. Een schil met rangnummer <math>n</math> kan maximaal <math>2n^2</math> elektronen bevatten, zoals aangegeven in de volgende tabel (deze regel is geldig van n=1 tot en met n=4, n=5,6,7 heeft maximaal 32 elektronen): {| {{Wikitable}} |-align=center ! Schil |width=40| K |width=40 | L |width=40 | M |width=40 | N |width=40 | O |width=40 | P |width=40 | Q |-align=center ! Nummer (<math>n</math>) | 1 || 2 || 3 || 4 || 5 || 6 || 7 |-align=center ! Max. bezetting (<math>2n^2</math>) | 2 || 8 || 18 || 32 || 32 || 32 || 32 |} [[Afbeelding:Electron shell 056 Barium.svg|thumb|Elektronenverdeling van Barium]] Zo heeft een natriumatoom elf elektronen. In de stabiele toestand zitten er dus bij natrium 2 elektronen in de K-schil, 8 in de L-schil en het laatste elektron zit in de M-schil. Een bariumatoom heeft 56 elektronen. In de stabiele toestand zitten er bij barium 2 elektronen in de K-schil, 8 in de L-schil, 18 in de M-schil, 18 in de N-schil, 8 in de O-schil en 2 in de P-Schil. Als er energie aan een atoom wordt toegevoegd, bijvoorbeeld doordat de stof verhit wordt, kunnen er elektronen naar een hogere energietoestand gaan. Dit heet een ''aangeslagen toestand''. Het overgaan naar een hogere energietoestand heet ''excitatie''. Het atoom is dan niet meer in de stabiele toestand. Als er een elektron terugvalt naar een lager energieniveau, zendt het atoom energie uit in de vorm van elektromagnetische straling, bijvoorbeeld in de vorm van licht. Dat heet ''emissie van stralingsenergie''. De stralingsenergie die vrijkomt bij een bepaalde elektronensprong komt overeen met het energieverschil tussen deze energieniveaus. De waarden van de sprongen zijn typisch voor elk element. De stralingsenergie bepaalt de golflengte van de straling, en dus de kleur van het uitgestraalde licht. Niels Bohr kon echter twee zaken niet verklaren: Waarom zenden de elektronen geen straling uit en waarom zijn slechts bepaalde schillen toegestaan. Om deze zaken te verklaren, ontwikkelde eerst Arnold Sommerfeld een verfijning van het atoommodel en kwam later Erwin Schrödinger met een nogmaals verbeterd model. ====Atoommodel van Sommerfeld==== Arnold Sommerfeld en zijn assistent Peter Debye breidden het atoommodel van Bohr verder uit door naast cirkelvormige Bohr-banen ook ellipsvormige banen toe te staan. Voor het waterstofatoom en het helium-ion heeft dit voor het spectrum geen invloed, omdat beide soorten banen energetisch gelijk zijn. Voor atomen met meerdere elektronen neemt het aantal mogelijke energieniveaus echter toe, in overeenstemming met de ingewikkelde spectra van deze atomen, die niet genoeg verklaard konden worden met het atoommodel van Bohr. Sommerfeld stelde voor dat een elektronenschil of hoofdenergieniveau samengesteld is uit subniveaus. *Het aantal subniveaus in een hoofdschil is gelijk aan het nummer van die hoofdschil *De subniveaus s, p, d en f hebben respectievelijk een maximale elektronenbezetting van 2, 6, 10 en 14, voorgesteld als s², p⁶, d¹⁰ en f¹⁴ Voor een los C-atoom zou de elektronenverdeling dan zijn: :K-schil s² en L-schil s² p² of kort 1s² 2s² p² Dit model werd ontwikkeld naar aanleiding van de modellen rondom de banen van planeten van Kepler. ====Golfmechanisch atoommodel==== [[Afbeelding:staandanim.gif|400px|thumb|right|Een staande golf]] Dit model verving de banen uit de vorige modellen, door een ''kans'' dat een elektron zich op een bepaalde plaats in het atoom bevindt. De basis voor dit model is de ''dualiteit'', de gedachte dat deeltjes tegelijkertijd golven zijn en omgekeerd golven uit een of meer deeltjes bestaan. Door de dualiteit heeft een elektron een golflengte die afhangt van zijn massa en zijn snelheid. Ingevangen rond het atoom ontstaat een staand golfpatroon dat een ''orbitaal'' genoemd wordt. =====Staande golven===== Dit golfpatroon is goed te vergelijken met de staande trillingen die ontstaan op een trillende snaar of op het trommelvlies van een trommel. Dit zijn staande golven in één, respectievelijk twee dimensies. Deze patronen hebben altijd een aantal buiken -waar de trilling het hevigst is- en knopen -waar geen beweging plaats vindt. Twee naburige buiken zijn altijd in tegenfase (zie animatie). =====Kansdichtheden===== De orbitalen zijn een voorbeeld van een staand golfpatroon in drie dimensies en zij maken het mogelijk de kans te berekenen dat we een elektron in een bepaald gebied tegenkomen. De kans om een elektron aan te treffen heeft de hoogste ''dichtheid'' op de buiken van het patroon. De dichtheid (niet: de kans) gaat naar nul bij een knoop. In de buurt van een knoop zul je het elektron dus zelden aantreffen. Omdat er een oneindig aantal punten is en maar één elektron is de kans om een deeltje in één bepaald punt aan te treffen altijd oneindig klein of nul. Dat is zelfs zo precies op een buik! Wel kunnen we de kans berekenen dat we een elektron in een eindig gebiedje (kubusje) aantreffen. Dan moeten we de kansdichtheid ''integreren'' in dat kubusje. Een eindig kubusje geeft altijd een eindige kans, zelfs al er een knoopvlak doorheen loopt, maar in de buurt van een buik krijgen we een veel grotere kans. Het elektron golfdeeltje ziet er dus min of meer uit als een wolk die op sommige plekken wat dichter is dan elders. Hoe precies het elektron van de ene plek op de andere geraakt is een verkeerde vraag omdat het nu een keer niet alleen deeltje maar ook een golfje is. De ruimtelijke verdeling van de kansdichtheid (ofwel: het golfpatroon) kan berekend worden met de Schrödingervergelijking, hoewel dat voor ingewikkelde moleculen niet eenvoudig is. =====Orbitalen===== [[Afbeelding:Electron orbitals.svg|thumb|320px|Orbitalen]] De naam '''orbitaal''' (ruwweg betekent het ''ronde baan'') doet aan het atoommodel van Bohr denken. Uit de kwantummechanica leren we echter dat we de posities van de elektronen beter kunnen worden beschreven als kansverdelingen die mogelijk in de tijd variëren. Deze elektronenkansverdelingen (golffuncties genoemd) kunnen moeilijk in beeld worden gebracht: ze vormen zelfs als ze niet in de tijd variëren een driedimensionale functie. Een mogelijke weergave is een ''stippendiagram'' waarin een grote kans om het elektron aan te treffen wordt aangeduid met een grote stippendichtheid. In een platte representatie is zo'n diagram niet erg duidelijk. Veel duidelijker is het om contourvlakken te maken die zo zijn gemaakt dat ze een zo klein mogelijk volume omsluiten dat 90% van de kansverdeling van de elektronenwolk omvat: deze vlakken worden het '''orbitaal''' genoemd. Een orbitaal kan op die manier gezien worden als een afgebakende zone binnen een atoom die 90% van de 'elektronenwolk' van een elektron in het geïsoleerde atoom omvat. Het is het ''trefkansgebied van een elektron'' binnen de grenzen van het atoom. ====== Orbitaal vormen ====== [[Afbeelding:AOs-1s-2pz.png|thumb|400px|De vorm van de verschillende orbitalen]] Orbitalen komen in verschillende vormen, en op verschillende niveaus. De vormen worden aangeduid met letters, en de niveaus (schilnummers) met een cijfer dat voor de letter wordt geplaatst. Deze cijfers hebben te maken met het aantal knopen in het patroon ====== s ====== De eenvoudigste orbitaal is een "s" orbitaal. Deze is bolvormig. De golffunctie van de laagste s orbitaal, de 1s, heeft overal hetzelfde teken, en daardoor is de orbitaal helemaal aaneengesloten. De grootste dichtheid van de kansverdeling ligt ''op de kern'' van het atoom (daar waar in de klassieke mechanica het elektron beslist niet kon komen), en de kans neemt af hoe verder we van de kern af komen. De 2s en hogere golffuncties hebben knoopvlakken: vlakken waar de golffunctie door nul gaat. De knoopvlakken van de 2s, 3s enzovoorts zijn concentrische boloppervlakken. ====== p ====== De eerstvolgende vorm is de p-orbitaal. Deze vertoont een haltervorm, waarvan het knooppunt samenvalt met de atoomkern. De laagste p orbitaal is een 2p, dat dus 1 knoopvlak moet hebben. De buiken aan weerszijden van het knoopvlak zijn in tegenfase, dit wordt vaak aangeduid met een rode en een blauwe kleur. Het knoopvlak loopt midden tussen de twee armen van de halter. De drie mogelijke p-orbitalen van eenzelfde subniveau oriënteren zich in de ruimte volgens drie loodrecht op elkaar staande richtingen: p_x heeft een halter op de x-as, p_y heeft een halter op y-as en p_z heeft een halter op de z-as Hogere p orbitalen (3p, 4p,...) hebben naast het knoopvlak tussen de halters ook nog knoopvlakken als de hogere s orbitalen, in de vorm van een bolschil. ====== d, f, g, h... ====== De d-, f-, en hogere orbitalen vertonen meer en meer ingewikkelde vormen, en beginnen met 2, 3, en meer knoopvlakken. ====== Eigenschappen van orbitaalfuncties ====== Heel belangrijk in de orbitaaltheorie is dat orbitalen wiskundig gezegd orthogonaal zijn. Dat wil zeggen dat als het product van de golffuncties van twee verschillende orbitalen f₁ en f₂ over de ruimte wordt geïntegreerd, deze integraal precies nul is: :<math>\int_{\bar x} f_1({\bar x}) \cdot f_2({\bar x}) d \bar x = 0</math> Verder geldt dat elke continue functie van de ruimtecoördinaat <math>\bar x</math> kan worden geschreven als een lineaire combinatie van de oneindige serie van orbitalen. Van deze eigenschappen van orbitaalfuncties wordt bij het maken van kwantummechanische berekeningen veelvuldig gebruikgemaakt. ==Elementen== ===Periodiek systeem=== ===Edelgassen=== Een edelgas' is een scheikundig element uit de edelgasgroep van het periodiek systeem. De overeenkomst van de elementen uit de edelgasgroep is de buitenste elektronenschil, die geheel gevuld is. Bijvoorbeeld de schil van helium is met de 1s² configuratie vol en neon heeft een 1s²2s²2p⁶ configuratie waarmee de buitenste (tweede) schil geheel gevuld is. Edelgassen zijn daarom vrijwel niet reactief. ===Alkalimetalen=== Alkalimetalen behoren tot de elementen die in groep 1 van het periodiek systeem staan. Waterstof wordt hoewel het ook in groep 1 staat, niet tot de alkalimetalen gerekend. Alkalimetalen zijn lithium, natrium, kalium, rubidium, cesium en francium. De alkalimetalen hebben alleen een elektron in de buitenste schil. Ze kunnen vrij makkelijk in de edelgasconfiguratie komen door een elektron af te staan en hebben daarvoor weinig energie nodig. De alkalimetalen vormen makkelijk zouten met de halogeniden. De alkalimetalen reageren heel makkelijk met zuurstof. Elementaire alkalimetalen vindt men dan ook niet snel in de natuur. Puur natrium en kalium moet men bewaren in olie, zodat ervoor gezorgd wordt, dat het niet kan reageren met zuurstof en water. ====Natrium==== Natrium is een scheikundig element met symbool Na en atoomnummer 11. Het is een zilverkleurig alkalimetaal. Natrium komt in de natuur alleen voor als verbinding. De bekendste stoffen met natrium, kent men als keukenzout (natriumchloride). Puur natrium kan men krijgen door natriumhydroyide met elektrolyse in natrium om te zetten. Natrium mag niet in contact komen met zuurstof en water. Natriumpoeder zal ontbranden ale het met water in contact komt. Als Na een elektron afstaat schrijf je het als Na⁺. {{Proef | proef=Reactie van natrium met water| materiaal=blokje natrium en een bekerglas met water| uitvoering=Stop het blokje natrium in het water en bekijk wat gebeurt. De reactie die verloopt is de volgende:<br> 2 Na_(s) + 2 H₂O --> 2 Na⁺_(aq) + 2 OH^-_(aq) + H_2(g) + warmte De warmte en de waterstof dat vrijkomt zal er voor zorgen dat het volgende gebeurt: # smelten van natrium #ontsteken van het ook gevormde waterstof #koken van natrium }} ====Kalium==== Kalium is een scheikundig element met symbool K en atoomnummer 19. Het is een zilverwit alkalimetaal. Kalium wordt op de gelijke manier als natrium verkregen door elektrolyse van kaliumhydroxide. Kalium komt in de natuur niet in de zuivere metaalvorm voor, maar uitsluitend in verbindingen met andere elementen. Kalium reageert met de zuurstof in de lucht en reageert heftig met water. Daarom moet het zuivere (metallische) kalium onder petroleum worden bewaard. Wanneer K een elektron afgeeft wordt het geschreven als K⁺, dat is het kalium-ion. Bekende stoffen met kalium zijn kaliumnitraat (als explosief), kaliumcarbonaat (voor de productie van glas) en kaliumoxide, kaliumchloride en kaliumsulfaat (als meststof). ====Rubidium, Cesium, Francium==== De eigenschappen van de zwaardere alkalimetalen Rb, Cs en Fr zijn nog wat extremer dan die van de lichtere. De reactie met water kan beter vermeden worden, omdat het gemakkelijk tot ontploffingen komt. De smeltpunten van deze elementen zijn erg laag. Cesium smelt net boven kamertemperatuur. Francium is een sterk radioactief element dat alleen als vervalproduct in sporen voorkomt in uranium erts. Het is te reactief om het op macroscopische schaal te isoleren. ===Aardalkalimetalen=== ====Magnesium==== ====Calcium==== ====Barium==== ===Hoofdgroepmetalen=== ====Aluminium==== ====Lood==== ====Tin==== ===Metalloïden=== ===Niet-metalen=== ====Waterstof==== ====Zuurstof==== ====Zwavel==== ===Halogeniden=== ====Fluor==== ====Chloor==== ====Broom==== ====Jodium==== ===Overgangsmetalen=== ====IJzer==== ====Koper==== ====Zink==== ====Zilver==== ====Kwik==== ===Isotopen=== {{Definitie|Isotopen zijn verschillende atomen van het gelijke element, die het gelijke aantal protonen hebben, maar een verschillend aantal neutronen}} Zo kan je dus zeggen dat niet alleen elk scheikundig element een andere atoommassa heeft, maar dus ook elke isotoop. De isotopen van waterstof zijn: *Waterstof met 1 proton en 1 elektron. De atoommassa is ongeveer 1. *Deuterium met 1 proton, 1 neutron en 1 elektron. De atoommassa is ongeveer 2 *Tritium met 1 proton, 2 neutronen en 1 elektron. De atoommassa is ongeveer 3. <gallery> Image:Hydrogen-1.svg|waterstof Image:Hydrogen-2.svg|deuterium Image:Hydrogen-3.svg|tritium </gallery> Een ander voorbeeld waar je wel eens wat meer van hoort, zijn de isotopen van koolstof. De meest voorkomende koolstof heeft een atoommassa van ongeveer 12, maar er bestaat ook een isotoop van ongeveer 14. ==Verbindingen== Deze twee groepen kunnen weer verbindingen met elkaar aangaan. Zo kunnen metalen binden met metalen, kunnen niet-metalen binden met niet-metalen, maar metalen kunnen ook binden met niet-metalen! De eerste groep verbindingen wordt die van de legeringen genoemd. <!-- Dit klopt niet legeringen zijn geen verbindingen -->Brons (een verbinding van koper en tin, twee metalen) is hier een voorbeeld van. Het vertoont veel dezelfde eigenschappen als pure metalen zoals ijzer en aluminium, het geleidt namelijk elektriciteit en warmte. De groep verbindingen van alleen niet-metalen heet die van de moleculaire verbindingen. Er wordt een stof gevormd waarbij deze te splitsen is in heel kleine deeltjes, die nog wel dezelfde eigenschappen heeft als de hele stof. Moleculen zijn dat. Deze moleculen bestaan uit veel of weinig atomen, die met lijntjes, bindingen, aan elkaar getekend kunnen worden. Zo kun je een van de simpelste voorbeelden, water, opsplitsen tot je H₂O overhoudt, wat je kunt tekenen als <code>H-O-H</code>. Je ziet dat hier het atoom gesymboliseerd wordt door een letter. Dat is een afkorting, waarbij de O voor het atoom zuurstof (van het Latijn '''''O'''xygenium'') staat en de H voor waterstof (latijn: '''''H'''ydrogenium''). De derde groep is die van de zouten. Dat is een verbinding van een of meer metalen met een of meer niet-metalen of zelfs een heel molecuul van niet-metalen. Het beste voorbeeld kent natuurlijk iedereen, keukenzout. Dat bestaat uit natrium (Na), een metaal, en chloor (Cl) een niet-metaal. ===Moleculaire massa=== {{Definitie|De ''moleculaire massa'' of ''molecuulmassa'' is de massa van één molecuul van een stof, uitgedrukt in atomaire massa-eenheden (u)}} {{Definitie|De ''mol'' is de hoeveelheid stof (materie) van een systeem dat evenveel deeltjes bevat als er atomen zijn in 12 gram koolstof-12}} Het aantal deeltjes dat in één mol gaat, is gelijk aan N_A mol, waarin N_A de constante van Avogadro is. Deze is ongeveer gelijk aan 6,02214 x 10²³ per mol {{Sub}} {{Links}} fd3xgth4ipdevxsmllxjbmy0lbcdj5o 0 26802 428864 426549 2026-06-01T20:19:02Z FrankB157 25635 /* I */ Ionosfeer 428864 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==I== *'''{{Wp|Infraroodbron|Infraroodbron}}''' - Bron van infrarood licht. *'''{{Wp|Infrarood licht|Infrarood licht}}''' (of ''infrarode straling'' of ''warmtestraling'') - voor het menselijk oog onzichtbaar licht met een golflengte groter dan 780 nanometer. Dit soort straling - die alleen met behulp van speciale telescopen is waar te nemen - is in het heelal op zeer grote schaal aanwezig en wordt uitgezonden vanaf onder andere [[astronomisch woordenboek/K#Komeet|kometen]] . *'''{{Wp|Intergalactische ruimte|Intergalactische ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Sterrenstelsel|sterrenstelsels]]. *'''{{Wp|Interplanetaire ruimte|Interplanetaire ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Planeet|planeten]] binnen een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#zonnestelsel|zonnestelsel]]. *'''{{Wp|Interstellaire ruimte|Interstellaire ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#ster|sterren]]. *'''{{Wp|Ionosfeer|Ionosfeer}}''' - de bovenste laag van de [[astronomisch woordenboek/A#Atmosfeer|atmosfeer]] van de aarde en die zich uitstrekt van ongeveer 80 km tot meer dan 1000 km hoogte. Deze laag is geïoniseerd door ultraviolette en röntgenstraling van de zon. {{Sub}} f76z72scexrey0qxzxid18zbawyxbrr 428869 428864 2026-06-01T20:53:36Z FrankB157 25635 Internationale Astronomische Unie 428869 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==I== *'''{{Wp|Infraroodbron|Infraroodbron}}''' - Bron van infrarood licht. *'''{{Wp|Infrarood licht|Infrarood licht}}''' (of ''infrarode straling'' of ''warmtestraling'') - voor het menselijk oog onzichtbaar licht met een golflengte groter dan 780 nanometer. Dit soort straling - die alleen met behulp van speciale telescopen is waar te nemen - is in het heelal op zeer grote schaal aanwezig en wordt uitgezonden vanaf onder andere [[astronomisch woordenboek/K#Komeet|kometen]] . *'''{{Wp|Intergalactische ruimte|Intergalactische ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Sterrenstelsel|sterrenstelsels]]. *'''{{Wp|Internationale Astronomische Unie|Internationale Astronomische Unie}}''' - de Internationale Astronomische Unie (IAU), opgericht in 1919, is een organisatie voor de bevordering van de internationale samenwerking en coördinatie op astronomisch gebied. Zij houdt zich onder andere bezig met de naamgeving van astronomische objecten. *'''{{Wp|Interplanetaire ruimte|Interplanetaire ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Planeet|planeten]] binnen een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#zonnestelsel|zonnestelsel]]. *'''{{Wp|Interstellaire ruimte|Interstellaire ruimte}}''' - de ruimte tussen [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#ster|sterren]]. *'''{{Wp|Ionosfeer|Ionosfeer}}''' - de bovenste laag van de [[astronomisch woordenboek/A#Atmosfeer|atmosfeer]] van de aarde en die zich uitstrekt van ongeveer 80 km tot meer dan 1000 km hoogte. Deze laag is geïoniseerd door ultraviolette en röntgenstraling van de zon. {{Sub}} ebfdo3t27ug8fpgu7lg1jf4z74qxxsd 0 26806 428865 426558 2026-06-01T20:28:07Z FrankB157 25635 /* M */ Messierobjecten 428865 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==M== *'''{{Wp|Maan|Maan}}''' - Hemellichaam dat om een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Planeet|planeet]] heen draait. Traditioneel wordt deze term specifiek gebruikt voor Luna, de wetenschappelijke benaming voor de maan van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#A|Aarde]]. *'''{{Wp|Maanfase|Maanfase}}''': schijngestalte van de maan, o.a. [[Astronomisch woordenboek/V#Volle maan|volle maan]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#Afnemende maan|afnemende maan]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek/N#Nieuwe maan|nieuwe maan]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Wassende maan|wassende maan]]. *'''{{Wp|Maankalender|Maankalender}}''': een kalender gebaseerd op de [[Heksenwoordenboek/M#Maan|maan]]. De meeste maankalenders zijn eigenlijk [[Astronomisch woordenboek/L#Lunisolaire kalender|lunisolaire kalenders]], waarin de maanden worden bijgehouden aan de hand van de maaan, maar worden gecorrigeerd om aan te sluiten op een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/T#Tropisch jaar|tropisch jaar]]. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnekalender|zonnekalender]]. *'''{{Wp|Maansverduistering|Maansverduistering}}''' - de aarde verduistert de maan door tussen de zon en de maan in te staan. *'''{{Wp|Mars (planeet)|Mars}}''' - De vierde [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Planeet|planeet]] in ons [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnestelsel|zonnestelsel]], gerekend vanaf de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zon|Zon]], ook wel de rode planeet genoemd. De diameter van Mars is ongeveer de helft van die van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#A|Aarde]]. *'''{{Wp|Meervoudige ster|Meervoudige ster}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/D#Dubbelster|Dubbelster]]. *'''{{Wp|Melkwegstelsel|Melkwegstelsel}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Sterrenstelsel|Sterrenstelsel]]. *'''{{Wp|Mercurius (planeet)|Mercurius}}''' - De [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Planeet|planeet]] in ons [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnestelsel|zonnestelsel]] die het dichtst bij de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zon|Zon]] staat. Mercurius is de kleinste planeet in het stelsel en lijkt veel op de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Maan|Maan]]. *'''{{Wp|Messierobjecten|Messierobjecten}}''' - Een groep van 110 astronomische objecten die werden gecatalogiseerd door de Franse astronoom Charles Messier in zijn ''Catalogue des nébuleuses et amas d'étoiles, observées à Paris'' (Catalogus van nevels en sterhopen waargenomen in Parijs), voor het eerst gepubliceerd in 1774. De reden om deze catalogus te maken was dat Messier een kometenjager was en regelmatig objecten vond die op kometen leken, maar er geen waren. Om deze verwarring te voorkomen heeft hij een lijst van al deze objecten opgesteld. *'''{{Wp|Midwinter|Midwinter}}''': zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Winterzonnewende|winterzonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Midzomer|Midzomer}}''': zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zomerzonnewende|Zomerzonnewende]]. {{Sub}} d8k3tjcnko79ebefx6qgmbokrff6h5o 0 26812 428868 426566 2026-06-01T20:47:47Z FrankB157 25635 /* S */ Sterrenbeeld 428868 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==S== *'''{{Wp|Schijnbare zonneweg|Schijnbare zonneweg}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|Ecliptisch vlak]]. *'''{{Wp|Singulariteit|Singulariteit}}''' - Punt in het heelal waar de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|entropie]] maximaal is. Iets anders gezegd betekent dit dat de kromming van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|ruimtetijd]] hier zo sterk is dat de gewone natuurkundige wetten niet meer opgaan. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek#N|naakte singulariteit]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zwart gat]]. *'''{{Wp|Solstitium|Solstitium}}''' - zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Steenbokskeerkring|Steenbokskeerkring}}''' - denkbeeldige cirkel rond de aarde op 23,439° of 23° 26′ 22″ zuiderbreedte. Deze [[Astronomisch woordenboek#K|keerkring]] markeert de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#W|winterzonnewende]], wanneer de Zon op 22 december in het teken Steenbok staat en schijnt terug te keren naar het noorden. *'''{{Wp|Ster (hemellichaam)|Ster}}''' - Zeer massief [[Astronomisch woordenboek#H|hemellichaam]] dat uit gas bestaat. Tijdens de hoofdlevensfase vindt in de kern voortdurend omzetting van waterstof in helium plaats, waardoor de ster licht en warmte uitstraalt. In volgorde van oplopende massa en temperatuur worden sterren onderverdeeld in de subklassen M, K, G, F, A, B en O. Belangrijke hoofdgroepen zijn verder de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|rode dwerg]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|rode reus]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek#G|gele dwerg]] en de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#W|witte dwerg]]. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenbeeld|Sterrenbeeld}}''' - Een sterrenbeeld is een verzameling sterren die een herkenbaar figuur vormen als men ze door lijnen zou verbinden. Voorbeelden van sterrenbeelden zijn de ''Grote beer'' en de ''Leeuw''. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenhoop|Sterrenhoop}}''' of '''cluster''' - Groep van enkele tot een paar duizend sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht zeer dicht bij elkaar blijven. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenstelsel|Sterrenstelsel}}''' of '''melkwegstelsel''' - Zeer grote groep sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht relatief dicht bijeen - d.w.z. ten opzichte van de rest van het heelal - blijven en rond een gezamenlijk middelpunt - vaak een kolossaal [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zwart gat]] - draaien. Het aantal sterren in de bekende sterrenstelsels loopt uiteen van 10⁷ tot 10¹⁴. *'''{{Wp|Supernova|Supernova}}''' - Zeer energierijke ontploffing van een ster aan het einde aan zijn levensduur. Een enkele ster kan alleen in een supernova veranderen als hij minstens 8 keer zo zwaar is als de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|Zon]]. Daarnaast kan uit een [[Astronomisch woordenboek#D|dubbelster]] soms ook een supernova voortkomen. {{Sub}} fbyhuu4vdy0pp8uqyb6nowdmcenjsnb 428870 428868 2026-06-01T21:01:50Z FrankB157 25635 /* S */ Sterrenbeeld 428870 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==S== *'''{{Wp|Schijnbare zonneweg|Schijnbare zonneweg}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|Ecliptisch vlak]]. *'''{{Wp|Singulariteit|Singulariteit}}''' - Punt in het heelal waar de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|entropie]] maximaal is. Iets anders gezegd betekent dit dat de kromming van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|ruimtetijd]] hier zo sterk is dat de gewone natuurkundige wetten niet meer opgaan. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek#N|naakte singulariteit]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zwart gat]]. *'''{{Wp|Solstitium|Solstitium}}''' - zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Steenbokskeerkring|Steenbokskeerkring}}''' - denkbeeldige cirkel rond de aarde op 23,439° of 23° 26′ 22″ zuiderbreedte. Deze [[Astronomisch woordenboek#K|keerkring]] markeert de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#W|winterzonnewende]], wanneer de Zon op 22 december in het teken Steenbok staat en schijnt terug te keren naar het noorden. *'''{{Wp|Ster (hemellichaam)|Ster}}''' - Zeer massief [[Astronomisch woordenboek#H|hemellichaam]] dat uit gas bestaat. Tijdens de hoofdlevensfase vindt in de kern voortdurend omzetting van waterstof in helium plaats, waardoor de ster licht en warmte uitstraalt. In volgorde van oplopende massa en temperatuur worden sterren onderverdeeld in de subklassen M, K, G, F, A, B en O. Belangrijke hoofdgroepen zijn verder de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|rode dwerg]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|rode reus]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek#G|gele dwerg]] en de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#W|witte dwerg]]. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenbeeld|Sterrenbeeld}}''' - Een sterrenbeeld is een verzameling sterren die een herkenbaar figuur vormen als men ze door lijnen zou verbinden. Voorbeelden van sterrenbeelden zijn de ''Grote beer'' en de ''Leeuw''. Officieel zijn er 88 sterrenbeelden door de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/I#Internationale Astronomische Unie|Internationale Astronomische Unie]] vastgelegd. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenhoop|Sterrenhoop}}''' of '''cluster''' - Groep van enkele tot een paar duizend sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht zeer dicht bij elkaar blijven. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenstelsel|Sterrenstelsel}}''' of '''melkwegstelsel''' - Zeer grote groep sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht relatief dicht bijeen - d.w.z. ten opzichte van de rest van het heelal - blijven en rond een gezamenlijk middelpunt - vaak een kolossaal [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|zwart gat]] - draaien. Het aantal sterren in de bekende sterrenstelsels loopt uiteen van 10⁷ tot 10¹⁴. *'''{{Wp|Supernova|Supernova}}''' - Zeer energierijke ontploffing van een ster aan het einde aan zijn levensduur. Een enkele ster kan alleen in een supernova veranderen als hij minstens 8 keer zo zwaar is als de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#Z|Zon]]. Daarnaast kan uit een [[Astronomisch woordenboek#D|dubbelster]] soms ook een supernova voortkomen. {{Sub}} pq11axsdgiopqbktsziqdg97f6hu1zg 428872 428870 2026-06-01T21:12:41Z FrankB157 25635 /* S */ Enkele links verbeterd 428872 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==S== *'''{{Wp|Schijnbare zonneweg|Schijnbare zonneweg}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/E#|Ecliptisch vlak]]. *'''{{Wp|Singulariteit|Singulariteit}}''' - Punt in het heelal waar de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|entropie]] maximaal is. Iets anders gezegd betekent dit dat de kromming van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|ruimtetijd]] hier zo sterk is dat de gewone natuurkundige wetten niet meer opgaan. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek#N|naakte singulariteit]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#|zwart gat]]. *'''{{Wp|Solstitium|Solstitium}}''' - zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnewende|zonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Steenbokskeerkring|Steenbokskeerkring}}''' - denkbeeldige cirkel rond de aarde op 23,439° of 23° 26′ 22″ zuiderbreedte. Deze [[Astronomisch woordenboek#K|keerkring]] markeert de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#W|winterzonnewende]], wanneer de Zon op 22 december in het teken Steenbok staat en schijnt terug te keren naar het noorden. *'''{{Wp|Ster (hemellichaam)|Ster}}''' - Zeer massief [[Astronomisch woordenboek/H#Hemellichaam|hemellichaam]] dat uit gas bestaat. Tijdens de hoofdlevensfase vindt in de kern voortdurend omzetting van waterstof in helium plaats, waardoor de ster licht en warmte uitstraalt. In volgorde van oplopende massa en temperatuur worden sterren onderverdeeld in de subklassen M, K, G, F, A, B en O. Belangrijke hoofdgroepen zijn verder de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#R|rode dwerg]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek/R#Rode reus|rode reus]], [[Astronomisch woordenboek#G|gele dwerg]] en de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#|witte dwerg]]. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenbeeld|Sterrenbeeld}}''' - Een sterrenbeeld is een verzameling sterren die een herkenbaar figuur vormen als men ze door lijnen zou verbinden. Voorbeelden van sterrenbeelden zijn de ''Grote beer'' en de ''Leeuw''. Officieel zijn er 88 sterrenbeelden door de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/I#Internationale Astronomische Unie|Internationale Astronomische Unie]] vastgelegd. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenhoop|Sterrenhoop}}''' of '''cluster''' - Groep van enkele tot een paar duizend sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht zeer dicht bij elkaar blijven. *'''{{Wp|Sterrenstelsel|Sterrenstelsel}}''' of '''melkwegstelsel''' - Zeer grote groep sterren die dankzij hun onderlinge zwaartekracht relatief dicht bijeen - d.w.z. ten opzichte van de rest van het heelal - blijven en rond een gezamenlijk middelpunt - vaak een kolossaal [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#|zwart gat]] - draaien. Het aantal sterren in de bekende sterrenstelsels loopt uiteen van 10⁷ tot 10¹⁴. *'''{{Wp|Supernova|Supernova}}''' - Zeer energierijke ontploffing van een ster aan het einde aan zijn levensduur. Een enkele ster kan alleen in een supernova veranderen als hij minstens 8 keer zo zwaar is als de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zon|zon]]. Daarnaast kan uit een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/D#|dubbelster]] soms ook een supernova voortkomen. {{Sub}} 9oeriv4cug8onth14a9g47p8112tf5q 0 26813 428867 426560 2026-06-01T20:38:36Z FrankB157 25635 /* T */ Tijdsvereffening 428867 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==T== *'''{{Wp|Tijdsvereffening|Tijdsvereffening}}''' - De tijdsvereffening is het verschil tussen de plaatselijke middelbare tijd en de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnetijd|zonnetijd]]. *'''{{Wp|Toenemende maan|Toenemende maan}}''' - Een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/M#Maanfase|maanfase]], wordt ook wel [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Wassende|wassende maan]] genoemd. *'''{{Wp|Tropisch jaar|Tropisch jaar}}''' - *'''{{Wp|Tellurisch|Tellurisch}}''' - {{Sub}} kythbyo5lf5y3fpme2t37kdq18cwy9j 0 26819 428866 426565 2026-06-01T20:38:15Z FrankB157 25635 /* Z */ Zonnetijd 428866 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Alfabet met links}} ==Z== [[Bestand:Zenith-Nadir-Horizon.svg|thumb|Zenit]] [[Bestand:Earth-lighting-summer-solstice NL.png|thumb|Het licht van de zon tijdens de zomerzonnewende, op de afbeelding zijn de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/N#Noordpoolcirkel|noordpoolcirkel]], de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/K#Kreeftskeerkring|kreeftskeerkring]], de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/E#Evenaar|evenaar]], de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Steenbokskeerkring|steenbokskeerkring]] en de zuidpoolcirkel weergegeven]] *'''{{Wp|Zenit (astronomie)|Zenit}}''' - het punt aan de hemel recht boven je *'''{{Wp|Zomer|Zomer}}''' - een van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Seizoen|seizoenen]] . *'''{{Wp|Zomerzonnewende|Zomerzonnewende}}''' - een van de twee jaarlijkse [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zonnewende|zonnewende]]s, wordt ook wel [[Astronomisch woordenboek/M#Midzomer|midzomer]] genoemd. De zomerzonnewende vindt op 20 of 21 juni plaats. De zon staat in de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/K#Kreeftskeerkring|kreeftskeerkring]]. Op het noordelijk halfrond is dit de langste dag. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Winterzonnewende|winterzonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Zon|Zon}}''' - Algemene benaming voor de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/G#Gele dwerg|gele dwerg]] (klasse G2) die het middelpunt vormt van ons zonnestelsel en waar onder andere de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#Aarde|Aarde]] omheen draait. Bij uitbreiding wordt de term binnen astronomische kringen ook wel gebruikt voor sterren die qua omvang en temperatuur met de Zon vergelijkbaar zijn. *'''{{Wp|Zonneminimum|Zonneminimum}}''' - Periode waarin aan het oppervlak van de Zon weinig tot geen zonnevlekken verschijnen. *'''{{Wp|Zonnestelsel|Zonnestelsel}}''' - Het geheel van onze [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zon|Zon]] en alles wat eromheen draait. Bij uitbreiding wordt de term tegenwoordig ook geregeld gebruikt voor het geheel van andere sterren en hun planeten, sinds het bestaan van [[Astronomisch woordenboek/E#Exoplaneet|exoplaneten]] is vastgesteld. *'''{{Wp|Zonnetijd|Zonnetijd}}''' - Zonnetijd of ware tijd is de plaatselijke tijd, gemeten op een zonnewijzer. *'''{{Wp|Zonnevlam|Zonnevlam}}''' - Explosie met een kracht van ca. 1 miljoen atoombommen boven een zonnevlek, waarbij alle opgekropte energie van het plaatselijke magneetveld vrijkomt. *'''{{Wp|Zonnevlek|Zonnevlek}}''' - Donkere, relatief koele (ca. 4000 °C) plek aan het oppervlak van de Zon die wordt omringd door een sterk magneetveld. *'''{{Wp|Zonnewende|Zonnewende}}''' - Vanaf de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#Aarde|aarde]] gezien lijkt het alsof de zon op het meest [[Astronomisch woordenboek/N#Noordelijk|noordelijk]]e of [[Astronomisch woordenboek/Z#Zuidelijk|zuidelijk]]e punt is beland. Op deze punten liggen de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/K#Keerkring|keerkring]]en ([[Heksenwoordenboek/K#Kreeftskeerkring|kreeftskeerkring]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Steenbokskeerkring|steenbokskeerkring]]). De kortste en langste dag vallen op deze momenten, er worden wereldwijd verschillende feesten gevierd. De zonnewende wordt ook wel ''solstitium'' genoemd, zie ook zomerzonnewende en [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Winterzonnewende|winterzonnewende]]. *'''{{Wp|Zonsopkomst|Zonsopkomst}}''' - *'''{{Wp|Zonsondergang|Zonsondergang}}'''- *'''{{Wp|Zonsverduistering|Zonsverduistering}}''' - Zie [[Astronomisch woordenboek/E#Eclips|eclips]] en [[Astronomisch woordenboek/E#Ecliptica|ecliptica]]. *'''{{Wp|Zuidpool|Zuidpool}}''' - De ''geografische zuidpool'' van een planeet is het zuidelijke snijpunt van de draaiingsas met het oppervlak. Voor de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#aarde|aarde]] is dit punt gelegen op het continent [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#Antarctica|Antarctica]]. Doordat de aarde beschikt over een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/M#Magnetisch veld|magnetisch veld]] is er eveneens sprake van de ''geomagnetische zuidpool'', wat natuurkundig gezien op de aarde een magnetische [[Astronomisch woordenboek/N#Noordpool|noordpool]] is. Aangezien de richting van het magnetisch veld op langere termijn niet stabiel is, is de locatie van de geomagnetische zuidpool niet vast. Zie ook [[Astronomisch woordenboek/P#Pool|pool]]. *'''{{Wp|Zuidpoolcirkel|Zuidpoolcirkel}}''' - Een van de vijf belangrijke parallellen en een van de twee [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#poolcirkel|poolcirkel]]s, zoals aangeduid op kaarten van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/A#Aarde|aarde]]. De zuidpoolcirkel loopt op 66½° ten zuiden van de [[Astronomisch woordenboek#E|evenaar]]. Binnen de zuidpoolcirkel gaat de zon, afhankelijk van de breedtegraad, in de zomer op het zuidelijk halfrond een aantal nachten niet onder en komt deze een aantal dagen niet op in de [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Winter|winter]]. *'''{{Wp|Zwaartekracht|Zwaartekracht}}''' - *'''{{Wp|Zwaartekrachtinstorting|Zwaartekrachtinstorting}}''' - *'''{{Wp|Zwarte dwerg|Zwarte dwerg}}''' - Hypothetische - want nog nooit waargenomen - volledig afgekoelde [[Astronomisch woordenboek/W#Witte dwerg|witte dwerg]] die ook geen licht meer geeft. Omdat het ontstaan van zwarte dwergen samenhangt met protonenverval waar nog niet veel over bekend is en waarvan zelfs niet zeker is of het bestaat, is onbekend hoe lang het duurt voordat een zwarte dwerg is ontstaan. Schattingen lopen uiteen van 10¹⁵ tot 10²⁵ jaar. *'''{{Wp|Zwart gat|Zwart gat}}''' - De na een [[Astronomisch woordenboek/S#Supernova|supernova]] overgebleven kern van een zware ster. Als gevolg van de extreem hoge dichtheid van een zwart gat is de zwaartekracht zo sterk, dat zelfs licht er niet uit kan ontsnappen; vandaar de benaming "zwart gat". {{Sub}} bm97afnea6xivgkopv87ssuhhjbasq0 0 37663 428874 420259 2026-06-02T01:01:25Z CommonsDelinker 1053 Replacing Atom.svg with [[File:Helium_atom_(not_to_scale).svg]] (by [[:c:User:CommonsDelinker|CommonsDelinker]] because: [[:c:COM:FR|File renamed]]: [[:c:COM:FR#FR2|Criterion 2]] (meaningless or ambiguous name) · Naming according meaning.). 428874 wikitext text/x-wiki {{Index Computersystemen}} == Doelstellingen == Onderstaande doelstellingen komen in meer of mindere mate aan bod. Ze komen uit het leerplan Toegepaste Informatica van de richting informaticabeheer.&nbsp;<ref>Meer informatie op {{Http}}://ond.vvkso-ict.com/vvksomainnieuw/leerplanpubliek.asp?NR=2015/003 leerplan D/2015/7841/003]</ref> De cijfers verwijzen naar dit leerplan. De cursieve doelstellingen zijn praktijkoefeningen die aansluiten bij de theorie, maar die in dit Wikibook niet behandeld worden. * 1.1.1 De begrippen elektrische lading, stroom, weerstand, vermogen, spanning en elektrische arbeid toelichten. * 1.1.2 De symbolen en eenheden van spanning, stroom, weerstand, vermogen en elektrische arbeid correct gebruiken. * 1.1.3 De invloed van het toevoegen van vermogen op de totale stroom en op het ontwikkelen van warmte toelichten. * 1.1.4 De soorten spanningen en stromen omschrijven, onder meer gelijkspanning en –stroom, wisselspanning en –stroom. * 1.1.5 Het begrip aarding toelichten. * 1.1.6 Enkele goede geleiders en isolatiematerialen opnoemen. * 1.1.7 Het begrip ESD toelichten en enkele maatregelen opsommen om de gevolgen van ESD te minimaliseren. * 1.5.5 ''Gelijk- en wisselspanning correct uitmeten.'' * 2.2.13 Maatregelen om het verbruik van een computersysteem te beperken toelichten ''en uitvoeren''. Het gaat dus slechts over de basis van elektriciteit, wat behoorlijk eenvoudig is. Als je hierover meer wil weten bestaan er meer diepgaande cursussen&nbsp;<ref>Bv. de [https://www.hoogspanningsnet.com/weten/stroomcursus/ St(r)oomcursus voor beginners].</ref>, waaruit zal blijken dat het toch niet zó eenvoudig is en waarbij een stroomstoring niet altijd even snel opgelost is.&nbsp;<ref>De longread '[https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2017/07/07/kortsluiting-hoe-een-verroest-draadje-de-halve-randstad-plat-legt-11727393-a1565893 Hoe één verroest draadje de halve Randstad platlegt]' over de grote stroomstoring die Amsterdam begin 2017 treft illustreert dit tot in detail.</ref> == Elektrische begrippen == {| class="wikitable" |- ! Tip || Grootheid !! Afkorting grootheid !! Eenheid !! Afkorting eenheid |- | Elektrische druk || Spanning || U <span style="font-size: small;">(van ''Unterschied'' of verschil)</span> || volt || V |- | Geleiding || Weerstand || R <span style="font-size: small;">(van ''resistance'')</span> || ohm || Ω |- | Elektronendebiet || Stroom || I <span style="font-size: small;">(van ''intensiteit'')</span> || ampère || A |- | Energie/tijd || Vermogen || P <span style="font-size: small;">(van ''power'')</span> || watt || W |- | Teller || Elektrische arbeid || W <span style="font-size: small;">(van ''work'')</span> || wattuur || Wh |} Uiteraard kan je ook afgeleide eenheden gebruiken, waarvan de meest gebruikte <code>kilo = k</code>, met als waarde 1000 = 10³ en <code>milli = m</code>, met als waarde 0,001 = 10^-3 zijn. Zo kan je bv. kWh of mA tegenkomen. Het probleem met elektriciteit is dat je de elektriciteit zelf niet ziet, maar enkel de gevolgen ervan. Daardoor is het soms moeilijk om te weten wat al die grootheden precies betekenen. Vaak wordt de vergelijking met water gemaakt, omdat we water wél kunnen zien. Dit heet de {{Wp|Hydraulische analogie|hydraulische analogie}}. De {{Wp|en:PhET Interactive Simulations|PhET Interactive Simulations}} zijn ook heel interessant om zaken te visualiseren m.b.t. elektriciteit, schakelingen en magneten.&nbsp;<ref name="phet">[https://phet.colorado.edu/nl/simulations/filter?subjects=electricity-magnets-and-circuits&sort=alpha&view=grid PhET Interactive Simulations: elektriciteit, schakelingen en magneten].</reF> Er wordt dan ook naar verwezen, waar gepast. === Lading === [[Bestand:Charges repulsion attraction.svg|miniatuur|Afstoting en aantrekking]] {{Wp|Elektrische lading|Elektrische lading}}, vaak kortweg lading genoemd, is een natuurkundige grootheid die aangeeft op welke manier een deeltje wordt beïnvloed door elektrische en magnetische velden. Voorwerpen kunnen positief of negatief geladen zijn. Ladingen van dezelfde polariteit stoten elkaar af, terwijl ladingen van tegengestelde polariteit elkaar juist aantrekken. Om dit te begrijpen moet je weten dat materialen opgebouwd zijn uit {{Wp|Atoom|atomen}}. Een atoom bestaat intern uit een uiterst kleine, positief geladen atoomkern, die is opgebouwd uit protonen, positief geladen deeltjes, en neutronen (niet geladen). Rond deze kern zit een wolk van elektronen, die negatief geladen zijn. Een atoom is onvoorstelbaar klein; er gaan meer atomen in één glas water, dan er glazen water in alle oceanen op aarde gaan. In een neutraal atoom zijn er evenveel elektronen als protonen. Als je er nu in slaagt om bijv. de elektronen “af te scheiden” kan je twee materialen hebben met een tegengestelde polariteit, waardoor ze elkaar aantrekken. Zo kan je door het wrijven van een ballon tegen een wollen trui papiersnippers aantrekken. Of door het lopen op een tapijt jezelf elektrisch laden, wat een schok(je) kan geven als je je daarna ontlaadt. Je kan dit zelf uitvoeren via de PhET-simulaties&nbsp;<ref name="phet" /> 'Ballonnen en statische elektriciteit' en 'John Travolta(ge)'. De {{Wp|Vandegraaffgenerator|Vandegraaffgenerator }} of de {{Wp|Elektriseermachine van Wimshurst|elektriseermachine van Wimshurst}} zijn twee toestellen waarvan je de werking kan uitleggen met ladingen.&nbsp;<ref>Op [https://fysica5.classy.be/5aso/trim1/elektrostatica/ElekQenF.htm Elektrische lading en kracht] staat nog extra informatie.</ref> In een materiaal waar de elektronen zich makkelijk verspreiden (bv. koper, goud) zal een eventueel ladingsverschil snel verdwijnen omdat de ontstane ladingen zich zullen 'verdelen' over de rest van de stof en zullen samengaan met eventuele positieve ladingen. Dat verklaart dat bij de voorbeelden van daarnet vooral materialen zoals wol, PVC of glas gebruikt worden. <gallery> Helium atom (not to scale).svg|Heliumatoom (vereenvoudigd) Cat_demonstrating_static_cling_with_styrofoam_peanuts.jpg|Gevolg van 'lading' President_Jimmy_Carter_in_Oak_Ridge_(7071648945)_(2).jpg|Vandegraaffgenerator Wimshurst machine (homemade).webm|elektriseermachine </gallery> Ter info: een toepassing van lading kan je terugvinden bij de laserprinter. Deze werkt met negatief geladen poeder (de toner), waarbij de stukken van het papier waarop geen toner moet komen ook negatief geladen is. Daar twee negatieve ladingen elkaar afstoten komt op het papier enkel toner waar de afbeelding komt. Door het tenslotte verhitten van het papier hecht de toner zich aan het papier. === Spanning === {{Wp|Elektrische spanning|Elektrische spanning}} – ook bekend als het elektrische potentiaalverschil – is het verschil in potentiële elektrische energie tussen twee punten. De elektrische aarde is de belangrijkste potentiaalreferentie: de elektrische potentiaal van de aarde is per definitie nul volt. <gallery> AA battery.png|AA batterij, 1,5 V Acer Extensa 5220 - CONIS72-4285.jpg|Laptopbatterij, 14,8 V Stopcontactgeaard.jpg|Stopcontact 230 V ATX-Stecker.png|ATX-connector {{Wp|Power supply unit|PSU}} </gallery> Uit de definitie is ''verschil'' een belangrijk woord! Als je bij de ATX-connector de spanning meet tussen rood (+5 V) en geel (12 V), dan zal je 7 V meten (nl. 12-5)! Meet je tussen paars (-12 V) en oranje (3,3 V), dan zal je 15,3 V meten. Meet je tussen twee keer dezelfde kleur, dan zal je 0 V meten, want er is geen spanningsverschil. Meet je tussen oranje en zwart, dan meet je 3,3 V (3,3-0). Bij de PhET-simulatie&nbsp;<ref name="phet" /> 'Spanning batterij' merk je dat er geen potentiaalverschil is. Door via de schuifbalk een ander potentiaalverschil in te stellen, merk je dat er energie ('de mannetjes') nodig is om dat mogelijk te maken. === Weerstand === {{Wp|Elektrische weerstand|Elektrische weerstand}} is de elektrische eigenschap van materialen om de doorgang van elektrische stroom te belemmeren. Vloeit door een materiaal een elektrische stroom, dan gebeurt dit niet ongehinderd, er is energie voor nodig: de stroom ondervindt een zekere weerstand. Hoeveel energie er nodig is hangt af van materiaal tot materiaal (ter info: dit is bepaald door de {{Wp|Soortelijke weerstand|soortelijke weerstand}} of resistiviteit <math>\rho</math>): * {{Wp|Elektrische isolatie|Isolators}} zijn materialen met een erg hoge weerstand, waardoor de doorgang van elektrische stroom zodanig wordt belemmerd dat we amper kunnen spreken van stroom. Voorbeelden zijn glas, porselein, kunststof, olie of gedemineraliseerd (!) water.&nbsp;<ref>Opgelet: met een voldoende hoog spanningsverschil zal ook gedemineraliseerd water geleiden. Zie bv. [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvbvMT-ieTw The King of Random: Don't Mix Electricity And Water!].</ref> * {{Wp|Geleider|Geleiders}} zijn materialen die elektrische stroom doorlaten en een lage weerstand vertonen. Voor praktische doeleinden is deze weerstand verwaarloosbaar. Alle metalen zijn geleiders, bv. ijzer, zilver en koper. * {{Wp|Supergeleiding|Supergeleiders}} geven een signaal onverzwakt door (bij een meestal heel lage temperatuur, wat veel energie kost). * {{Wp|Halfgeleider (elektronica)|Halfgeleiders}} zijn belangrijk bij elektronische schakelingen, omdat ze een signaal kunnen verzwakken, doorlaten of versterken. In dit rijtje van 'weerstand' passen ze dus niet helemaal. Met een hydraulische analogie kan je wijzen op de weerstand van waterleidingen waarbij een dunne tuinslang het stromend water een grotere weerstand zal laten ondervinden dan een regenafvoerpijp. Je kan ook wijzen op "verbruikers" zoals een {{Wp|Waterrad|waterrad}} dat er ook voor zal zorgen dat het stromend water een extra weerstand ondervindt, net zoals het toevoegen van een lamp in een stroomkring ook zorgt voor een hogere weerstand. Bij de PhET-simulatie&nbsp;<ref name="phet" /> 'Weerstand van een draad' kan je zien dat een hogere resistiviteit, langere lengte en kleinere doorsnede de weerstand laat toenemen. === Stroom === {{Wp|Elektrische stroom|Elektrische stroom}} is het transport van elektrische lading. In een elektrisch netwerk vindt dit transport voornamelijk plaats door de beweging van elektronen door {{Wp|Geleider|geleiders}} en {{Wp|Halfgeleider (vastestoffysica)|halfgeleiders}} onder invloed van een potentiaalverschil. Twee belangrijke aspecten die volgen uit de definitie: * Niet ieder materiaal is geschikt om elektronen vlot te laten bewegen, dit lukt enkel bij geleiders of halfgeleiders. * Bij zo'n materiaal kan het zijn dat bv. de elektronen kriskras door elkaar bewegen, maar bij stroom moet je ze in één richting krijgen. Die ene richting kan je verkrijgen door het aansluiten van een spanningsbron, zodat een potentiaalverschil ontstaat. Spanning en stroom staan met elkaar in verband, maar zijn geen synoniemen. Met een hydraulische analogie kan je elektrische spanning vergelijken met waterdruk. Als er spanning is, is er niet automatisch stroom, net zoals het water in een regenton een druk kan uitoefenen, ook als het kraantje dicht is. Of neem een {{Wp|hevel|hevel}}: als het ene waterniveau op 50 cm staat en het andere op 20 cm is er waterdruk "voor 30 cm". Als je de hevel laat werken, zal het water stromen van hoog (potentiaal) naar laag (potentiaal). De stroomsterkte wordt dan het debiet van het water genoemd. Als in de hevel het waterniveau bij allebei op 35 cm staat is er geen spanning(sverschil) en geen stroom meer.&nbsp;<ref>Op de website van [https://www.edumedia-sciences.com/nl/media/128-hydraulische-analogie edumedia-sciences.com] kan je een interactieve simulatie uitvoeren.</ref> Bij de PhET-simulatie&nbsp;<ref name="phet" /> 'Vloeistofdruk en stroming' (als onderdeel van fysica) kan je de watertoren hoger zetten en kan je kranen open of dicht zetten om het effect te zien op de waterdruk (rechtsboven kan je een meter toevoegen). Hoe groter de waterdruk ('spanning') hoe verder de waterstraal geraakt (de 'stroom'). === Vermogen === Het {{Wp|Vermogen (natuurkunde)|vermogen}} is gedefinieerd als de opgewekte of verbruikte hoeveelheid energie per tijdseenheid. Zo heeft een elektrische vuurtje van 1000 watt een hoger vermogen dan een spaarlamp van 11 watt, op zijn beurt meer dan een LED-lamp van 3 watt. Ter info: 1 watt kan je ook uitdrukken 1 J/s = 3600 J/h (het voordeel is dat de 'per tijdseenheid' meer zichtbaar is, maar het nadeel is dat dit snel grote getallen oplevert). Rond vermogen bestaat er behoorlijk wat verwarring: * Het vermelde vermogen is vaak het piekvermogen, wat niet noodzakelijk hetzelfde is als het opgenomen vermogen op een bepaald moment. Enkele voorbeelden: ** Bij een lamp is er vaak een redelijk constant opgenomen vermogen, gelijk aan het piekvermogen. ** Bij een computer is het opgenomen vermogen afhankelijk van de belasting (bv. 'suspend-to-RAM' versus 'een game' spelen). ** Bij een elektrisch vuurtje of koeling kan het opgenomen vermogen 0 Watt zijn, als de thermostaat aangeeft dat het warm/koud genoeg is. * Bij LED-lampen staan er op de verpakking soms twee vermogens vermeld: ** Het kleinste getal is vermogen dat de lamp opneemt. ** Het grootste getal is eigenlijk niet bedoeld als ''vermogen''. Het verwijst naar de lichtopbrengst die je van die lamp kan verwachten als je die zou vergelijken met een klassieke gloeilamp van dat vermogen. Als de fabrikant de juiste grootheid zou gebruiken (nl. {{Wp|Lichtstroom|lichtstroom}}, uitgedrukt in {{Wp|Lumen (eenheid)|lumen}}), dan zou deze verwarring er niet zijn. * Vele denken dat hoe hoger het vermelde vermogen, hoe krachtiger het apparaat. Dat is zeker niet noodzakelijk zo, want een stofzuiger met een hoog vermogen zal veel verbruiken, maar als deze een slecht ontworpen zuigmond heeft is hij niet noodzakelijk krachtiger dan een ander exemplaar. === Elektrische arbeid === {{Wp|Arbeid (natuurkunde)|Arbeid}} is in de natuurkunde een maat voor het werk dat gedaan wordt, of de inspanning die door een krachtbron geleverd wordt bij verplaatsing van een massa. Bij elektriciteit zijn het bv. elektronen die verplaatst worden en geeft men het over ''elektrische energie'' of ''het verbruik''. Dit wordt uitgedrukt in kilowattuur (kWh). Als een LED-lamp van 3 watt 2 uur is gebruikt, dan is het verbruik W = P * t = 3 W * 2h = 6 Wh = 0,006 kWh (opgelet: niet kW/h!). Bij apparaten waar het vermelde vermogen niet noodzakelijk gelijk is aan het opgenomen vermogen is zo'n berekening niet mogelijk en zal er moeten gemeten worden. == In de praktijk == Bij het bekijken van de specificaties van elektrische apparaten staan heel wat zaken. Je voelt al aan vanuit de definities dat de elektrische grootheden niet losstaan van elkaar, maar elkaar beïnvloeden (zoals oa. blijkt uit de {{Wp|Wet van Ohm|wet van Ohm}}, ter info meegegeven). <gallery> FSP350-60MDN_label.jpg|PSU V-LIGHT A314.JPG|LED Electronic transformer low voltage halogen lamps.jpg|Transformer Ohm's law knopf.anim.2.opt.150px.gif|Wet van Ohm </gallery> === Wissel versus gelijk === [[Bestand:Direct current symbol.svg|thumb|Symbool voor gelijkspanning]] [[Afbeelding:230volt 50Hz.svg|thumb|Wisselspanning met 230 volt en frequentie 50 Hz als functie van tijd.]] [[Bestand:Logo ACDC.svg|thumb|{{Wp|AC/DC|AC/DC}}, ook een bekende hardrockband]] '''{{Wp|Gelijkspanning|Gelijkspanning}}''' is een elektrisch potentiaalverschil tussen twee punten dat in de tijd stabiel blijft. Ook spreekt men wel van gelijkspanning als een potentiaalverschil tussen twee punten niet van teken wisselt, maar overigens wel in grootte kan veranderen. Dit in tegenstelling tot '''{{Wp|Wisselspanning|wisselspanning}}''', waarbij het potentiaalverschil meestal met een vaste frequentie wisselt als functie van de tijd. Als je gelijkspanning gebruikt in een schakeling zal een gelijkstroom ontstaan (in het Engels ''{{Wp|en:Direct current|direct current}}'' of kortweg ''DC''). Dit wordt aangegeven door de symbolen =, &#8203;⎓&#8203; of DC. Bij wisselspanning zal wisselstroom ontstaan (in het Engels ''{{Wp|en:Alternating current|alternating current}}'' of kortweg ''AC''). Dit wordt aangegeven door de symbolen ≈, ~ of AC. Beide systemen hebben hun voor- en nadelen wat bij het ontstaan van het elektriciteitsnet zorgde voor een "{{Wp|Oorlog van de stromen|Oorlog van de stromen}}" tussen de verschillende uitvinders. Ondertussen weten we dat het {{Wp|Lichtnet|lichtnet}} van een huishouden aangesloten is op wisselspanning (alhoewel er ook experimenten zijn om een huis deels op gelijkspanning te laten werken&nbsp;<ref>De Decker, K. (2016, 7 februari). [https://www.lowtechmagazine.be/2016/02/zonne-energie-installatie-op-dc-gelijkstroom.html Een huishouden op gelijkstroom?] en De Decker, K. (2016, 22 februari). [https://www.lowtechmagazine.be/2016/02/hoe-bouw-je-een-12-volt-gelijkstroom-zonne-installatie.html Hoe bouw je een 12 volt zonne-installatie?]</ref>). Gelijkspanning wordt vaak gebruikt bij elektronica en over lange afstanden ({{Wp|Hoogspanningsgelijkstroom|HVDC}}). Gelijkspanning wordt opgewekt in bijvoorbeeld een batterij en zonnecel. Wisselspanning wordt meestal opgewekt door rotatie zoals bij een dynamo of generator. Er bestaat elektronica om het ene in het andere om te zetten. Zo zal de {{Wp|Power supply unit|PSU}} van een pc de wisselspanning (vanuit het stopcontact) omzetten naar gelijkspanning (voor de elektronica). Bij een {{Wp|Noodstroomvoeding|UPS}} zal de wisselspanning worden omgezet naar gelijkspanning (om de accu te laden) om het terug om te zetten naar wisselspanning (om aan te sluiten aan de PSU van de server). En bij {{Wp|Fotovoltaïsche cel|PV}}-panelen heb je een {{Wp|Omvormer (zonne-energie)|omvormer}} nodig om de gelijkspanning van de {{Wp|Zonnecel|zonnecellen}} om te vormen naar wisselspanning, zodat je deze in het huishouden kan gebruiken (of het net opsturen). <gallery> PSU-gold-front.jpg|PSU EVER_ups_sinline_3000.jpg|UPS Solar_cell.png|Zonnecel Sunny_Boy_3000.jpg|PV-omvormer </gallery> === Kortsluiting === Stel dat je geen verbruiker toevoegt aan jouw kring, bv. door de twee punten van een stopcontact rechtstreeks met elkaar te verbinden. De spanning van het lichtnet en de weerstand van de geleider zijn twee vaste waarden. De weerstand is echter zodanig laag, dat de stroom héél erg hoog wordt: we spreken over '''{{Wp|Kortsluiting|kortsluiting}}'''. De kortsluitstroom kan zo groot zijn dat veel warmte en vonken of zelfs een vlamboog ontstaat, met het risico van brand. === Stroomkring === Om geen kortsluiting te hebben, moet je dus een verbruiker in jouw stroomkring plaatsen. Neem bv. een bureaulamp in een stopcontact, op een spanning van ongeveer 230 V. Door de weerstand van de lamp (een stuk hoger dan van enkel een geleider) zullen de elektronen het wat moeilijker hebben om zich te verplaatsen. De stroomsterkte zal dus een pak lager liggen t.o.v. de situatie bij de kortsluiting. Voeg je in serie nog een lamp toe, dan zullen de elektronen het nog moeilijker hebben en zal de stroomsterkte dus ook lager liggen (de bronspanning blijft 230 V). Met een hydraulische analogie heb je een tuinslang om het gazon mee te besproeien. Als nu iemand met zijn voet op de tuinslang staat, dan voeg je a.h.w. weerstand toe. Het gevolg zal zijn dat de waterstroom minder hard zal zijn. In het huishouden sluiten we meestal apparaten parallel aan. Stel dat je op een stopcontact een verdeelstekker aansluit. Op ieder stopcontact van die verdeelstekker blijft 230 V spanning (gelukkig, want alle apparaten die je aanschaft zijn gemaakt voor 230 V). Stel dat je achtereenvolgens een computer, een koffiezetapparaat en een elektrisch vuur aansluit. Het is logisch dat daarmee het totaal vermogen toeneemt. Door het toegenomen vermogen zal ook de stroomsterkte moeten toenemen, daar de spanning gelijk blijft. Sowieso warmt een geleider op als er een stroom doorheen gaat (het zogenaamde {{Wp|Joule-effect|joule-effect}}). Hoe dunner de geleider en hoe groter de stroom, hoe groter ook dit effect. Als de stroom zodanig hoog wordt, zodat de warmte zodanig toeneemt, dan kan de isolatie van de geleider smelten, waardoor je kortsluiting krijgt (vandaar wordt een {{Wp|Haspel|haspel}} soms volledig ontrolt, zodat de warmte zich niet kan ophopen). De warmte die ontstaat in koperbanen op een printplaat kan de koperbaan doen verdampen. Sommige batterijen kunnen ontploffen als ze door kortsluiting te veel stroom moeten leveren. === Zekering === We doen er dus goed aan om bij een te hoge stroom en zeker bij kortsluiting de kring te onderbreken, bv. met een {{Wp|Smeltveiligheid|smeltveiligheid}} of {{Wp|Installatieautomaat|installatieautomaat}} (zekering). In de specificaties kan je nalezen tot welke stroom ze blijven werken. <gallery> File:Kurzschluss 12V20A.jpg|Kortsluiting tussen twee spijkers (12 V, 20 A) File:Car fuses.jpg|Smeltzekering (auto's) File:Electrical Fuse (aka).jpg|Smeltzekering (glaszekering) File:Jtecul.jpg|Installatieautomaat </gallery> Als een installatieautomaat teveel uitvalt, zou je geneigd zijn er eentje te installeren die een hogere stroomsterkte aankan. Dat is gevaarlijk als de kabels niet voor zo'n stroomsterkte ontworpen zijn! Dan kan je brand krijgen en het is maar de vraag of de brandverzekering zal willen uitkeren. === Aarding === [[Bestand:Earth Ground.svg|miniatuur|40px]] {{Wp|Aarding|Aarding}} is het geleidend verbinden van een object met aarde (als planeet bedoeld). Het resultaat van aarding is, dat het geaarde object daardoor een spanning krijgt van nul volt: de "elektrische aarde". Het gebruikelijke symbool staat hiernaast. Soms wordt dit ook aangegeven als <code>GND</code> (van ground) of <code>COM</code>. Het doel van aarding is voor het voorkomen van statische elektriciteit, voor het afvoeren van de bliksem en om een geleidende behuizing van een elektrisch apparaat veilig te kunnen aanraken. In het kader van een cursus computersystemen beperken we ons tot het uitleggen van het eerste doel. Meestal is men er zich niet van bewust dat het menselijk lichaam zeer hoge spanningen kan hebben in droge (isolerende) lucht op een isolerende ondergrond. Men kan zich dan opladen door schuifelen over de grond, zonder dat je merkt dat je “opgeladen bent”. Met een hydraulische analogie verwijst men dan vaak naar waterdruppels (de 'ladingen') in de lucht die condenseren op bv. een spiegel. Nu kan er een '''{{Wp|Ladingsvereffening|ladingsvereffening}}''' zijn, nl. het verschijnsel dat de elektrische lading zich van een lichaam met een hogere elektrische potentiaal naar een lichaam met een lagere potentiaal verplaatst als beide lichamen galvanisch met elkaar worden verbonden. Met een hydraulische analogie zou je kunnen verwijzen naar de {{Wp|Wet van de communicerende vaten|wet van de communicerende vaten}}. In het voorbeeld van daarnet kan deze ontlading optreden als een ander de hand geeft en er een felle pijnlijke vonk overspringt. Stel dat je bezig bent met het verwisselen van spanningsgevoelige geheugenchips bij computers of het solderen van bepaalde elektronische componenten, dan is het duidelijk dat dit deze chips geen goed doet. In de elektronicawereld heeft men het vaak over een {{Wp|Elektrostatische ontlading|elektrostatische ontlading}} (met name in de elektronica vaak met het Engelse '''ESD''', electrostatic discharge, aangeduid). Sommige elektronica is daar gevoelig aan, wat dan ook met ESD wordt aangegeven. Deze keer staat het echter voor ''Electrostatic-sensitive device''. Daar ESD een defect kan veroorzaken aan de elektronica, doe je er goed aan dit te mijden. Met een wollen trui aan werken aan elektronica is geen goed idee. Sowieso doe je er goed aan jezelf eerst te ontladen door bv. een radiator vast te nemen. Op het vlak van fabricage en assemblage van elektrische apparaten wordt veel aandacht besteed aan het voorkomen van het elektrostatisch opladen van machines en personeel. Met geaarde gereedschappen, polsbanden en schoenzolen die met aarde zijn verbonden en elektrisch licht geleidende vloerbedekking, verpakkingsmaterialen en stoelzittingen wordt de strijd tegen ESD aangebonden.&nbsp;<ref>Het vermijden van ESD komt aan bod in het Tweakers.net videoreport "[https://tweakers.net/video/17647/elke-twee-seconden-een-nieuwe-tv-bezoek-aan-de-philips-fabriek-in-polen.html Bezoek aan de Philips-fabriek in Polen]". Ook een auto kan vanwege de wrijving met de lucht een hoge spanning verkrijgen net als een {{Wp|Elektriseermachine|elektriseermachine}}. Met een "aardende" geleidende strip die over de grond sleept kan men dit tegengaan. Het gaat bij deze aarding om kleine stromen en hoge spanningen.</ref> <gallery> Image:ESD (Susceptible).svg|ESD-waarschuwingssymbool File:ESD-antistatisch-schoenen-merk-Otter.JPG|schoenen om ESD te voorkomen File:Antistatic bag.jpg|zakje om ESD te voorkomen </gallery> === Simulaties === Bij de PhET-simulaties&nbsp;<ref name="phet" /> kan je onderstaande zaken uitvoeren om bovenstaande bevattelijker te maken: * 'Stroomkring' is een eenvoudige stroomkring met elektronen, batterij, schakelaar en een verbruiker. * 'Schakeling met batterij en weerstand' illustreert mooi de verbanden tussen spanning, stroom, weerstand en de warmte die daar bij komt kijken. * 'Wet van Ohm' geeft de verbanden weer tussen spanning, stroom en weerstand. * 'Circuit constructiedoos' gebruik je om je eigen gelijkstroomkring te maken met kortsluiting, verbruiker, smeltveiligheid, ... * 'Het maken van schakelingen' gebruik je als je ook met wisselstroom aan de slag wil. Hiervoor moet je browser wel java-applets kunnen draaien. == Verbruik beperken == Hoe hoger het verbruik, hoe hoger uiteraard de kostprijs. Vandaar doe je er goed aan om maatregelen te nemen om het verbruik van een systeem te beperken. Hoe je dit kan aanpakken wordt besproken als onderdeel van [[Computersystemen/Groene ICT#Verbruik_beperken|Groene ICT > Verbruik]]. == Misverstanden == Ter info enkele misverstanden. === Verbruik === Dat we energie ''verbruiken'' is een misverstand, want zo lijkt het alsof die energie weg is. Energie kan echter niet worden gecreëerd uit het niets (een {{Wp|Perpetuum mobile|perpetuum mobile}} bestaat niet) of worden vernietigd waardoor er niets meer overblijft. Energie kan enkel worden ''omgezet'' van de ene in de andere vorm (omwille van {{Wp|Wet van behoud van energie|de wet van behoud van energie}}). Toch wordt de term ''verbruiken'' heel vaak gebruikt, alhoewel het dus eigenlijk niet de beste woordkeuze is. Enkele voorbeelden van het omzetten van energie: * Bij een batterij kan chemische energie worden omgezet in elektrische energie. * Deze elektrische energie kan worden omgezet in kinetische energie wanneer deze batterij gebruikt wordt in een telegeleide auto. * Een stuk van deze kinetische energie zal worden omgezet in warmte door wrijving. Bij een energieomzetting wordt vaak een stuk omgezet als '''{{Wp|Restwarmte|restwarmte}}'''. Zo was de gloeilamp bedoeld om licht te geven, maar eigenlijk ging er maar 5 à 10 % naar zichtbaar licht en de rest naar warmte. Bij elektronica is er soms zodanig veel restwarmte dat extra koeling nodig is, bv. een ventilator bij de processor of grafische kaart. === /uur versus *uur === In het dagelijkse leven zijn we zodanig gewend aan de eenheid kilometer per uur (km/h) dat we geneigd zijn om ook bij elektriciteit overal per uur te schrijven. Merk op: * Vermogen is gedefinieerd als de opgewekte of verbruikte hoeveelheid energie per tijdseenheid. Toch vind je bij een spaarlamp als kenmerk niet terug 11 W/h, omdat in de eenheid watt al een tijdseenheid zit! Een andere voorstelling voor ''watt'' is namelijk ''{{Wp|Joule|joule}} per seconde''. De eenheid voor '''vermogen''' is dus wel degelijk '''W'''. * '''Elektrische arbeid''' (''verbruik'') wordt uitgedrukt als '''Wh'''. Als een spaarlamp van 11 watt 1 uur wordt gebruikt dan heeft hij een verbruik van 11 Wh (dus niet 11 W/h!). Als je deze 2 uur gebruikt, dan wordt dit <code>11 W * 2 uur = 22 Wh</code>. Bij grotere verbruikers krijg je snel grote getallen, dus wordt vaak kWh als eenheid gebruikt. Bijvoorbeeld <code>22 Wh = 22 / 1000 kWh = 0,022 kWh</code>.&nbsp;<ref>De oplettende lezer zal opmerken dat elektrische arbeid dus niet alleen kan worden uitgedrukt in kWh, maar evengoed in het aantal verbruikte Joules (de gebruikelijke eenheid voor energie).</ref> === Het net als batterij === Dat je het elektriciteitsnet zomaar kan gebruiken als een batterij is een hardnekkig misverstand. Zo denken sommige mensen met zonnepanelen dat ze geen verbruik hebben omdat bij de afrekening de teller dankzij de zonnepanelen volledig is teruggedraaid. Het lijkt dan alsof je bij zonnige dagen je overschot aan elektriciteit “op het net stopt”, zoals je een batterij laadt. Op de minder zonnige dagen kan je dan díe elektriciteit terug afnemen. In de praktijk klopt dit helemaal niet: om het net in evenwicht te houden moet er altijd evenveel vraag, als aanbod zijn. Daar zit een beetje rek op, maar niet veel. Het elektriciteitsnet werkt dus niet zoals een bank waar je het gespaarde geld kan bewaren om deze pas later opnieuw te gebruiken.&nbsp;<ref>TreeHugger.com: [https://www.treehugger.com/green-architecture/problem-net-zero-grid-not-bank.html The problem with Net Zero: The grid is not a bank].</ref> Dit kunnen we duidelijker maken met een hydraulische analogie. Stel dat je voor de waterleidingen in de straat niet alleen water kan afhalen, maar er ook water kan bijstoppen (in het echt mag dit niet). Het is duidelijk dat als je water afhaalt, dat niet meer wordt bijgevuld, de waterdruk (≈ de spanning) zal dalen. Omgekeerd: als je water bijstopt zal de waterdruk (≈ de spanning) stijgen. Als die stijging te groot wordt, zouden waterleidingen en apparaten kunnen kapotgaan. Dit is ook zo met het elektriciteitsnet. Als je zonnepanelen meer opwekken, dan dat je op dat moment zelf verbruikt, dan zoekt de elektriciteit zich automatisch een weg totdat hij iemand vindt die deze elektriciteit kan gebruiken. In eerste instantie jouw buren, maar deze energie kan zich ook verder verplaatsen. Ook omgekeerd: als er op een bewolkte, windstille winterdag veel elektriciteit nodig is, dan moet er ergens iets zijn (gasturbine, kernenergie, een waterkrachtcentrale in Noorwegen,...) dat deze energie produceert. Er moet dus gezorgd worden dat het elektriciteitsnet altijd in evenwicht blijft! Voorbeelden van het overeenstemmen van vraag en aanbod: * De {{Wp|en:TV pickup|TV pickup}} in het Verenigd Koninkrijk. Het treedt op wanneer een groot aantal mensen op hetzelfde moment, hetzelfde TV-programma bekijken (''lineair kijken''). Op hetzelfde moment hebben ze dus ook allen pauze. Populair is bv. de waterkoker om thee te zetten: dit zorgt voor een piek in de vraag, dus moet het aanbod volgen. * Als het aanbod van een kerncentrale plots wegvalt, maar de vraag blijft, dan moet een andere productie kunnen opschalen of aangezet worden. Bv. Tihange 1 en {{Wp|Waterkrachtcentrale van Coo-Trois-Ponts|Waterkrachtcentrale van Coo-Trois-Ponts}}.&nbsp;<ref>VRTNWS: [https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2022/12/04/kernreactor-tihange-1-ongepland-stilgelegd/ Kernreactor Tihange 1 onverwacht uitgevallen na probleem met stoomturbine]</ref> * In een wijk met veel zonnepanelen en een zonnige dag kunnen deze zodanig veel energie opwekken dat de spanning boven zijn veiligheidsmarge stijgt, waardoor de omvormers van de zonnepanelen zichzelf uitschakelen, om het aanbod te laten dalen en terug te kunnen afstemmen op de vraag, zodat het net stabiel blijft. Omdat {{Wp|Fossiele brandstof|fossiele brandstoffen}} eindig zijn en omdat we de {{Wp|Koolstofdioxide#Voorkomen_in_de_natuur_en_uitstoot_door_de_mens|CO₂-uitstoot}} binnen de perken moeten houden omwille van de {{Wp|Klimaatverandering|klimaatverandering}}, moet het aandeel hernieuwbare energie toenemen. Jaren waren we gewoon aan voorspelbare energiebronnen zoals kernenergie of gasturbines. Wind- of zonne-energie is een stuk minder voorspelbaar. Deze laatste hebben nu een zodanig klein aandeel dat dit meestal geen probleem is, maar in de toekomst zal dit veranderen. Bij een {{Wp|Energietransitie|energietransitie}} moeten de volgende zaken moeten dus extra aandacht krijgen in een duurzaam elektriciteitsnet&nbsp;<ref>Interessante artikels staan op Lowtech Magazine [https://www.lowtechmagazine.be/2017/09/hoe-duurzaam-is-een-duurzaam-elektriciteitsnet-.html Hoe duurzaam is een duurzaam elektriciteitsnet?] en Tweakers.net [https://tweakers.net/reviews/7696/veelbelovende-technologie-voor-de-emissieloze-economie.html Technologie voor de energietransitie - Van fossiel naar hernieuwbaar].</ref>: * Energiebronnen die flexibel aangezet kunnen worden (bij bv. weinig zon of wind) of uitgezet kunnen worden (bij bv. veel zon of wind). * {{Wp|Energieopslagtechniek|Energieopslag}}, bv. {{Wp|Waterkrachtcentrale van Coo-Trois-Ponts|Waterkrachtcentrale van Coo-Trois-Ponts}}, batterijen,... * Zwaardere/meer verbindingen tussen landen (zie artikel). * {{Wp|Smart grid|Slimme netten}}, zodat elektriciteit kan worden gebruikt als er veel aanbod is (elektrische boiler, warmtepomp, diepvries,...) <div style="color: inherit; background-color:#EEEEFF; font-size: smaller; border: 1px #1E90FF solid; border-left-width: 10px; padding: 5px;"> ''Hoogspanning op de Noordzee: Nemo verbindt Belgische met Britse stroomnet'' Een onderzeese hoogspanningsverbinding van 140 kilometer verbindt België (Zeebrugge) en Groot-Brittannië. Er is gekozen voor {{Wp|Hoogspanningsgelijkstroom|hoogspanningsgelijkstroom}} (HVDC) die langere afstanden dan wisselstroom kan afleggen zonder daarbij veel energie te verliezen. Een belangrijk aspect is dat de Britten in een andere tijdzone zitten. Als er bij ons een piek is omstreeks 5 uur 's avonds op een donkere winteravond, dan kunnen we de overschot van de Britten goed gebruiken en een uurtje later kunnen wij dan onze overschot aan stroom aan de Britten verkopen. Aan deze link is 10 jaar lang gewerkt, goed voor een investering van 628 miljoen euro. {{Voetnoot web | titel=Hoogspanning op de Noordzee: Nemo verbindt Belgische met Britse stroomnet | uitgever={{Wp|Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|vrt.be}} | datum=2017-09-13 | taal=nl | url=https://vrtnws.be/p.RQl8mX5ed}} {{Voetnoot web | titel=Immense hoogspanningskabel onder zee verbindt België met het Verenigd Koninkrijk | uitgever={{Wp|Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|vrt.be}} | datum=2018-12-05 | taal=nl | url=https://vrtnws.be/p.oEZRlmXkx}} {{Voetnoot web | titel=Enorme kabels in de Noordzee in gebruik genomen: België stuurt voor het eerst stroom naar Britten | uitgever={{Wp|Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroeporganisatie|vrt.be}} | datum=2019-01-31 | taal=nl | url=https://vrtnws.be/p.MylMJvl6M}} </div> === De elektriciteitsfactuur === Als je als particulier jouw elektriciteitsfactuur wil doorgronden en wat opzoekwerk doet, blijken er heel wat spelers op die energiemarkt te zijn.&nbsp;<ref>Zie bv. de webpagina op de {{Wp|Vlaamse Regulator van de Elektriciteits- en Gasmarkt|VREG}}: [https://www.vreg.be/nl/wie-doet-wat-op-de-energiemarkt Wie doet wat op de energiemarkt?]</ref> Een misverstand is dat sommigen denken een contract af te sluiten met een producent en dat als je zou veranderen van producent je een nieuwe kabel en meter zou nodigen hebben. Het contract wordt echter afgesloten met een '''leverancier'''. De kabels in de straat en de meter van jouw huis worden geplaatst door de '''distributienetbeheerder'''. Deze kan je niet vrij kiezen, want deze wordt bepaald door waar je woont. De leverancier moet zelf één of meerdere '''producenten''' zoeken, zodat hij aan alle abonnees voldoende elektrische energie kan leveren. De leverancier kan zelf ook (een deel van) de energie produceren. De factuur ontvang je van de leverancier en bevat dus niet alleen de zuivere kostprijs voor het maken van de elektriciteit, maar ook voor heffingen, het gebruik van het distributienet,... Als consument doe je er goed aan om de goedkoopste leverancier te zoeken: elektriciteit is namelijk elektriciteit. Bij het veranderen van leverancier blijven dezelfde kabels (beheert door de distributienetbeheerder) tot aan jouw huis gebruikt worden. Meer zelfs: de kans bestaat dat je de elektriciteit van dezelfde producent blijft gebruiken als voordat je veranderde. Stel bv. dat je het groenste abonnement neemt, maar je woont net naast een kerncentrale: dan zal je wellicht díe elektriciteit gebruiken. Terwijl iemand anders die ultra-pro-kernenergie is net de elektriciteit gebruik van het windmolenpark naast de deur. Uiteraard moet de leverancier wel garanderen dat hij die producent(en) heeft gezocht, zodat voldaan wordt aan de omschrijving van al zijn abonnementen. {{Appendix}} {{Sub}} h1t5rfe1c9lok2d0m24je3joxpewxp5 4 44120 428863 428855 2026-06-01T16:53:36Z MediaWiki message delivery 11625 /* This Month in Education: May 2026 */ — nieuwe sectie 428863 wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Deze regel laten staan aub. -->{{Niet te koppelen}}{{TOC beperkt|2|2|klein}}[[Categorie:Wikibooks|Nieuws]] == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-03</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W03"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/03|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Wikimedia Foundation has shared some guiding questions for the July 2026–June 2027 Annual Plan on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Product & Technology OKRs|Meta]] and ''[[diffblog:2025/12/10/shaping-wikimedia-foundations-2026-2027-annual-goals-key-questions-for-the-wikimedia-movement/|Diff]]''. These focus on global trends, faster and healthier experimentation, better support for newcomers, strengthening editors and advanced users, improving collaboration across projects, and growing and retaining readership. Feedback and ideas are welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. '''Updates for editors''' * As part of the current work of Community Tech team on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/W372|Multiple watchlists]] project, the display of [[Special:EditWatchlist|EditWatchlist]] will be updated as a first step towards multiple watchlists. Additionally, the pagination on [[Special:Search|Search]] will be updated too, as a part of the work on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/W186|Revamp pagination / page navigation]] wish. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411596] * [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|The Global Watchlist]] is a MediaWiki [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] that lets you see your watchlists from different wikis on the same page. It was recently updated to look more like the regular [[Special:Watchlist|Watchlist]], such as preparing it for temporary accounts in IP masking (including rerouting user links to contributions pages), making page titles bold, and opening links in edit summaries and tags in new browser tabs. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T398361][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T298919][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T273526][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T286309] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:28}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:28|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where global blocks did not have the option to disable sending emails, has now been fixed, and will be available for use in the week of January 13. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T401293] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Citation tool|VisualEditor citation tool]] and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Reference Previews|Reference Previews]] now support "map" as a reference type. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411083] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.10|MediaWiki]]/[[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.11|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/03|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W03"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 12 jan 2026 20:33 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29907192 --> == ''The Signpost'': 15 January 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/News and notes|Wikipedia's 25th anniversary is here!]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Special report|Wikipedia at 25: A Wake-Up Call]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Serendipity|The WMF wants to buy you books!]] * WikiProject report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/WikiProject report|Time for a health check: the Vital Signs 2026 campaign]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/In the media|Fake Acting President Trump and a Wikipedia infobox]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Community view|The inbox behind Wikipedia]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Recent research|Art museums on Wikidata; comparing three comparisons of Grokipedia and Wikipedia]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Traffic report|Tonight I'm gonna rock you]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Comix|Oh come on man.]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 15 jan 2026 16:19 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=29899914 --> == Thank You for Last Year – Join Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 == Dear Wikimedia communities, We hope you are doing well, and we wish you a happy New Year. ''Last year, we captured light. This year, we’ll capture legacy.'' In 2025, communities around the world shared the glow of Ramadan nights and the warmth of collective iftars. In 2026, ''Wiki Loves Ramadan'' is expanding, bringing more stories, more cultures, and deeper global connections across Wikimedia projects. 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'''The Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 Organizing Team''' 16 jan 2026 20:45 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=29879549 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-04</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W04"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/04|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The tray shown on [[Special:Diff|Special:Diff]] in mobile view has been redesigned. It is now collapsed by default, and incorporates a link to undo the edit being viewed, making it easier for mobile editors and reviewers to take action while keeping the interface uncluttered. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T402297] * [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|The Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] continues to improve — it now automatically determines the text direction (ensuring correct display of sites with unusual domain names) and shows detailed descriptions for log actions. Later this week, a new permanent link for page creations and CSS classes for each entry element will be added. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T412505][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T287929][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262768][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414135] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:32}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:32|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the previously observed issue in Vector 2022, where anchor link targets were obscured by the sticky header, has now been addressed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T406114] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As mentioned in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2025/44|October 2025 deprecation announcement]], MediaWiki Interfaces team will begin sunsetting all transform endpoints containing a trailing slash from the MediaWiki REST API the week of January 26. Changes are expected to roll out to all wikis on or before January 30th. All API users currently calling them are encouraged to transition to the non-trailing slash versions. Both endpoint variations can be found, compared, and tested using the [https://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RestSandbox REST Sandbox]. If you have questions or encounter any problems, please file a ticket in Phabricator to the [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/6931/ #MW-Interfaces-Team board]. * Interactive reference documentation for the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia REST API|Wikimedia REST API]] has moved. Requests to API docs previously hosted through [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/RESTBase|RESTBase]] (e.g.: <code dir=ltr>https://en.wikipedia.org/api/rest_v1/</code>) are now redirected to the [[w:en:Special:RestSandbox|REST Sandbox]]. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata Platform|WMF Wikidata Platform team]] (WDP) has published its [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Wikidata Platform team/Newsletter|January 2026 newsletter]]. It includes updates on the legacy full-graph endpoint decommissioning, the User-Agent policy change, the monthly Blazegraph migration office hours, and efforts to reduce regressions caused by the legacy endpoint shutdown. 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'''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/04|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W04"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 19 jan 2026 21:29 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29943403 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Annual review of the Universal Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="announcement-content" /> I am writing to you to let you know the annual review period for the Universal Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines is open now. You can make suggestions for changes through 9 February 2026. This is the first step of several to be taken for the annual review. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Annual review/2026|Read more information and find a conversation to join on the UCoC page on Meta]]. The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. This annual review was planned and implemented by the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Charter|you may review the U4C Charter]]. Please share this information with other members in your community wherever else might be appropriate. -- In cooperation with the U4C, [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]])<section end="announcement-content" /> </div> 19 jan 2026 22:01 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=29905753 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-05</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W05"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/05|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * Wikimedia Foundation invites comments on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Year1 Reflections and Proposed Way Forward 2026 Update|proposed future]] of the [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council|Product and Technology Advisory Council]] until 28 February. * All users with registered accounts can now use passkeys for [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Two-factor authentication|two-factor authentication]] (2FA). Passkeys are a simple way to log in without using a second device. They verify the user's identity using a fingerprint, face scan, or a PIN code. To set up a passkey, first set up a regular 2FA method. Currently, to log in with a passkey, users must also use a password. Later this quarter, passwordless login will allow users to log in with a single click and a passkey. Users with advanced rights will also be required to have 2FA enabled. This is part of the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Account Security|Account Security]] project. * Unregistered contributors on blocked IPs or blocked IP ranges can now interact on-wiki to appeal a block by creating a temporary account to appeal a block on the user talk page, unless the "prevent this user from editing their own talk page" is enabled. This solves the problem of logged-out users unable to use the default unblock process via user talk page. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T398673] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:20}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:20|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods description on the management page has been updated. It is now clearer and easier for users to understand and make use of. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T332385] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new AbuseFilter variable, <code>account_type</code>, has been added to provide a reliable way to determine the account type being created in the <code>createaccount</code> and <code>autocreateaccount</code> actions. As part of this change, the variable <code>accountname</code> has been renamed to <code>account_name</code>, and <code>accountname</code> is now deprecated. Edit filter managers should update any filters that use hardcoded account type checks or the deprecated variable. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414049] * Image thumbnails that are requested in non-standard sizes, and using non-standard methods such as direct requests to <code dir=ltr><nowiki>upload.wikimedia.org/…</nowiki></code> will stop working in the near future. This change is to prevent ongoing external abuse by web-scrapers and bots. Some users with custom CSS/JS, Interface Admins who can fix gadgets and local skins, and Tool-authors, will need to update their code to use standard thumbnail sizes. [[phab:T414805|Details, search-links, and examples of how to fix them, are available in the task]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.13|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/05|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W05"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 26 jan 2026 22:17 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29969530 --> == Nieuwsbrief 147 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr > <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van januari 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Wikipedia een kwart eeuw oud </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Wikipedia is een kwart eeuw oud!|Wikipedia is een kwart eeuw oud!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Terugblik Nieuwjaarsbijeenkomst|Terugblik Nieuwjaarsbijeenkomst]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert mijlpaal van 5000 artikelen|Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert mijlpaal van 5000 artikelen]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Japan-collectie Wereldmuseum Leiden op Wikimedia Commons|Japan-collectie Wereldmuseum Leiden op Wikimedia Commons]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Wist je dat…|Wist je dat…]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Agenda|Agenda]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 27 jan 2026 16:36 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=29359176 --> == This Month in Education: January 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 1 • January 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/January 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/January 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Strengthening Wikimedia Education and Digital Literacy in 2026|Strengthening Wikimedia Education and Digital Literacy in 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Dzongkha Wikipedia Education Program in Bhutan|Dzongkha Wikipedia Education Program in Bhutan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Wikipedia Education Program - Train The Trainer in Nepal|Wikipedia Education Program – Train The Trainer in Nepal]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Wikipedia 25 celebration in the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and IMSU|Wikipedia 25 celebration in the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and IMSU]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/CBSUA boosts Open Knowledge and Local Culture through expanded Wiki Education Program|CBSUA boosts Open Knowledge and Local Culture through expanded Wiki Education Program]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/WikiChallenge African Schools: Young voices, real impact, and continued (reasonable) growth|WikiChallenge African Schools: Young voices, real impact, and continued (reasonable) growth]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Updates on Auckland Museum Summer Student Programme|Updates on Auckland Museum Summer Student Programme]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Stronger and bolder Wikiforhumanrights 2025 in Anambra Network|Stronger and bolder Wikiforhumanrights 2025 in Anambra Network]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Official Opening of IFAK Secondary School Wiki Club: Engaging Youth in Learning Through Open Knowledge|Official Opening of IFAK Secondary School Wiki Club: Engaging Youth in Learning Through Open Knowledge]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Greetings from the Jeronim de Rada WikiClub in Elbasan, Albania, for Christmas 2025|Greetings from the Jeronim de Rada WikiClub in Elbasan, Albania, for Christmas 2025]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Great and productive final activities of 2025 Wikimedia MKD education programme|Great and productive final activities of 2025 Wikimedia MKD education programme]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Envisioning an Open Future together - WikiForAll|Envisioning an Open Future together – WikiForAll]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A look back: reviewing the main education activities in Brazil in 2025|A look back: reviewing the main education activities in Brazil in 2025]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A 147-Year-Old Institution Celebrates 25 Years of Wikipedia: St Aloysius University and the Spirit of Open Knowledge|A 147-Year-Old Institution Celebrates 25 Years of Wikipedia: St Aloysius University and the Spirit of Open Knowledge]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/¡Celebrando 25 años de conocimiento libre! El Proyecto "25x25" llega a las aulas de Córdoba, Argentina|Celebrating 25 years of free knowledge! The '25x25' Project reaches the classrooms of Córdoba, Argentina]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A atuação em rede da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora para a difusão do conhecimento livre na Wikipédia|The collaborative efforts of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora for the dissemination of free knowledge on Wikipedia]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 28 jan 2026 19:26 (CET)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=29951116 --> == ''The Signpost'': 29 January 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/Traffic report|The most viewed articles of 2025]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/News and notes|Good news... but also bad news for the Public Domain]] * News from Diff: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/News from Diff|Solving puzzles together]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/In the media|Every view on the 25th anniversary of everything]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/Comix|Perspectives]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 29 jan 2026 07:31 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=29988053 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-06</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W06"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/06|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The "{{int:pageinfo-toolboxlink}}" feature, which gives validating information about a page ([{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=info}} example]), now automatically includes a table of contents. If there is a local [[{{ns:8}}:Pageinfo-header]] page created by individual users, it can now be removed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T363726] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:21}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:21|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, VisualEditor previously added bold or italic formatting inside link descriptions, making the wikicode complex. This has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T409669] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * There was no XML dump on 20 January. Additionally, from now on, dumps will be generated once per month only. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414389] * The MediaWiki Interfaces team removed support for all transform endpoints containing a trailing slash from the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/API:REST%20API MediaWiki REST API]. All API users currently calling those endpoints are encouraged to transition to the non-trailing slash versions. If you have questions or encounter any problems, please file a ticket in phabricator to the [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/6931/ #MW-Interfaces-Team board]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.14|MediaWiki]] '''Weekly highlight''' * Users are reminded that the Wikimedia Foundation has shared some guiding questions for the July 2026–June 2027 Annual Plan on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Product & Technology OKRs|Meta]] and ''[[diffblog:2025/12/10/shaping-wikimedia-foundations-2026-2027-annual-goals-key-questions-for-the-wikimedia-movement/|Diff]]''. These focus on global trends, faster and healthier experimentation, better support for newcomers, strengthening editors and advanced users, improving collaboration across projects, and growing and retaining readership. Feedback and ideas are welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/06|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W06"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 2 feb 2026 18:43 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30000986 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-07</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W07"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * [[File:Maki-gift-15.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Wishlist item]] Logged-in contributors who manage large or complex watchlists can now organise and filter watched pages in ways that improve their workflows with the new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Watchlist labels|Watchlist labels]] feature. By adding custom labels (for example: pages you created, pages being monitored for vandalism, or discussion pages) users can more quickly identify what needs attention, reduce cognitive load, and respond more efficiently. This improves watchlist usability, especially for highly active editors. * A new feature available on [[Special:Contributions|Special:Contributions]] shows [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Trust and Safety Product/Temporary Accounts|temporary accounts]] that are likely operated by the same person, and so makes patrolling less time-consuming. Upon checking contributions of a temporary account, users with access to temporary account IP addresses can now see a view of contributions from the related temporary accounts. The feature looks up all the IPs associated with a given temporary account within the data retention period and shows all the contributions of all temporary accounts that have used these IPs. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Trust and Safety Product/Temporary Accounts#February 2026: Improvements to the patroller tooling|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415674] * When editors preview a wikitext edit, the reminder box that they are only seeing a preview (which is shown at the top), now has a grey/neutral background instead of a yellow/warning background. This makes it easier to distinguish preview notes from actual warnings (for example, edit conflicts or problematic redirect targets), which will now be shown in separate warning or error boxes. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414742] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] continues to improve — it now properly supports more than one Wikibase site, for example both [[d:|Wikidata]] and [[testwikidata:|testwikidata]]. In addition, issues regarding text direction have been fixed for users who prefer Wikidata or other Wikibase sites in right-to-left (RTL) languages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415440][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415458] * The automatic "magic links" for ISBN, RFC, and PMID numbers have been [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Magic links|deprecated in wikitext since 2021]] due to inflexibility and difficulties with localization. Several wikis have successfully replaced RFC and PMID magic links with equivalent external links, but a template was often required to replace the functionality of the ISBN magic link. There is now a new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Magic words#isbn|built-in parser function]] <code dir=ltr><nowiki>{{#isbn}}</nowiki></code> available to replace the basic functionality of the ISBN magic link. This makes it easier for wikis who wish to migrate off of the deprecated magic link functionality to do so. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T145604] * Two new wikis have been created: ** a {{int:project-localized-name-group-wikipedia}} in [[d:Q35401|Jju]] ([[w:kaj:|<code>w:kaj:</code>]]) [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413283] ** a {{int:project-localized-name-group-wikipedia}} in [[d:Q1186896|Nawat]] ([[w:ppl:|<code>w:ppl:</code>]]) [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413273] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new global user group has been created: [[{{int:grouppage-local-bot}}|{{int:group-local-bot}}]]. It will be used internally by the software to allow community bots to bypass rate limits that are applied to abusive [[w:en:Web scraping|web scrapers]]. Accounts that are approved as bots on at least one Wikimedia wiki will be automatically added to this group. It will not change what user permissions the bot has. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415588] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.15|MediaWiki]] '''Meetings and events''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Users and Developers Conference Spring 2026|MediaWiki Users and Developers Conference, Spring 2026]] will be held March 25–27 in Salt Lake City, USA. This event is organized by and for the third-party MediaWiki community. You can propose sessions and register to attend. [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/AZBWVI46SDEB65PGR5J6E4TYOQQEZXM7/] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W07"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 10 feb 2026 00:30 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Quiddity (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30026671 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-08</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W08"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/08|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Site Reliability Engineering|SRE Team]] will be performing a cleanup of Wikimedia's [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Etherpad|Etherpad]] instance, the web-based editor for real-time collaborative document editing. All pads will be permanently deleted after 30 April, 2026 – if there are still migration projects in progress at that point the team can revisit the date on a case by case basis. Please create local backups of any content you wish to keep, as deleted data cannot be recovered. This cleanup helps reduce database size and minimize infrastructure footprint. Etherpad will continue to support real-time collaboration, but long-term storage should not be expected. Additional cleanups may occur in the future without prior notice. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415237] '''Updates for editors''' * The Information Retrieval team will be launching an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Information Retrieval/Phase 1|Android mobile app experiment]] that tests hybrid search capabilities which can handle both semantic and keyword queries. The improvement of on-platform search will enable readers to find what they’re looking for directly on Wikipedia more easily. The experiment will first be launched on Greek Wikipedia in late February, followed by English, French, and Portuguese in March. [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/08/semantic-search-making-it-easier-to-find-the-information-readers-want/ Read more] on Diff blog. [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Readers/Information_Retrieval] * The Reader Growth team will run [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/WE3.10.2 Mobile Table of Contents|an experiment]] for mobile web users, that adds a table of contents and automatically expands all article sections, to learn more about navigation issues they face. The test will be available on Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, and Vietnamese Wikipedias. * Previously, site notices ([[{{ns:8}}:Sitenotice]] and [[{{ns:8}}:Anonnotice]]) would only render on the desktop site. Now, they will render on all platforms. Users on mobile web will now see these notices and be informed. Site administrators should be prepared to test and fix notices on mobile devices to avoid interference with articles. To opt out, interface admins can add <code dir="ltr">#siteNotice { display: none; }</code> to [[{{ns:8}}:Minerva.css]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T138572][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416644] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:19}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:19|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue on [[Special:RecentChanges|Special:RecentChanges]] has been fixed. Previously, clicking hide in the active filters caused the "view new changes since…" button to disappear, though it should have remained visible. The button now behaves as expected. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T406339] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * New documentation is now available to help editors debug on-site search features. It supports troubleshooting when pages do not appear in results, when ranking seems unexpected, and when you need to inspect what content is being indexed, helping make search behavior easier to understand and analyze. [[mw:Help:CirrusSearch/Debug|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411169] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.16|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/08|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W08"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 16 feb 2026 20:17 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30086330 --> == ''The Signpost'': 17 February 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/In the media|Global powers see Wikipedia as fundamental target for manipulation]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/News and notes|Discussions open for the next WMF Annual Plan]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Serendipity|Maintenance crews continue to slog through Wikipedia's oldest Featured Articles]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Disinformation report|Epstein's obsessions]] * Technology report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Technology report|Wikidata Graph Split and how we address major challenges]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Traffic report|Deaths, killings, films, and the Olympics]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Opinion|Incoming Incurables]] * Crossword: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Crossword|Pop quiz]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Comix|herculean]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 17 feb 2026 09:03 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30039447 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-09</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W09"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/09|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Reference Check|Reference Check]] has been deployed to English Wikipedia, completing its rollout across all Wikipedias. The feature prompts newcomers to add a citation before publishing new content, helping reduce common citation-related reverts and improve verifiability. In A/B testing, the impact was substantial: newcomers shown Reference Check were approximately 2.2 times more likely to include a reference on desktop and about 17.5 times more likely on mobile web. [https://analytics.wikimedia.org/published/reports/editing/reference_check_ab_test_report_final_2025.html] '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:InterwikiSorting|InterwikiSorting extension]], which allowed for the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Interwiki sorting order|sorting of interwiki links]], has been undeployed from Wikipedia. As a result, editors who had enabled interwiki link sorting in non-compact mode (full list format) will now see links reordered. The links moving forward will be listed in the alphabetical order of language code. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T253764] * Later this week, people who are editing a page-section using the mobile visual editor, will notice a new "Edit full page" button. When tapped, you will be able to edit the entire article. This helps when the change you want to make is outside the section you initially opened. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T387175][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T409112] * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience|The Reader Experience team]] is inviting editors to assess whether dark mode should still be considered "beta" on their wiki, based on their experience of how well it functions on desktop and mobile. If the feature is deemed mature, editors can update the interface messages in <code dir=ltr>MediaWiki:skin-theme-description</code> and <code dir=ltr>MediaWiki:Vector-night-mode-beta-tag</code> to indicate that dark mode is ready and no longer considered beta. * The improved [[mw:Wikimedia_Apps/Team/iOS/Activity_Tab|Activity tab]] which displays user-insights is now available to all users of the Wikipedia iOS app (version 7.9.0 and later). Following earlier A/B testing that showed higher account creation among users with access to the feature, it has been rolled out to 100% of users along with some updates. The Activity tab now shows your edited articles in the timeline, offers editing impact insights like contribution counts and article view trends, and customization options to improve in-app experience for users. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:21}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:21|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, a bug that prevented [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:DiscussionTools|DiscussionTools]] from working on mobile has now been fixed, restoring full functionality. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415303] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] that makes this possible continues to improve. The latest upgrade is the inclusion of a [[mw:Extension:GlobalWatchlist#hook|new hook]], <code dir=ltr>ext.globalwatchlist.rebuild</code>, which fires after each watchlist rebuild. This allows you to run gadgets and user scripts for the Special page. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T275159] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.17|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/09|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W09"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 23 feb 2026 20:03 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30119102 --> == Nieuwsbrief 148 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van februari 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Maart staat in het teken van Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Meer zichtbaarheid in maart: Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia|Meer zichtbaarheid in maart: Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Beelddonatie Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis|Beelddonatie Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Wikipedia Schrijfwedstrijd|Wikipedia Schrijfwedstrijd]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Unieke luchtfoto’s van Aruba uit de jaren ’70 vrij beschikbaar|Unieke luchtfoto’s van Aruba uit de jaren ’70 vrij beschikbaar]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Wist je dat…|Wist je dat…]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Agenda - Zien we jou binnenkort?|Agenda - Zien we jou binnenkort?]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 24 feb 2026 13:41 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30007246 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-10</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W10"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/10|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Wikipedia 25 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments|Birthday mode]] is now live on Betawi, Breton, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gorontalo, Indonesian, Italian, Luxembourgish, Madurese, Sicilian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese Wikipedias! This limited-time campaign feature celebrates 25 years of Wikipedia with a birthday mascot, Baby Globe. When turned on, Baby Globe is shown on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments/article configuration|~2,500 articles]], waiting to be discovered by readers. Communities can choose to turn Birthday mode on by getting consensus from their community and asking an admin to enable the feature and customize it via [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments#Community Configuration Demo|community configuration]] on the local wiki. '''Updates for editors''' * [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing|Sub-referencing]], a new feature to re-use references with different details has been released to Swedish Wikipedia, Polish Wikipedia and [[:phab:T418209|a couple of other wikis]]. You can [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing#test|try the feature]] on these projects or on testwiki and [https://en.wikipedia.beta.wmcloud.org/wiki/Sub-referencing betawiki]. Learnings from the first pilot wiki German Wikipedia have been [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing/Learnings|published in a report]]. Reach out to the Wikimedia Deutschland team if you are [[:m:Talk:WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing#Pilot wikis|interested in becoming a pilot wiki]]. * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Edit check#Paste check|Paste Check]] will become available at all Wikipedias this week. The feature prompts newcomers who are pasting text they are not likely to have written into VisualEditor to consider whether doing so risks a copyright violation. Paste Check [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Tags|tags]] all edits where it is shown for potential review. Local administrators can configure various aspects of the feature via [[{{#special:EditChecks}}]]. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Paste Check#A/B Experiment|Research]] across 22 wikis found that Paste Check resulted in an 18% decrease in relative reverted-edits compared to the control group. Translators can [https://translatewiki.net/w/i.php?title=Special%3ATranslate&group=ext-visualeditor-ve-mw-editcheck&filter=&optional=1&action=translate help to localize] this and related features. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience|Reader Experience team]] will be standardizing the user menu in the top right for all mobile users so that it is closer to the desktop experience. Currently this user menu is only visible to users with Advanced Mobile Controls (AMC) turned on. The only change is that a couple buttons previously in the left-side menu will move to the top right for users who do not have AMC turned on. This change is expected to go out March 9 and seeks to improve the user interface. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413912] * Starting in the week of March 2, the emails sent out when an email address was added, removed, or changed for an account will switch to a substantially nicer and clearer HTML email from the prior plaintext one. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T410807] * Notifications are currently limited to 2,000 historic entries per user, and extend back to 2013 when the feature was released. This is going to be changed to only store Notifications from the last 5 years, but up to 10,000 of them. This will help with long-term infrastructure health and help to prevent more recent notifications from disappearing too soon. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T383948] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] which lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on a single page continues to see improvements. The latest update improves label usage experience. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] now allows activating the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Language#Fallback languages|language fallback system]] for Wikidata items without labels in the viewed language, and showing those labels in the user’s preferred Wikidata language if no <code dir=ltr>uselang=</code> URL parameter is provided. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T373686][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416111] * The Wikipedia Android team has started a beta test of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Information Retrieval/Phase 1|hybrid search]] on Greek Wikipedia. Hybrid search capabilities can handle both semantic and keyword queries enabling readers to find what they’re looking for directly on Wikipedia more easily. * For security reasons, members of certain user groups are [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Mandatory two-factor authentication for users with some extended rights|required to have two-factor authentication]] (2FA) enabled. Currently, 2FA is required to use the group, but not to be a member of it. Given that this model still has some vulnerabilities, the situation will [[phab:T418580|gradually change in March]]. Members of these groups will be unable to disable last 2FA method on their account, and it will be impossible to add users without 2FA to these groups. Users will still be able to add new authentication methods or remove them, as long as at least one method is continuously enabled. In the second half of March, users without 2FA will be removed from these groups. This applies to: CentralNotice administrators, checkusers, interface administrators, suppressors, Wikidata staff, Wikifunctions staff, WMF Office IT and WMF Trust & Safety. Nothing will change for other users. See the linked task for deployment schedule. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418580] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:27}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:27|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue preventing users from creating an instance in [https://www.wikibase.cloud/ Wikibase.cloud] has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416807] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * To help ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]], over the next month the Wikimedia Foundation will implement global API rate limits across our APIs. In early March, stricter limits will be applied to unidentified requests from outside Toolforge/WMCS and API requests that are made from web browsers. In April, higher limits will be applied to identified traffic. These limits are intentionally set as high as possible to minimise impact on the community. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]]. * The Wikidata Query Service Linked Data Fragment (LDF) endpoint will be decommissioned in February. This endpoint served limited traffic, which was successfully migrated to other data access methods that were better suited to support existing use cases. The hardware used to support the LDF endpoint will be reallocated to support the ongoing backend migration efforts. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415696] * The new Parsoid parser [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Parsoid/Parser Unification/Updates|continues to be deployed to additional wikis]], improving platform sustainability and making it easier to introduce new reading and editing features. Parsoid is now the default parser on 488 WMF wikis (268 Wikipedias), now covering more than 10% of all Wikipedia page views. * The process and criteria for [[Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Enterprise#Access|requesting exceptional access]] to the high volume feed of the ''Wikimedia Enterprise'' APIs (at no cost for mission-aligned usecases), [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Enterprise#Exceptional access criteria|have now been published]]. This is to provide more thorough and clearer documentation for users. * [https://techblog.wikimedia.org/ Tech Blog], the blog dedicated to the Wikimedia technical community [https://techblog.wikimedia.org/2026/02/24/a-tech-blog-diff/ will be migrating] to [[diffblog:|Diff]], the community news and event blog. The migration should be complete in April 2026, after which new posts will be accepted for publishing. Readers will be able to access posts – old and new – on the landing page at https://diff.wikimedia.org/techblog. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.18|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/10|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W10"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 2 mrt 2026 18:51 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30137798 --> == This Month in Education: February 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 2 • February 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/February 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/February 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Cairo University Spanish Language Volunteers document Madrid’s Historic and Contemporary Palaces|Cairo University Spanish Language Volunteers document Madrid’s Historic and Contemporary Palaces]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia in Uzbekistan|Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia in Uzbekistan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Encontro da Rede Latino Americana de Inteligência Artificial Feminista: construindo futuros possíveis|Meeting of the Latin American Network of Feminist Artificial Intelligence: building possible futures]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Farewelling the Auckland Museum Summer Students|Farewelling the Auckland Museum Summer Students]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Inclusive Climate Learning with Wikimedia Reaches Special School in Kumasi|Inclusive Climate Learning with Wikimedia Reaches Special School in Kumasi]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Introducing Wikimedia in Academic curriculum for students of higher education in universities of Telangana |Introducing Wikimedia in Academic curriculum for students of higher education in universities of Telangana]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Learning from Finland: Edit-a-thon on Finnish Education set to take place in Belgrade|Learning from Finland: Edit-a-thon on Finnish Education set to take place in Belgrade]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Library of IME-USP Workshop: Edits in History of Mathematics|Library of IME-USP Workshop: Edits in History of Mathematics]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/LitFest 2026: Room to Dream to amplify local voices across Wikimedia|LitFest 2026: Room to Dream to amplify local voices across Wikimedia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/New online workshops for the German language Wikipedia|New online workshops for the German language Wikipedia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Road to Wiki Cohort 1: Building India's Next Generation of Wikimedia Technical Contributors|Road to Wiki Cohort 1: Building India's Next Generation of Wikimedia Technical Contributors]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/The history of the Wikimedia movement in a Brazil: a book about stories and projects|The history of the Wikimedia movement in a Brazil: a book about stories and projects]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Club Federal Government Boys College Celebrates Mother Tongue Day|Wiki Club Federal Government Boys College Celebrates Mother Tongue Day]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Club Minalabac joins Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages|Wiki Club Minalabac joins Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Love Folklore Photowalk at Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026|Wiki Love Folklore Photowalk at Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Loves Fish Workshop Empowers Students to Document Coastal Biodiversity|Wiki Loves Fish Workshop Empowers Students to Document Coastal Biodiversity]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/WikiCendekia 2026: Insights from our training of admins in Indonesia|WikiCendekia 2026: Insights from our training of admins in Indonesia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wikimedia MKD's activities- new wiki club and a lots of new training workshops|Wikimedia MKD's activities- new wiki club and a lots of new training workshops]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/WikiPatrimoine Senghor : Valorisation du patrimoine culturel africain à l'Université Senghor|WikiPatrimoine Senghor : Valuation of African cultural heritage at the University Senghor]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wikipedia Turns 25: Young Voices, Big Future|Wikipedia Turns 25: Young Voices, Big Future]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 3 mrt 2026 12:56 (CET)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30155806 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-11</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W11"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/11|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/Server switch|All wikis will be read-only]] for a few minutes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1774450800 15:00 UTC]. This is for the datacenter server switchover backup tests, [[wikitech:Deployments/Yearly calendar|which happen twice a year]]. During the switchover, all Wikimedia website traffic is shifted from one primary data center to the backup data center to test availability and prevent service disruption even in emergencies. * Last week, all wikis had 2 hours of read-only time, and extended unavailability for user-scripts and gadgets. This was due to a security incident which has since been resolved. Work is ongoing to prevent re-occurrences. For current information please see the [[m:Steward's noticeboard#Statement on Meta about today's user script security incident|post on the Stewards' noticeboard]] ([[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation/Product and Technology/Product Safety and Integrity/March 2026 User Script Incident|translations]]). '''Updates for editors''' * Users facing multiple blocks on mobile will now see the reasons for each block separately, instead of a generic message. This helps them understand why they are blocked and what steps they can take to resolve the issue. For example, users affected for using common VPNs (such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Apple iCloud Private Relay|iCloud Private Relay]]) will receive clearer guidance on what they need to do to start editing again. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T357118] * Later this week, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Suggestion Mode|Suggestion Mode]] will become available as a beta feature within the visual editor at all Wikipedias. This feature proactively suggests various types of actions that people can consider taking to improve Wikipedia articles, and learn about related guidelines. The feature is locally configurable, and can also be locally expanded with custom Suggestions. Current settings can be seen at [[Special:EditChecks]] and there are [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Suggestion mode#For administrators %E2%80%93 local customization|instructions for how administrators can customize]] the links to point to local guidelines. The feature is connected to [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Edit check|Edit check]] which suggests improvements while someone is writing new content. In the future, the Editing team plans to evaluate the feature's impact with newcomers through a controlled experiment. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T404600] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where the cursor became misaligned during the use of CodeMirror’s syntax highlighting, which makes wikitext and code easier to read, has now been fixed. This problem specifically affected users who defined a font rule in a custom stylesheet while creating a new topic with DiscussionTools. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418793] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * API rate limiting update: To help ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]], global API rate limits will be applied this week to requests without a compliant User-Agent that originate from outside Toolforge/WMCS and to unauthenticated requests made from web browsers. Higher limits will be applied to identified traffic in April. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]]. * The new GraphQL API has been released. The API was developed as a flexible alternative to select features of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS), to improve developer experience and foster adaptability, and efficient data access. Try it out and [[d:Wikidata:Wikibase GraphQL#Feedback and development|give feedback]]. You can also [https://greatquestion.co/wikimediadeutschland/GraphQLAPI/apply sign up for usability tests]. * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Unsupported Tools Working Group|PTAC Unsupported Tools Working Group]] continued improvements to [[commons:Special:MyLanguage/Commons:Video2commons#|Video2Commons]] in February, with fixes addressing authentication errors, large-file handling, task queue visibility, and clearer upload behavior. Work is still ongoing in some areas, including changes related to deprecated server-side uploads. Read [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Unsupported Tools Working Group#February 2026|this update]] to learn more. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.19|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * The Article Guidance team invites experienced Wikipedia editors from selected [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Pilot wikis and collaborators#Collaborators|pilot wikis]] and interested contributors from other Wikipedias to fill out this questionnaire which is available in [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmLeVWnxmsCbPoI_UF2jyRcn73WRGWCVPHzerXb4Cz97X_Ag/viewform English], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6rzr4XXQw8r4024fE3geTPFe13M_6w7Mitj-YJi0sOlWTAw/viewform?usp=header Arabic], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdok3-RfB18lcugYTUMGkpwmqG_8p760Wv4dCXitOXOszjUDw/viewform?usp=header Bengali], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjTfYp4jEo0akA4B1e-Nfg3QZPCudUjhJzHzzDi6AHyAaMGA/viewform?usp=header Japanese], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScteVoI29Aue4xc72dekk-6RYtvmMgQxzMI900UOawrFrSTWg/viewform?usp=header Portuguese], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetdxnYwL3ub2vqA7awCg5hJZPMIYcDPaiTe12rY9h0GYnVlw/viewform?usp=header Persian], and [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNvfJF-Ot-4pzA4qAN771_0QDJ4Li19YcUsaTgSKW8Nc7U_Q/viewform?usp=header Turkish]. Your answers will help the team customize guidance for less experienced editors and help them learn community policies and practices while creating an article. Learn more [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|on the project page]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/11|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W11"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 9 mrt 2026 19:52 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30213008 --> == ''The Signpost'': 10 March 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * Interview: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Interview|Bernadette Meehan, new Wikimedia Foundation CEO]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/News and notes|Security testing unleashes computer worm on Meta-wiki]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Special report|What actually happened during the Wikimedia security incident?]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/In the media|Indonesian government blocks Wikimedia logins; archive site scoured from Wikipedia after owner runs malware]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Recent research|To wiki, perchance to groki]] * Obituary: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Obituary|Madhav Gadgil, Fredrick Brennan, Mark Miller, Chip Berlet]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Opinion|Interface administrators and trusting trust]] * Technology report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Technology report|English Wikipedia deprecates archive.today after DDoS against blog, altered content]] * Op-ed: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Op-ed|Why is "Trypsin-sensitive photosynthetic activities in chloroplast membranes" cited in "List of tallest buildings in Chicago"?]] * Essay: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Essay|The pursuit of a button click]] * In focus: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/In focus|Short descriptions: One year later]] * WikiProject report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/WikiProject report|Unreferenced articles backlog drive]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Community view|Speaking of planning ...]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Traffic report|Over the mountain, kissing silver inlaid clouds]] * Crossword: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Crossword|"It will never happen"]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Comix|BRIEn't]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 10 mrt 2026 05:15 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30121359 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-12</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W12"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/12|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature, also known as [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror 6]], has been used for wikitext syntax highlighting since November 2024. It will be promoted out of beta by May 2026 in order to bring improvements and new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Features|features]] to all editors who use the standard syntax highlighter. If you have any questions or concerns about promoting the feature out of beta, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help talk:Extension:CodeMirror|please share]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T259059] * Some changes to local user groups are performed by stewards on Meta-Wiki and logged there only. Now, interwiki rights changes will be logged both on Meta-Wiki and the wiki of the target user to make it easier to access a full record of user's rights changes on a local wiki. Past log entries for such changes will be backfilled in the coming weeks. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T6055] * On wikis using [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Flagged Revisions|Flagged Revisions]], the number of pending changes shown on [[{{#Special:PendingChanges}}]] previously counted pages which were no longer pending review, because they have been removed from the system without being reviewed, e.g. due to being deleted, moved to a different namespace, or due to wiki configuration changes. The count will be correct now. On some wikis the number shown will be much smaller than before. There should be no change to the list of pages itself. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413016] * Wikifunctions composition language has been rewritten, resulting in a new version of the language. This change aims to increase service stability by reducing the orchestrator's memory consumption. This rewrite also enables substantial latency reduction, code simplification, and better abstractions, which will open the door to later feature additions. Read more about [[f:Special:MyLanguage/Wikifunctions:Status updates/2026-03-11|the changes]]. * Users can now sort search results alphabetically by page title. The update gives an additional option to finding pages more easily and quickly. Previously, results could be sorted by Edit date, Creation date, or Relevance. To use the new option, open 'Advanced Search' on the search results page and select 'Alphabetically' under 'Sorting Order'. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T403775] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:28}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:28|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the bug that prevented UploadWizard on Wikimedia Commons from importing files from Flickr has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419263] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new special page, [[{{#special:LintTemplateErrors}}]], has been created to list transcluded pages that are flagged as containing lint errors to help users discover them easily. The list is sorted by the number of transclusions with errors. For example: [[{{#special:LintTemplateErrors}}/night-mode-unaware-background-color]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T170874] * Users of the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature have been using [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] for syntax highlighting when editing JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Vue and Lua content pages, for some time now. Along with promoting CodeMirror 6 out of beta, the plan is to replace CodeEditor as the standard editor for these content models by May 2026. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help talk:Extension:CodeMirror|Feedback or concerns are welcome]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] JavaScript modules will soon be upgraded to CodeMirror 6. Leading up to the upgrade, loading the <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror</code> or <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror.lib</code> modules from gadgets and user scripts was deprecated in July 2025. The use of the <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror.switch</code> hook was also deprecated in March 2025. Contributors can now make their scripts or gadgets compatible with CodeMirror 6. See the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror#Gadgets and user scripts|migration guide]] for more information. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T373720] * The MediaWiki Interfaces team is expanding coverage of REST API module definitions to include [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:REST API/Extensions|extension APIs]]. REST API modules are groups of related endpoints that can be independently managed and versioned. Modules now exist for [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414470 GrowthExperiments] and [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419053 Wikifunctions] APIs. As we migrate extension APIs to this structure, documentation will move out of the main MediaWiki OpenAPI spec and REST Sandbox view, and will instead be accessible via module-specific options in the dropdown on the [https://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RestSandbox REST Sandbox] (i.e., [[{{#Special:RestSandbox}}]], available on all wiki projects). * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] extension provides different pieces of information about the wiki where the module is being used via the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual|mw.site]] library. Starting last week, the library also provides a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.site.wikiId|way]] of accessing the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Wiki ID|wiki ID]] that can be used to facilitate cross-wiki module maintenance. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T146616] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.20|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Coolest Tool Award|2026 Coolest Tool Award]] celebrating outstanding community tools, is now open for nominations! Nominate your favorite tool using the [https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/435684?lang=en nomination survey] form by 23 March 2026. For more information on privacy and data handling, please see the [[foundation:Special:MyLanguage/Legal:Coolest_Tool_Award_2026_Survey_Privacy_Statement|survey privacy statement]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/12|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W12"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 16 mrt 2026 20:35 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30260505 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Upcoming deployment of CampaignEvents extension to Wikibooks</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="message"/> Hello everyone, We are writing to inform you that the [[mw:Help:Extension:CampaignEvents|CampaignEvents extension]] will be deployed to all Wikibooks projects during the week of '''23 March 2026'''. This follows last year’s broader rollout across Wikimedia projects. We realized that Wikibooks was not included at the time, and we’re now addressing that to ensure consistency across all communities. The CampaignEvents extension provides tools to support event and campaign organization on-wiki, including features like on-wiki event registration and collaboration lists(global event list). We welcome any questions, feedback, or concerns you may have. We are also happy to support anyone interested in trying out the tools. ''Apologies if this message is not in your preferred language. If you’re able to help translate it for your community, please feel free to do so.'' <section end="message"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:Udehb-WMF|Udehb-WMF]] ([[User talk:Udehb-WMF|overleg]]) 19 mrt 2026 19:22 (CET)</bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Udehb-WMF@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Udehb-WMF/sandbox/MM_target&oldid=30284073 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-13</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W13"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/13|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Wikimedia site users can now log in without a password using passkeys. This is a secure method supported by fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN. With this change, all users who opt for passwordless login will find it easier, faster, and more secure to log in to their accounts using any device. The new passkey login option currently appears as an autofill suggestion in the username field. An additional [[phab:T417120|"Log in with passkey" button]] will soon be available for users who have already registered a passkey. This update will improve security and user experience. The [[c:File:Passwordless_login_screencast.webm|screen recording]] demonstrates the passwordless login process step by step. * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/Server switch|All wikis will be read-only]] for a few minutes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1774450800 15:00 UTC]. This is for the datacenter server switchover backup tests, [[wikitech:Deployments/Yearly calendar|which happen twice a year]]. During the switchover, all Wikimedia website traffic is shifted from one primary data center to the backup data center to test availability and prevent service disruption even in emergencies. '''Updates for editors''' * Wikimedia site users can now export their notifications older than 5 years using a [[toolforge:echo-chamber|new Toolforge tool]]. This will ensure that users retain their important notifications and avoid them being lost based on the planned change to delete notifications older than 5 years, as previously announced. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T383948] * Wikipedia editors in Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, and Simple English now have access to Special:PersonalDashboard. This is an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Moderator Tools/Dashboard|early version of an experience]] that introduces newer editors to patrolling workflows, making it easier for them to move from making edits to participating in more advanced moderation work on their project. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T402647] * The [[Special:Block]] now has two minor interface changes. Administrators can now easily perform indefinite blocks through a dedicated radio button in the expiry section. Also, choosing an indefinite expiry provides a different set of common reasons to select from, which can be changed at: [[MediaWiki:Ipbreason-indef-dropdown]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T401823] * Mobile editors [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#Logged-out|at several wikis]] can now see an improved logged-out edit warning, thanks to the recent updates from the Growth team. These changes released last week are part of ongoing efforts and tests to enhance [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments|account creation experience on mobile]] and then increase participation. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T408484] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:36}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:36|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the bug that prevented mobile web users from seeing the block information when affected by multiple blocks has been fixed. They can now see messages of all the blocks currently affecting them when they access Wikipedia. '''Updates for technical contributors''' * Images built using Toolforge will soon get the upgraded buildpacks version, bringing support for newer language versions and other upstream improvements and fixes. If you use Toolforge Build Service, review the recent [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/cloud-announce@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/EMYTA32EV2V5SQ2JIEOD2CL66YFIZEKV/ cloud-announce email] and update your build configuration as necessary to ensure your tools are compatible. [https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Help:Toolforge/Building_container_images&oldid=2392097#Buildpack_environment_upgrade_process][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T380127] * The [https://api.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page API Portal] documentation wiki will shut down in June 2026. API keys created on the API Portal will continue to work normally. api.wikimedia.org endpoints will be deprecated gradually starting in July 2026. Documentation on the API Portal is moving to [[mw:Wikimedia APIs|mediawiki.org]]. Learn more on the [[wikitech:API Portal/Deprecation|project page]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.21|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes|WMDE Technical Wishes]] is considering improvements to [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names|automatically generated reference names in VisualEditor]]. Please check out the [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names#Proposed solutions|proposed solutions]] and participate in the [[m:Talk:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names#Request for comment|request for comment]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/13|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W13"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 23 mrt 2026 17:51 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30268305 --> == Nieuwsbrief 149 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van maart 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia </div> <hr><br> |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia 25 jaar!|Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia 25 jaar!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Hiphop in Nederland: The Wiki Files|Hiphop in Nederland: The Wiki Files]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Beursaanvraag geopend voor Wikimania 2026|Beursaanvraag geopend voor Wikimania 2026]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Publiek Domeindag 2026|Publiek Domeindag 2026]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Adopteer een Kamerlid|Adopteer een Kamerlid]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Suriname Tijdmachine Mapathon|Suriname Tijdmachine Mapathon]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Afsluiting van de #100wikiwomen-challenge|Afsluiting van de #100wikiwomen-challenge]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Agenda|Agenda]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 24 mrt 2026 13:03 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30007246 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-14</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W14"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/14|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Beta version of [[abstract:|Abstract Wikipedia]] a new Wikimedia project which is language-independent, was launched last week. The project allows communities to build Wikipedia articles in their native language, which can be readily accessed by other users in their own languages. The wiki is powered by instructions from Wikifunctions and also based on structured content from Wikidata. [[:f:Special:MyLanguage/Wikifunctions:Status updates/2026-03-26|Read more]]. '''Updates for editors''' * The Growth team is running an A/B test to evaluate a clearer, more user-friendly message that promotes account creation on wikis. Currently when logged-out mobile users begin editing, they see a jarring warning message that can feel abrupt and discouraging. This also presents temporary account editing as the default rather than encouraging account creation. The test is running on ten Wikipedias, including Arabic, French, Spanish and German. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#2. Improve logged-out warning message (T415160)|Read more]]. * The Wikimedia Apps team is inviting feedback on [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Apps/Team/Future of Editing on the Mobile Apps|how editing should work on the Wikipedia mobile apps]]. The discussion focuses on improving how users access editing tools when they tap "Edit". This is part of a broader effort to convert readers who develop an interest in editing, to access a more user-friendly pathway to start contributing. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:45}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:45|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where citation fetching from the large newspaper archive [https://www.newspapers.com Newspapers.com] was no longer working, due to a block in [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Citoid|Citoid]] requests, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419903] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.22|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/14|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W14"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 30 mrt 2026 21:25 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30329462 --> == ''The Signpost'': 31 March 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/News and notes|Entirety of Wikinews to be shut down]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/In the media|AI ban, newspapers disrupt archiving; and antisemitism complaints]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Community view|Videos from WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Disinformation report|Cleaning up after Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard, and Mohamed Al-Fayed]] * WikiConference report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/WikiConference report|WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC review]] * Obituary: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Obituary|Dr. Subas Chandra Rout]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Traffic report|Call in the dogs of war, soldier of fortune]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Gallery|Canadian Rangers participate in Operation ''Enduring Encyclopedia'']] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Comix|n00bsitting]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 31 mrt 2026 12:08 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30329870 --> == This Month in Education: March 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 3 • March 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/March 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/March 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Advancing 21st-Century Education: Proposal to Establish the Yorùbá Wikipedia Fan Club at Arolu College of Education, Ilemona|Advancing 21st-Century Education: Proposal to Establish the Yorùbá Wikipedia Fan Club at Arolu College of Education, Ilemona]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Awareness Programme on Language and Culture Protection by KWUG|Awareness Programme on Language and Culture Protection by KWUG]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Teachers from Various Institutions in Rio de Janeiro Explore Wikipedia as a Means of Preserving Memory and Checking Sources|Teachers from Various Institutions in Rio de Janeiro Explore Wikipedia as a Means of Preserving Memory and Checking Sources]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Edu Wiki Nigeria Co-Founder Facilitates Textbook Donation to AHAJAS Integrated School, Gombe|Edu Wiki Nigeria Co-Founder Facilitates Textbook Donation to AHAJAS Integrated School, Gombe]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Inside Wikimedia Ukraine's education program|Inside Wikimedia Ukraine's education program]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Karavali Wikimedians at Mangaluru Design Summit 2026|Karavali Wikimedians at Mangaluru Design Summit 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/One School, One Article Campaign Wrap Up|One School, One Article Campaign Wrap Up]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Seeds of Knowledge: A Wiki Project that Sparked a Community at ADUN|Seeds of Knowledge: A Wiki Project that Sparked a Community at ADUN]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Student workshops at Serbian Universities: enriching Wikipedia with topics on culture and technology|Student workshops at Serbian Universities: enriching Wikipedia with topics on culture and technology]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/The Open Knowledge Alliance: Wikimedia and Libraries|The Open Knowledge Alliance: Wikimedia and Libraries]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikimedia CR published updated guide for beginners|Wikimedia CR published updated guide for beginners]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikimedia goes back to the classroom in Brazil|Wikimedia goes back to the classroom in Brazil]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Workshop on Feminism and Folklore 2026 by Wiki Club SATI|Workshop on Feminism and Folklore 2026 by Wiki Club SATI]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/“Wikimedia MKD in Action: Teacher Conferences and Education Activities|“Wikimedia MKD in Action: Teacher Conferences and Education Activities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikipedia & Libraries: Building New Contributors|Wikipedia & Libraries: Building New Contributors]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 1 apr 2026 12:21 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30317659 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-15</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W15"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/15|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CampaignEvents|CampaignEvents extension]] now includes a new group goal-setting feature, enabling organizers to set and track event goals such as the number of articles created and participating contributors in real time. Similarly, participants can work toward shared targets and see their collective impact as the event unfolds. The feature is now available on all Wikimedia wikis. Learn more in [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CampaignEvents/Registration/Collaborative contributions#Goal setting|the documentation]]. * [[File:Maki-gift-15.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Wishlist item]] The new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Watchlist labels|watchlist labels]] feature (announced in [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Tech News 2026-07]]) is now available via VisualEditor, the source editor, and the 'watchstar' (or watch link, for skins that don't have a star icon). Previously it was only possible to assign labels via [[Special:EditWatchlist|EditWatchlist]]. In all three places it is a new field following the expiry field. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where talk pages on mobile with Parsoid are unusable after empty section headers, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419171] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing|sub-referencing feature]], which lets editors add details to an existing reference without duplicating it, will be gradually rolled out to [[phab:T414094|more wikis]] later this year. Wikis using the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reference Tooltips|Reference Tooltips]] gadget are encouraged to update their version (typically at [[m:MediaWiki:Gadget-ReferenceTooltips.js|MediaWiki:Gadget-ReferenceTooltips.js]] as shown [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1344408362 here]) to ensure compatibility. Other reference-related gadgets may also be affected. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416304] * All Wikinews editions will be closed and switched to read-only mode on 4 May 2026. Content will remain accessible, but no new edits or articles can be added. This closure was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation following extended discussions. [[m:Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard#Board of Trustees Approves Closure of Wikinews|Read more]]. * The [[:mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:Action API|Action API]] has had several formats for requested output. One of them, <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>format=php</nowiki></code></bdi>, is being removed soon. Please ensure your scripts or bots use the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:Data formats#Output|JSON format]]. This removal should affect very few scripts and bots. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T118538] * The [[Special:NamespaceInfo|Special:NamespaceInfo]] page now includes namespace aliases. For example "WP" for the "Project" ("Wikipedia") namespace on the German Wikipedia. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T381455] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.23|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/15|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W15"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 6 apr 2026 18:19 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30362761 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-16</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W16"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/16|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Experienced editors are invited to [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Main_Page test] the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|Article guidance]] feature, designed to help less-experienced editors create well-structured, policy-compliant Wikipedia articles. Testing instructions are [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Test feature guide|available]]. Also, after reviewing [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Category:Pages_using_article_guidance the outlines], please provide feedback on the [[mw:Talk:Article guidance|project talk page]]. Based on your input, the feature will be refined and transferred to the pilot Wikipedias to translate and adapt. Check out [[c:File:Article Guidance workflow demo - April 2026.webm|the video]] explaining the feature. '''Updates for editors''' * On most wikis, all autoconfirmed users can now use [[Special:ChangeContentModel|Special:ChangeContentModel]] page to [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:ChangeContentModel|create new pages with custom content models]], such as mass message lists, making custom page formats more accessible. Check [[Special:ListGroupRights|Special:ListGroupRights]] for the status of your wiki. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T248294] * The Growth team has launched an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account_Creation_Experiments|account creation experiment]] to evaluate whether adding an account creation button to the mobile web header increases new account registrations and encourages more mobile users to contribute to the wikis. The experiment is currently live on Hindi, Indonesian, Bengali, Thai, and Hebrew Wikipedia, and targets 10% of logged-out mobile web users. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:30}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:30|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where VisualEditor could get stuck loading on Windows devices with animations turned off, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T382856] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * Starting later this week, {{int:group-abusefilter}} who have the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature enabled will have [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] as the editor at [[Special:AbuseFilter|Special:AbuseFilter]]. This is part of the broader effort to make the user experience more consistent across all editors. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T399673][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * Tools and bots that access the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Notifications/API|Notifications API]] (<bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>action=query&meta=notifications</nowiki></code></bdi>) will need to update their OAuth or BotPassword grants to also include access to private notifications. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T421991] * Due to a library upgrade, listings on category pages may be displayed out of order starting on Monday, 20th April. A migration script will be run to correct this, and will take hours to days depending on the size of the wiki (up to a week for English Wikipedia). [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T422544] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.24|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/16|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W16"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 13 apr 2026 17:19 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30380527 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-17</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W17"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/17|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * After two years of development, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]], also known as [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror 6]], is to be promoted out of beta on Tuesday, April 21. It brings better code and wikitext readability, reduction in typing errors, and other [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|benefits]] to all users of the standard syntax highlighter. A huge thank you to volunteer [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/p/Bhsd/ Bhsd] who developed many of the new features, including [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Code folding|code folding]], [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Autocompletion|autocompletion]], and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Linting|linting]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T259059] * A major update to the Wikipedia app for iOS is now rolling out, redesigning the interface to align with Apple's latest "Liquid Glass" visual design. [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wikipedia/id324715238 Download the latest version] and explore the update. '''Updates for editors''' * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/WE3.3.4 Reading lists|Reading lists]] is a feature which allows readers to save articles to a list for reading later. This feature is now in beta on Arabic, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Chinese Wikipedias and by default for all new accounts on all Wikipedias. * An experiment which explores extending [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/Mobile page previews|Page Previews to mobile web]] will be launched in the week of April 20 on Arabic, English, French, Italian, Polish, and Vietnamese Wikipedias. Page Previews are pop-ups that display a thumbnail, lead paragraph, and a link to open the full article of a blue link, thereby improving content discovery. The feature is already available on desktop and in the apps. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/List of experiments in Product and Technology#Template|Read more about this experiment and others]]. * On several wikis, logged-in editors who haven't [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Email confirmation|confirmed their email addresses]] can now see a banner encouraging them to do so. Having the email address confirmed allows a user to restore access to the account if they lose it. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Account Security#Encouraging users to confirm their email addresses|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T421366] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:15}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:15|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where editing very large wiki pages in the 2017 wikitext editor caused slow loading, preview and scrolling lag, and performance issues when selecting, cutting, or pasting content, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T184857] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As part of the promotion of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] from a beta feature, all users will use [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] for syntax highlighting when editing JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Vue and Lua content pages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * The <code>mirrors.wikimedia.org</code> service for Debian and Ubuntu users will sunset and stop working on May 15. The resources for the service will be replaced with new and better options. Some users may need to switch to a different server which should take about a minute. [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/LJYRIS4WB66HIRCAO4GIDTXCMDVZRBMA/ You can read more]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416707] * The <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>image</nowiki></code></bdi> and <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>oldimage</nowiki></code></bdi> table will be removed from [[wikitech:Help:Wiki Replicas|wikireplicas]]. If your tools or queries access <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>image</nowiki></code></bdi> or <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>oldimage</nowiki></code></bdi> directly, please update them to use the <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>file</nowiki></code></bdi> and <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>filerevision</nowiki></code></bdi> table before 28 May. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T28741] * Following the recent implementation of global API rate limits on unidentified traffic, the Wikimedia Foundation will continue efforts to ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]] by applying global limits to identified API traffic beginning the last week of April. These limits are intentionally set as high as possible to minimise impact on the community. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]] and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits/FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Attribution API|Attribution API]] is now available as a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Stability policy|beta]]. The API fetches information for crediting Wikimedia articles and media files wherever they are used. Reference documentation is available through the REST Sandbox special page available on all Wikimedia wikis (such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?api=attribution.v0-beta&title=Special%3ARestSandbox REST sandbox on English Wikipedia]). Share your feedback on the [[mw:Talk:Attribution API|project talk page]]. * There is no new MediaWiki version this week. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/17|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W17"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 20 apr 2026 17:00 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30432763 --> == ''The Signpost'': 21 April 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/News and notes|Six Serbian Wikipedia editors banned following controversy about political bias]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/In the media|Could Wikipedia be involved in Massachusetts' proposed social media ban for minors?]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Gallery|March equinox]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Traffic report|Time to change my galaxy in case, we outta space!]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Comix|Of skirts and articles]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 21 apr 2026 08:50 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30434643 --> == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Apologies for writing in English. {{int:Please-translate}} A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[Gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[Overleg gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|overleg]]) 26 apr 2026 02:57 (CEST) </bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Codename Noreste@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> == This Month in Education: April 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 4 • April 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/April 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/April 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Empowering Knowledge: Wikimedia MKD Education Update|Empowering Knowledge: Wikimedia MKD Education Update]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/WikiScholar: A School-Level Initiative to Promote Free Knowledge in Bangladesh|WikiScholar: A School-Level Initiative to Promote Free Knowledge in Bangladesh]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikipedia for School 2025–2026: A Competition That Continued Despite Frost, Power Outages, and War|Wikipedia for School 2025–2026: A Competition That Continued Despite Frost, Power Outages, and War]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikimedia UK and Thoughtful delivery new media literacy teacher training course|Wikimedia UK and Thoughtful delivery new media literacy teacher training course]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikimedia CR supporting SDG's in Czech schools|Wikimedia CR supporting SDG's in Czech schools]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/University Students’ Mandatory Internships at Wikimedia Armenia|University Students’ Mandatory Internships at Wikimedia Armenia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Third year of collaboration with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania|Third year of collaboration with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Students Discover Open Source and Learn Wikipedia and Wikidata Skills for the First Time in Zarqa, Jordan|Students Discover Open Source and Learn Wikipedia and Wikidata Skills for the First Time in Zarqa, Jordan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Leveraging on Wikipedia as a tool for curbing Health Misinformation and Disinformation in Akwa Ibom and Rivers State, Nigeria|Leveraging on Wikipedia as a tool for curbing Health Misinformation and Disinformation in Akwa Ibom and Rivers State, Nigeria]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Governance and Public Knowledge: Wikipedia as a Learning Tool in Sustainability Education through UNESCO Designated Sites|Governance and Public Knowledge: Wikipedia as a Learning Tool in Sustainability Education through UNESCO Designated Sites]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/A month full of encounters with students in Brazil|A month full of encounters with students in Brazil]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 27 apr 2026 18:01 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30406002 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-18</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W18"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/18|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * There is a change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the [[{{int:grouppage-autoconfirmed/{{CONTENTLANGUAGE}}}}|{{int:group-autoconfirmed}}]] group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418484] * All Wikipedia users with new accounts and those who activated the "automatically enable most beta features" option in their preference can now use the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/WE3.3.4 Reading lists|reading lists]] beta feature to save articles for later reading. This helps organize reading interests in one place for convenient access. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:30}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:30|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where infobox images have huge padding in Firefox, has been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423676] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As a reminder, the global API rate limits will be applied this week to identified API traffic. This is to help ensure [[mw:MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]]. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, including the actual rate limits, see [[mw:Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]] and [[mw:Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits/FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.26|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/18|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W18"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 27 apr 2026 20:06 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30458046 --> == Nieuwsbrief 150 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr > <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van april 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag|Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Internationale hackathon in Arnhem gaat terug naar root(s)|Internationale hackathon in Arnhem gaat terug naar root(s)]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Vier 25 jaar Wikipedia!|Vier 25 jaar Wikipedia!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#31 dagen, 31 nieuwe verhalen|31 dagen, 31 nieuwe verhalen]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#E-coaching voor Wikimedia-gemeenschap|E-coaching voor Wikimedia-gemeenschap]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Spiekbriefjes|Spiekbriefjes]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Zien we jou binnenkort?|Zien we jou binnenkort?]]</div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 30 apr 2026 15:19 (CEST) (CET) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30335849 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-19</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W19"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/19|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|Article guidance]] team invites experienced editors of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Pilot wikis and collaborators|pilot Wikipedias]]—Arabic, Bangla, Japanese, Portuguese, Persian, Turkish, Simple English, Spanish, and French—to help translate and adapt [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Category:Pages_using_article_guidance sample outlines]. These outlines will guide editors in creating clear, well-structured, and policy-compliant articles when using [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Special:NewArticle the feature] once it is launched in May 2026. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance#Adapting a sample outline in a Wikipedia|Simple instructions]] on how to translate and adapt the outlines are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council|Product and Technology Advisory Council]] has published [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/May 2026 draft PTAC recommendation for feedback|draft recommendations]] on a model that affiliates can follow when contributing to the technical space. Community members are invited to provide feedback on the recommendation until May 8th [[:m:Talk:Product and Technology Advisory Council/May 2026 draft PTAC recommendation for feedback|on the talk page]]. * The number of available thumbnail size preferences in MediaWiki is being reduced to three standardized options—Small (180px), Regular (250px), and Large (400px), as part of ongoing efforts to improve performance and reduce strain on thumbnail services. As a result, existing preferences will be mapped to the nearest new size (for example, smaller selections like 120px or 150px will render at 180px, while larger ones like 300px or 360px will render at 400px). The preferences interface will soon be updated to reflect these changes, and users who wish to opt out or provide feedback can do so. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424909] * From now on, even when a permission expires automatically, users will receive an Echo notification similar to the standard notification for permission changes. There is a difference between this and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global reminder bot|Global reminder bot]] in that the latter reminds users a week ''before'' the rights are due to expire, so that they can renew the rights. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:32}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:32|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the problem where the ULS language selector in [[m:Special:Translate|Special:Translate]] would scroll vertically when it shouldn't, has been resolved. Previously, when users opened the "Translate to English" dropdown and typed certain inputs, the dialog would scroll vertically by a few pixels even when there was enough space to display all results. The dropdown no longer shifts unnecessarily when filtering languages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T358864] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]], which lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on a single page, continues to improve. For example, watchlists for Wikibase sites such as [[:d:|Wikidata]] now support [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:EntitySchema|EntitySchema]] elements for better tracking. The Live Updates mode now refreshes the special page every 60 seconds to comply with the updated [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|global API rate limits]] for improved real-time responsiveness. Additionally, a directionality bug that displayed links as "changes 3" instead of "3 changes" in mixed-direction lists has been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415450][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424422][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418091] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The second phase of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|global API rate limits]] has been rolled out to reduce the [[diffblog:2026/03/26/quo-vadis-crawlers-progress-and-whats-next-on-safeguarding-our-infrastructure/|impact of AI crawlers]] and ensure fair, sustainable access to Wikimedia resources, prioritising human and mission-aligned traffic. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits#Limits|Limits]] have been shifted from per-hour to per-minute, producing smoother traffic patterns and more predictable API load. Community users are not expected to be affected, and no action is required. Early indications show some User-Agent-based requestors are adjusting behaviour, and around 64% of automated API traffic has been identified. Monitoring continues, and Wikimedia Enterprise remains available for commercial support. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.27|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/19|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W19"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 4 mei 2026 22:43 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30498077 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-20</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W20"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/20|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Community Tech has published [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/How to write a good wish|new guidance]] explaining how wishes on Community Wishlist are triaged and prioritized. The documentation is intended to help contributors write stronger proposals by clarifying the factors that influence prioritization decisions. Beyond vote counts, the guidance highlights considerations such as potential impact on the community when determining which wishes move forward. '''Updates for editors''' * The Reader Growth team is launching an experiment to test a new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader_Growth/Share_Card|Share Card feature]] that allows readers to create visually engaging cards from Wikipedia articles or selected article sections and share them online, with each card linking back to the original article to help expand readership and article discovery. The mobile-only A/B test will be available to a portion of readers on Arabic, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, and English Wikipedia to better understand reading and sharing habits, and is scheduled to begin the week of May 18 and run for four weeks. * The Android and iOS Wikipedia apps recently released the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/25th_Birthday_Reading_Challenge|25-day reading challenge]] into Beta, as part of efforts to drive reader engagement by encouraging users to complete reading milestones. To track their reading streak during the challenge, App users can add a widget featuring Baby Globe to their home screen. The challenge officially begins May 11. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:17}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:17|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where the global preference for enabling syntax highlighting in wikitext could unexpectedly disable itself after being turned on, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T425286] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * [[File:Octicons-tools.svg|12px|link=|alt=|Advanced item]] The ResourceLoader module <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>mediawiki.ui.input</nowiki></code></bdi>, deprecated since [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2023/39|September 2023]], will be removed this week. There is a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Codex/Migrating_from_MediaWiki_UI|guide for migrating from MediaWiki UI to Codex]] for any tools that use it. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T420125] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.2|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/20|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W20"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 11 mei 2026 21:20 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30524429 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-21</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W21"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/21|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Abstract Wikipedia team has identified five potential pilot wikis to assess their interest in adopting abstract articles on their wikis. The pilots are Malayalam, Bengali, Dagbani, Arabic, and Indonesian Wikipedia. The feedback period will be open until May 22. If your community is interested in becoming a pilot, [[m:Talk:Abstract Wikipedia|let us know on Meta]]. '''Updates for editors''' * An experiment to show [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/Reading lists|Reading Lists]] to logged-out readers on mobile web will launch on May 18 across German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, and Urdu Wikipedias, and will run for one month. The effort supports broader goals of helping readers save and organize articles for later reading, while encouraging habits that could lead to future Wikipedia contributions. * To support a bookmark button in the Reading List beta feature, the "Tools > Action" menu has been updated to display icons, including the watch star indicator that helps editors identify temporarily watched articles. The icons now also match those used on mobile, improving consistency across platforms. The change is currently limited to the actions menu and mainly affects editors with privileged user rights. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T426008] * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Suggestion Mode|Suggestion Mode]] was released as an [[w:en:A/B test|A/B test]] for newcomer editors on the mobile website at [[phab:T421189|~15 Wikipedias]]. The experiment will measure the impact that Suggestion Mode has on the proportion of newcomer mobile web edit sessions that result in constructive (un-reverted) article edits. The experiment will also evaluate the feature's impact on editor retention, and monitor changes in revert and block rates. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:27}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:27|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue in the Wikipedia Android app where images could sometimes fail to load after opening a recommended reading list notification, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418231] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata Platform|Wikidata Platform team]] has published its [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update/Backend Replacement|backend replacement recommendation]] and accompanying [[wikitech:Wikidata Query Service/WDQS Architecture re-design|technical architecture]] for the migration of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS) away from Blazegraph. Feedback is invited until May 25th 2026, especially on potential gaps and impacts on advanced use cases. Wikidata community members and WDQS users are also encouraged to help identify high-impact tools and workflows that may need attention on [[d:Wikidata:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update/High-Impact Use Cases|this page]]. Feedback can be shared on the [[d:Wikidata talk:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update|Migration talk page]] or during the [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Blazegraph Migration Office Hours|next office hour]]. See the [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Wikidata Platform team/Newsletter|WDP team newsletter]] for more details. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.3|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * On English, French, Japanese, and a few other Wikipedias, there was a [[diffblog:2025/09/02/better-detecting-bots-and-replacing-our-captcha/|trial of hCaptcha]], a third-party bot detection service. The trial showed that hCaptcha effectively detects and deters some bad-faith automated activity, on its own and by giving [[w:en:Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)/Archive 225#Introducing SuggestedInvestigations|checkusers and stewards]] signals to look into. Because the results were positive, hCaptcha will be rolled out across all wikis over the next few weeks. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Anti-abuse signals/hCaptcha|See the hCaptcha project page]] for technical information about the implementation and privacy protections. [[diffblog:2026/05/04/better-detecting-bots-and-replacing-our-captcha-part-2/|Learn more]]. * The latest Community Tech update is now available, with progress across several Community Wishlist initiatives, including Reading Lists expansion from the mobile app to the website, new language support for "Who Wrote That" and the Personal Dashboard, improvements to 3D rendering and Charts, and upcoming work on talk page sorting, audio playback, and editing workflows. The update also shares current priorities, wishlist status trends, and opportunities for community feedback on future focus areas and the Wikimedia Foundation’s 2026–2027 Annual Plan. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/Updates#May 13, 2026: Latest updates from the Community Tech team|Read the full newsletter for details]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/21|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W21"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 18 mei 2026 22:21 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30539262 --> == Nieuwsbrief 151 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van mei 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk </div> <hr><br> |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Reminder: 25 jaar Wikipedia vieren!|Reminder: 25 jaar Wikipedia vieren!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Jimmy Wales over het vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk|Jimmy Wales over het vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Van eerste foto tot digitale-kennisactivist|Van eerste foto tot digitale-kennisactivist]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Aan de slag met Wikidata?|Aan de slag met Wikidata?]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Jaarverslag 2025 nu online|Jaarverslag 2025 nu online]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Onze partner Atria binnenkort nog dichterbij|Onze partner Atria binnenkort nog dichterbij]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Zien we jou binnenkort?|Zien we jou binnenkort?]]</div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 19 mei 2026 10:45 (CEST)(CET) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30335849 --> == ''The Signpost'': 22 May 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/News and notes|Offline: Osama Khalid still in prison]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/In the media|Indonesian editors, you shall return!]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Disinformation report|Who is a typical paid editor? Who are their typical clients?]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Recent research|WikiLambda the Ultimate]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Traffic report|This is where I'll be, so heavenly, so come and dance with me Michael!]] * Forum: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Forum|WikiAnnotate: help us build a dataset of article quality evaluations]] * In focus: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/In focus|Demystifying the 2026-27 Annual Plan]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Opinion|Wikipedia isn't a battleground. So why does it feel like one?]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Serendipity|Wikinews: Into the Wikiverse]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Special report|Wikimedia Foundation closes Wikinews after 21 years]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Community view|Wikipedia's traffic drop: more on languages and freshness]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Gallery|Earth Day and Mother's Day]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Comix|Brother, can you spare a page?]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 22 mei 2026 07:19 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Bri@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30513885 --> == Technieuws: 2026-22 == <section begin="technews-2026-W22"/><div class="plainlinks"> Het laatste '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|technieuws]]''' van de technische gemeenschap van Wikimedia. Niet alle wijzigingen hebben een merkbaar effect op alle projecten. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/22|Meer vertalingen]] zijn beschikbaar. '''Hoogtepunt van de week''' * Na een [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#LOWM|succesvol experiment met het aanmaken van accounts]] wordt een verbeterd waarschuwingsbericht voor niet aangemelde bewerkers in de eerste week van juni worden uitgerold naar alle Wikimedia-wiki's. De wijziging treft alleen niet aangemelde gebruikers op mobiel die een bewerkingssessie openen. De bijgewerkte ervaring is ontworpen om het aanmaken van een account duidelijker aan te moedigen, terwijl gebruikers nog steeds kunnen bewerken met tijdelijke accounts. Resultaten van het experiment lieten een significante toename zien in het aanmaken van accounts, met een relatieve stijging van 27% onder gebruikers die het bijgewerkte bericht te zien kregen. Zoals verwacht namen tijdelijke accounts relatief af met 16% doordat meer mensen een account aanmaakten. Het experiment liet geen significante veranderingen zien in het aantal constructieve bewerkingen of andere gemonitorde bijdragerstatistieken. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424595] '''Updates voor moderatoren''' * Om veiligheidsredenen moeten leden van bepaalde gebruikersgroepen [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Mandatory two-factor authentication for users with some extended rights|tweetrapsauthenticatie]] (2FA) ingeschakeld hebben. Leden van deze groepen kunnen de laatste 2FA-methode op hun account niet uitschakelen, en het is onmogelijk om gebruikers zonder 2FA aan deze groepen toe te voegen. Gebruikers kunnen nog steeds nieuwe authenticatiemethoden toevoegen of verwijderen, zolang er ten minste één methode continu ingeschakeld blijft. In de komende weken worden gebruikers zonder 2FA uit deze groepen verwijderd. Dit geldt met name voor bureaucraten. Zie de gekoppelde taken voor uitrolschema's. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423119][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423120] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes|WMDE Technische Wensen]] voert een [[w:nl:A/B-test|A/B-test]] uit op [[:phab:T415904|10 wiki's]], waarbij [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/Reference Previews|mogelijke verbeteringen voor Referentievoorvertoningen]] worden getest. Het experiment duurt ongeveer 2 weken aan het einde van mei / begin juni en treft 10% van de desktoplezers op de deelnemende wiki's. * Na twee succesvolle experimenten rolt het Reader Growth-team op 25 mei een bètafunctie [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/Image Browsing|Afbeeldingen bladeren]] uit voor alle Wikipedia's op mobiel. Dit betekent dat iedereen die standaard alle bètafuncties ingeschakeld heeft deze functie te zien krijgt, en anderen kunnen het vakje aanvinken om het in te schakelen in hun voorkeuren. De bètafunctie bevat een carrousel van alle afbeeldingen van een pagina bovenaan de pagina, met opties voor redacteuren om [[mw:Readers/Reader_Growth/Image_Browsing#Phase_2.1_beta_feature|afbeeldingen uit te sluiten van de carrousel van de pagina of om een pagina volledig uit te sluiten van de functie]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Terugkerend onderwerp]] Bekijk alle {{formatnum:30}} door de gemeenschap ingediende {{PLURAL:30|taak|taken}} die vorige week [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|opgelost]] {{PLURAL:30|is|zijn}}. Zo werden driedimensionale STL-bestanden incorrect weergegeven door de 3D-uitbreiding van de mediaviewer, wat nu is opgelost. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416723] '''Updates voor technische bijdragers''' * De verouderde CSS-klassen <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>tleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>tright</nowiki></code></bdi> zijn vervangen door <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatright</nowiki></code></bdi> omdat de eerste niet consistent werken op alle MediaWiki-platforms, met name mobiel en mobiele apps. Projecten die deze klassen gebruiken worden aangemoedigd om gerelateerd gebruik te bekijken en een migratie te plannen. Houd er rekening mee dat <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatright</nowiki></code></bdi> in de toekomst ook verouderd kunnen worden verklaard, hoewel er momenteel geen plannen zijn om dit te doen. [[phab:T426452|Meer informatie]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Terugkerend onderwerp]] Gedetailleerde code updates later deze week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.4|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Technieuws]]''' is samengesteld door [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|technieuws schrijvers]] en gepost door een [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Draag bij]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/22|Vertaal]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Vraag hulp]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Geef feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Abonneren en afmelden]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W22"/> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 25 mei 2026 23:52 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Quiddity (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30584502 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Vote now in the 2026 U4C election</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. More information–including an eligibility check, voting process information, candidate information, and a link to the vote–are available on Meta at the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee/Election/2026|2026 Election information page]]. The vote closes on 2 June 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1780358400 00:00 UTC]. Please vote if your account is eligible. Results will be available by 14 June 2026. -- In cooperation with the U4C,<section end="announcement-content" /> </div> [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]]) 27 mei 2026 19:14 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30513860 --> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> == Survey (proposed direction for Wishlist) == Apologies if this has not yet been translated into your wiki's language. {{int:Please-translate}}. You are invited to voice your opinion on a new [[m:Talk:Community Wishlist#Proposed direction for Wishlist|community-proposed direction]] for the [[m:Community Wishlist|Community Wishlist]]. {{Int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[Gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[Overleg gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|overleg]]) 29 mei 2026 05:07 (CEST) </bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:기나ㅏㄴ@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:%EA%B8%B0%EB%82%98%E3%85%8F%E3%84%B4/MassMessage&oldid=30604233 --> == This Month in Education: May 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 5 • May 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/May 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/May 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Teaching innovation with Wikimedia. Shared experiences in Spanish Universities|Teaching innovation with Wikimedia. Shared experiences in Spanish Universities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Editing Wikipedia with Viktor Hygo High School in Albania|Editing Wikipedia with Viktor Hygo High School in Albania]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Debating free license in Brazil|Debating free license in Brazil]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Microclimatic Explainers: A short-form media approach to build micro-level environmental awareness in India|Microclimatic Explainers: A short-form media approach to build micro-level environmental awareness in India]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Ukraine publishes the first academic collection of papers on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects|Ukraine publishes the first academic collection of papers on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wiki Digital Youth Club Launches in Tanzania: Youth Build Digital Skills Through Competitive Quest Challenges|Wiki Digital Youth Club Launches in Tanzania: Youth Build Digital Skills Through Competitive Quest Challenges]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wiki Youth Participation in Building Rwanda’s Open Knowledge Ecosystem|Wiki Youth Participation in Building Rwanda’s Open Knowledge Ecosystem]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club in Nigeria|Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club in Nigeria]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikimedia MKD's Education News & Activities|Wikimedia MKD's Education News & Activities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikipedia Serbia's interns and Wiki Ambassadors provide crucial support towards end of the school year|Wikipedia Serbia's interns and Wiki Ambassadors provide crucial support towards end of the school year]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 1 jun 2026 18:53 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30604297 --> ku4kknzfu51o2su9eqhhqgt3990lu0u 428871 428863 2026-06-01T21:08:41Z MediaWiki message delivery 11625 /* Tech News: 2026-23 */ — nieuwe sectie 428871 wikitext text/x-wiki <!-- Deze regel laten staan aub. -->{{Niet te koppelen}}{{TOC beperkt|2|2|klein}}[[Categorie:Wikibooks|Nieuws]] == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-03</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W03"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/03|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Wikimedia Foundation has shared some guiding questions for the July 2026–June 2027 Annual Plan on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Product & Technology OKRs|Meta]] and ''[[diffblog:2025/12/10/shaping-wikimedia-foundations-2026-2027-annual-goals-key-questions-for-the-wikimedia-movement/|Diff]]''. These focus on global trends, faster and healthier experimentation, better support for newcomers, strengthening editors and advanced users, improving collaboration across projects, and growing and retaining readership. Feedback and ideas are welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. '''Updates for editors''' * As part of the current work of Community Tech team on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/W372|Multiple watchlists]] project, the display of [[Special:EditWatchlist|EditWatchlist]] will be updated as a first step towards multiple watchlists. Additionally, the pagination on [[Special:Search|Search]] will be updated too, as a part of the work on the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/W186|Revamp pagination / page navigation]] wish. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411596] * [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|The Global Watchlist]] is a MediaWiki [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] that lets you see your watchlists from different wikis on the same page. It was recently updated to look more like the regular [[Special:Watchlist|Watchlist]], such as preparing it for temporary accounts in IP masking (including rerouting user links to contributions pages), making page titles bold, and opening links in edit summaries and tags in new browser tabs. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T398361][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T298919][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T273526][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T286309] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:28}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:28|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where global blocks did not have the option to disable sending emails, has now been fixed, and will be available for use in the week of January 13. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T401293] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Citation tool|VisualEditor citation tool]] and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Reference Previews|Reference Previews]] now support "map" as a reference type. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411083] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.10|MediaWiki]]/[[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.11|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/03|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W03"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 12 jan 2026 20:33 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29907192 --> == ''The Signpost'': 15 January 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/News and notes|Wikipedia's 25th anniversary is here!]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Special report|Wikipedia at 25: A Wake-Up Call]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Serendipity|The WMF wants to buy you books!]] * WikiProject report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/WikiProject report|Time for a health check: the Vital Signs 2026 campaign]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/In the media|Fake Acting President Trump and a Wikipedia infobox]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Community view|The inbox behind Wikipedia]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Recent research|Art museums on Wikidata; comparing three comparisons of Grokipedia and Wikipedia]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Traffic report|Tonight I'm gonna rock you]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-15/Comix|Oh come on man.]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 15 jan 2026 16:19 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=29899914 --> == Thank You for Last Year – Join Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 == Dear Wikimedia communities, We hope you are doing well, and we wish you a happy New Year. ''Last year, we captured light. This year, we’ll capture legacy.'' In 2025, communities around the world shared the glow of Ramadan nights and the warmth of collective iftars. In 2026, ''Wiki Loves Ramadan'' is expanding, bringing more stories, more cultures, and deeper global connections across Wikimedia projects. We invite you to explore the ''Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026'' [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026|Meta page]] to learn how you can participate and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026/Participating communities|sign up]] your community. 📷 ''Photo campaign on '' [[c:Special:MyLanguage/Commons:Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026|Wikimedia Commons]] If you have questions about the project, please refer to the FAQs: * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wiki Loves Ramadan/FAQ/|Meta-Wiki]] * [[c:Special:MyLanguage/Commons:Wiki Loves Ramadan/FAQ|Wikimedia Commons]] ''Early registration for updates is now open via the '''[[m:Special:RegisterForEvent/2710|Event page]]''''' ''Stay connected and receive updates:'' * [https://t.me/WikiLovesRamadan Telegram channel] * [https://lists.wikimedia.org/postorius/lists/wikilovesramadan.lists.wikimedia.org/ Mailing list] We look forward to collaborating with you and your community. '''The Wiki Loves Ramadan 2026 Organizing Team''' 16 jan 2026 20:45 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Non-Technical_Village_Pumps_distribution_list&oldid=29879549 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-04</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W04"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/04|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The tray shown on [[Special:Diff|Special:Diff]] in mobile view has been redesigned. It is now collapsed by default, and incorporates a link to undo the edit being viewed, making it easier for mobile editors and reviewers to take action while keeping the interface uncluttered. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T402297] * [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|The Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] continues to improve — it now automatically determines the text direction (ensuring correct display of sites with unusual domain names) and shows detailed descriptions for log actions. Later this week, a new permanent link for page creations and CSS classes for each entry element will be added. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T412505][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T287929][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T262768][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414135] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:32}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:32|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the previously observed issue in Vector 2022, where anchor link targets were obscured by the sticky header, has now been addressed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T406114] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As mentioned in the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2025/44|October 2025 deprecation announcement]], MediaWiki Interfaces team will begin sunsetting all transform endpoints containing a trailing slash from the MediaWiki REST API the week of January 26. Changes are expected to roll out to all wikis on or before January 30th. All API users currently calling them are encouraged to transition to the non-trailing slash versions. Both endpoint variations can be found, compared, and tested using the [https://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RestSandbox REST Sandbox]. If you have questions or encounter any problems, please file a ticket in Phabricator to the [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/6931/ #MW-Interfaces-Team board]. * Interactive reference documentation for the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia REST API|Wikimedia REST API]] has moved. Requests to API docs previously hosted through [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/RESTBase|RESTBase]] (e.g.: <code dir=ltr>https://en.wikipedia.org/api/rest_v1/</code>) are now redirected to the [[w:en:Special:RestSandbox|REST Sandbox]]. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata Platform|WMF Wikidata Platform team]] (WDP) has published its [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Wikidata Platform team/Newsletter|January 2026 newsletter]]. It includes updates on the legacy full-graph endpoint decommissioning, the User-Agent policy change, the monthly Blazegraph migration office hours, and efforts to reduce regressions caused by the legacy endpoint shutdown. As a reminder, you can [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/WDP team updates|subscribe to the WDP newsletter]]! * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.12|MediaWiki]] '''Meetings and events''' * The [[mw:Wikimedia Hackathon Northwestern Europe 2026|Wikimedia Hackathon Northwestern Europe 2026]] will take place on 13-14 March 2026 in Arnhem, the Netherlands. Applications opened mid-December and will close soon or when capacity is reached. It's a two-day, technically oriented hackathon bringing together Wikimedians from the region. Hope to see you there! '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/04|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W04"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 19 jan 2026 21:29 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29943403 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Annual review of the Universal Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="announcement-content" /> I am writing to you to let you know the annual review period for the Universal Code of Conduct and Enforcement Guidelines is open now. You can make suggestions for changes through 9 February 2026. This is the first step of several to be taken for the annual review. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Annual review/2026|Read more information and find a conversation to join on the UCoC page on Meta]]. The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. This annual review was planned and implemented by the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal Code of Conduct/Coordinating Committee/Charter|you may review the U4C Charter]]. Please share this information with other members in your community wherever else might be appropriate. -- In cooperation with the U4C, [[m:User:Keegan (WMF)|Keegan (WMF)]] ([[m:User talk:Keegan (WMF)|talk]])<section end="announcement-content" /> </div> 19 jan 2026 22:01 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Keegan (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=29905753 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-05</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W05"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/05|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * Wikimedia Foundation invites comments on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Year1 Reflections and Proposed Way Forward 2026 Update|proposed future]] of the [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council|Product and Technology Advisory Council]] until 28 February. * All users with registered accounts can now use passkeys for [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Two-factor authentication|two-factor authentication]] (2FA). Passkeys are a simple way to log in without using a second device. They verify the user's identity using a fingerprint, face scan, or a PIN code. To set up a passkey, first set up a regular 2FA method. Currently, to log in with a passkey, users must also use a password. Later this quarter, passwordless login will allow users to log in with a single click and a passkey. Users with advanced rights will also be required to have 2FA enabled. This is part of the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Account Security|Account Security]] project. * Unregistered contributors on blocked IPs or blocked IP ranges can now interact on-wiki to appeal a block by creating a temporary account to appeal a block on the user talk page, unless the "prevent this user from editing their own talk page" is enabled. This solves the problem of logged-out users unable to use the default unblock process via user talk page. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T398673] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:20}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:20|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) methods description on the management page has been updated. It is now clearer and easier for users to understand and make use of. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T332385] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new AbuseFilter variable, <code>account_type</code>, has been added to provide a reliable way to determine the account type being created in the <code>createaccount</code> and <code>autocreateaccount</code> actions. As part of this change, the variable <code>accountname</code> has been renamed to <code>account_name</code>, and <code>accountname</code> is now deprecated. Edit filter managers should update any filters that use hardcoded account type checks or the deprecated variable. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414049] * Image thumbnails that are requested in non-standard sizes, and using non-standard methods such as direct requests to <code dir=ltr><nowiki>upload.wikimedia.org/…</nowiki></code> will stop working in the near future. This change is to prevent ongoing external abuse by web-scrapers and bots. Some users with custom CSS/JS, Interface Admins who can fix gadgets and local skins, and Tool-authors, will need to update their code to use standard thumbnail sizes. [[phab:T414805|Details, search-links, and examples of how to fix them, are available in the task]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.13|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/05|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W05"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 26 jan 2026 22:17 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=29969530 --> == Nieuwsbrief 147 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr > <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van januari 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Wikipedia een kwart eeuw oud </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Wikipedia is een kwart eeuw oud!|Wikipedia is een kwart eeuw oud!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Terugblik Nieuwjaarsbijeenkomst|Terugblik Nieuwjaarsbijeenkomst]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert mijlpaal van 5000 artikelen|Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert mijlpaal van 5000 artikelen]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Japan-collectie Wereldmuseum Leiden op Wikimedia Commons|Japan-collectie Wereldmuseum Leiden op Wikimedia Commons]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Wist je dat…|Wist je dat…]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/147#Agenda|Agenda]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 27 jan 2026 16:36 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=29359176 --> == This Month in Education: January 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 1 • January 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/January 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/January 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Strengthening Wikimedia Education and Digital Literacy in 2026|Strengthening Wikimedia Education and Digital Literacy in 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Dzongkha Wikipedia Education Program in Bhutan|Dzongkha Wikipedia Education Program in Bhutan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Wikipedia Education Program - Train The Trainer in Nepal|Wikipedia Education Program – Train The Trainer in Nepal]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Wikipedia 25 celebration in the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and IMSU|Wikipedia 25 celebration in the Igbo Wiki Fan Club Alvan and IMSU]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/CBSUA boosts Open Knowledge and Local Culture through expanded Wiki Education Program|CBSUA boosts Open Knowledge and Local Culture through expanded Wiki Education Program]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/WikiChallenge African Schools: Young voices, real impact, and continued (reasonable) growth|WikiChallenge African Schools: Young voices, real impact, and continued (reasonable) growth]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Updates on Auckland Museum Summer Student Programme|Updates on Auckland Museum Summer Student Programme]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Stronger and bolder Wikiforhumanrights 2025 in Anambra Network|Stronger and bolder Wikiforhumanrights 2025 in Anambra Network]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Official Opening of IFAK Secondary School Wiki Club: Engaging Youth in Learning Through Open Knowledge|Official Opening of IFAK Secondary School Wiki Club: Engaging Youth in Learning Through Open Knowledge]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Greetings from the Jeronim de Rada WikiClub in Elbasan, Albania, for Christmas 2025|Greetings from the Jeronim de Rada WikiClub in Elbasan, Albania, for Christmas 2025]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Great and productive final activities of 2025 Wikimedia MKD education programme|Great and productive final activities of 2025 Wikimedia MKD education programme]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/Envisioning an Open Future together - WikiForAll|Envisioning an Open Future together – WikiForAll]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A look back: reviewing the main education activities in Brazil in 2025|A look back: reviewing the main education activities in Brazil in 2025]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A 147-Year-Old Institution Celebrates 25 Years of Wikipedia: St Aloysius University and the Spirit of Open Knowledge|A 147-Year-Old Institution Celebrates 25 Years of Wikipedia: St Aloysius University and the Spirit of Open Knowledge]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/¡Celebrando 25 años de conocimiento libre! El Proyecto "25x25" llega a las aulas de Córdoba, Argentina|Celebrating 25 years of free knowledge! The '25x25' Project reaches the classrooms of Córdoba, Argentina]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/January 2026/A atuação em rede da Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora para a difusão do conhecimento livre na Wikipédia|The collaborative efforts of the Federal University of Juiz de Fora for the dissemination of free knowledge on Wikipedia]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 28 jan 2026 19:26 (CET)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=29951116 --> == ''The Signpost'': 29 January 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/Traffic report|The most viewed articles of 2025]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/News and notes|Good news... but also bad news for the Public Domain]] * News from Diff: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/News from Diff|Solving puzzles together]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/In the media|Every view on the 25th anniversary of everything]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-01-29/Comix|Perspectives]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 29 jan 2026 07:31 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=29988053 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-06</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W06"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/06|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The "{{int:pageinfo-toolboxlink}}" feature, which gives validating information about a page ([{{fullurl:{{FULLPAGENAME}}|action=info}} example]), now automatically includes a table of contents. If there is a local [[{{ns:8}}:Pageinfo-header]] page created by individual users, it can now be removed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T363726] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:21}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:21|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, VisualEditor previously added bold or italic formatting inside link descriptions, making the wikicode complex. This has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T409669] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * There was no XML dump on 20 January. Additionally, from now on, dumps will be generated once per month only. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414389] * The MediaWiki Interfaces team removed support for all transform endpoints containing a trailing slash from the [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Special:MyLanguage/API:REST%20API MediaWiki REST API]. All API users currently calling those endpoints are encouraged to transition to the non-trailing slash versions. If you have questions or encounter any problems, please file a ticket in phabricator to the [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/project/view/6931/ #MW-Interfaces-Team board]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.14|MediaWiki]] '''Weekly highlight''' * Users are reminded that the Wikimedia Foundation has shared some guiding questions for the July 2026–June 2027 Annual Plan on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027/Product & Technology OKRs|Meta]] and ''[[diffblog:2025/12/10/shaping-wikimedia-foundations-2026-2027-annual-goals-key-questions-for-the-wikimedia-movement/|Diff]]''. These focus on global trends, faster and healthier experimentation, better support for newcomers, strengthening editors and advanced users, improving collaboration across projects, and growing and retaining readership. Feedback and ideas are welcome on the [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Foundation Annual Plan/2026-2027|talk page]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/06|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W06"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 2 feb 2026 18:43 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30000986 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-07</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W07"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * [[File:Maki-gift-15.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Wishlist item]] Logged-in contributors who manage large or complex watchlists can now organise and filter watched pages in ways that improve their workflows with the new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Watchlist labels|Watchlist labels]] feature. By adding custom labels (for example: pages you created, pages being monitored for vandalism, or discussion pages) users can more quickly identify what needs attention, reduce cognitive load, and respond more efficiently. This improves watchlist usability, especially for highly active editors. * A new feature available on [[Special:Contributions|Special:Contributions]] shows [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Trust and Safety Product/Temporary Accounts|temporary accounts]] that are likely operated by the same person, and so makes patrolling less time-consuming. Upon checking contributions of a temporary account, users with access to temporary account IP addresses can now see a view of contributions from the related temporary accounts. The feature looks up all the IPs associated with a given temporary account within the data retention period and shows all the contributions of all temporary accounts that have used these IPs. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Trust and Safety Product/Temporary Accounts#February 2026: Improvements to the patroller tooling|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415674] * When editors preview a wikitext edit, the reminder box that they are only seeing a preview (which is shown at the top), now has a grey/neutral background instead of a yellow/warning background. This makes it easier to distinguish preview notes from actual warnings (for example, edit conflicts or problematic redirect targets), which will now be shown in separate warning or error boxes. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414742] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] continues to improve — it now properly supports more than one Wikibase site, for example both [[d:|Wikidata]] and [[testwikidata:|testwikidata]]. In addition, issues regarding text direction have been fixed for users who prefer Wikidata or other Wikibase sites in right-to-left (RTL) languages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415440][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415458] * The automatic "magic links" for ISBN, RFC, and PMID numbers have been [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Magic links|deprecated in wikitext since 2021]] due to inflexibility and difficulties with localization. Several wikis have successfully replaced RFC and PMID magic links with equivalent external links, but a template was often required to replace the functionality of the ISBN magic link. There is now a new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Magic words#isbn|built-in parser function]] <code dir=ltr><nowiki>{{#isbn}}</nowiki></code> available to replace the basic functionality of the ISBN magic link. This makes it easier for wikis who wish to migrate off of the deprecated magic link functionality to do so. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T145604] * Two new wikis have been created: ** a {{int:project-localized-name-group-wikipedia}} in [[d:Q35401|Jju]] ([[w:kaj:|<code>w:kaj:</code>]]) [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413283] ** a {{int:project-localized-name-group-wikipedia}} in [[d:Q1186896|Nawat]] ([[w:ppl:|<code>w:ppl:</code>]]) [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413273] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new global user group has been created: [[{{int:grouppage-local-bot}}|{{int:group-local-bot}}]]. It will be used internally by the software to allow community bots to bypass rate limits that are applied to abusive [[w:en:Web scraping|web scrapers]]. Accounts that are approved as bots on at least one Wikimedia wiki will be automatically added to this group. It will not change what user permissions the bot has. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415588] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.15|MediaWiki]] '''Meetings and events''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Users and Developers Conference Spring 2026|MediaWiki Users and Developers Conference, Spring 2026]] will be held March 25–27 in Salt Lake City, USA. This event is organized by and for the third-party MediaWiki community. You can propose sessions and register to attend. [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/AZBWVI46SDEB65PGR5J6E4TYOQQEZXM7/] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W07"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 10 feb 2026 00:30 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Quiddity (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30026671 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-08</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W08"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/08|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Site Reliability Engineering|SRE Team]] will be performing a cleanup of Wikimedia's [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Etherpad|Etherpad]] instance, the web-based editor for real-time collaborative document editing. All pads will be permanently deleted after 30 April, 2026 – if there are still migration projects in progress at that point the team can revisit the date on a case by case basis. Please create local backups of any content you wish to keep, as deleted data cannot be recovered. This cleanup helps reduce database size and minimize infrastructure footprint. Etherpad will continue to support real-time collaboration, but long-term storage should not be expected. Additional cleanups may occur in the future without prior notice. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415237] '''Updates for editors''' * The Information Retrieval team will be launching an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Information Retrieval/Phase 1|Android mobile app experiment]] that tests hybrid search capabilities which can handle both semantic and keyword queries. The improvement of on-platform search will enable readers to find what they’re looking for directly on Wikipedia more easily. The experiment will first be launched on Greek Wikipedia in late February, followed by English, French, and Portuguese in March. [https://diff.wikimedia.org/2026/01/08/semantic-search-making-it-easier-to-find-the-information-readers-want/ Read more] on Diff blog. [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Readers/Information_Retrieval] * The Reader Growth team will run [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/WE3.10.2 Mobile Table of Contents|an experiment]] for mobile web users, that adds a table of contents and automatically expands all article sections, to learn more about navigation issues they face. The test will be available on Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Indonesian, and Vietnamese Wikipedias. * Previously, site notices ([[{{ns:8}}:Sitenotice]] and [[{{ns:8}}:Anonnotice]]) would only render on the desktop site. Now, they will render on all platforms. Users on mobile web will now see these notices and be informed. Site administrators should be prepared to test and fix notices on mobile devices to avoid interference with articles. To opt out, interface admins can add <code dir="ltr">#siteNotice { display: none; }</code> to [[{{ns:8}}:Minerva.css]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T138572][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416644] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:19}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:19|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue on [[Special:RecentChanges|Special:RecentChanges]] has been fixed. Previously, clicking hide in the active filters caused the "view new changes since…" button to disappear, though it should have remained visible. The button now behaves as expected. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T406339] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * New documentation is now available to help editors debug on-site search features. It supports troubleshooting when pages do not appear in results, when ranking seems unexpected, and when you need to inspect what content is being indexed, helping make search behavior easier to understand and analyze. [[mw:Help:CirrusSearch/Debug|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T411169] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.16|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/08|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W08"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 16 feb 2026 20:17 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30086330 --> == ''The Signpost'': 17 February 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/In the media|Global powers see Wikipedia as fundamental target for manipulation]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/News and notes|Discussions open for the next WMF Annual Plan]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Serendipity|Maintenance crews continue to slog through Wikipedia's oldest Featured Articles]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Disinformation report|Epstein's obsessions]] * Technology report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Technology report|Wikidata Graph Split and how we address major challenges]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Traffic report|Deaths, killings, films, and the Olympics]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Opinion|Incoming Incurables]] * Crossword: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Crossword|Pop quiz]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-02-17/Comix|herculean]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 17 feb 2026 09:03 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30039447 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-09</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W09"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/09|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Reference Check|Reference Check]] has been deployed to English Wikipedia, completing its rollout across all Wikipedias. The feature prompts newcomers to add a citation before publishing new content, helping reduce common citation-related reverts and improve verifiability. In A/B testing, the impact was substantial: newcomers shown Reference Check were approximately 2.2 times more likely to include a reference on desktop and about 17.5 times more likely on mobile web. [https://analytics.wikimedia.org/published/reports/editing/reference_check_ab_test_report_final_2025.html] '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:InterwikiSorting|InterwikiSorting extension]], which allowed for the [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Interwiki sorting order|sorting of interwiki links]], has been undeployed from Wikipedia. As a result, editors who had enabled interwiki link sorting in non-compact mode (full list format) will now see links reordered. The links moving forward will be listed in the alphabetical order of language code. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T253764] * Later this week, people who are editing a page-section using the mobile visual editor, will notice a new "Edit full page" button. When tapped, you will be able to edit the entire article. This helps when the change you want to make is outside the section you initially opened. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T387175][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T409112] * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience|The Reader Experience team]] is inviting editors to assess whether dark mode should still be considered "beta" on their wiki, based on their experience of how well it functions on desktop and mobile. If the feature is deemed mature, editors can update the interface messages in <code dir=ltr>MediaWiki:skin-theme-description</code> and <code dir=ltr>MediaWiki:Vector-night-mode-beta-tag</code> to indicate that dark mode is ready and no longer considered beta. * The improved [[mw:Wikimedia_Apps/Team/iOS/Activity_Tab|Activity tab]] which displays user-insights is now available to all users of the Wikipedia iOS app (version 7.9.0 and later). Following earlier A/B testing that showed higher account creation among users with access to the feature, it has been rolled out to 100% of users along with some updates. The Activity tab now shows your edited articles in the timeline, offers editing impact insights like contribution counts and article view trends, and customization options to improve in-app experience for users. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:21}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:21|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, a bug that prevented [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:DiscussionTools|DiscussionTools]] from working on mobile has now been fixed, restoring full functionality. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415303] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on one page. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] that makes this possible continues to improve. The latest upgrade is the inclusion of a [[mw:Extension:GlobalWatchlist#hook|new hook]], <code dir=ltr>ext.globalwatchlist.rebuild</code>, which fires after each watchlist rebuild. This allows you to run gadgets and user scripts for the Special page. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T275159] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.17|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/09|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W09"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 23 feb 2026 20:03 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30119102 --> == Nieuwsbrief 148 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van februari 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Maart staat in het teken van Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Meer zichtbaarheid in maart: Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia|Meer zichtbaarheid in maart: Gendergap en lhbtiq+ op Wikipedia]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Beelddonatie Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis|Beelddonatie Nederlandse boekgeschiedenis]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Wikipedia Schrijfwedstrijd|Wikipedia Schrijfwedstrijd]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Unieke luchtfoto’s van Aruba uit de jaren ’70 vrij beschikbaar|Unieke luchtfoto’s van Aruba uit de jaren ’70 vrij beschikbaar]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Wist je dat…|Wist je dat…]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/148#Agenda - Zien we jou binnenkort?|Agenda - Zien we jou binnenkort?]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 24 feb 2026 13:41 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30007246 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-10</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W10"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/10|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Wikipedia 25 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments|Birthday mode]] is now live on Betawi, Breton, Chinese, Czech, Dutch, English, French, Gorontalo, Indonesian, Italian, Luxembourgish, Madurese, Sicilian, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese Wikipedias! This limited-time campaign feature celebrates 25 years of Wikipedia with a birthday mascot, Baby Globe. When turned on, Baby Globe is shown on [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments/article configuration|~2,500 articles]], waiting to be discovered by readers. Communities can choose to turn Birthday mode on by getting consensus from their community and asking an admin to enable the feature and customize it via [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikipedia 25/Easter egg experiments#Community Configuration Demo|community configuration]] on the local wiki. '''Updates for editors''' * [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing|Sub-referencing]], a new feature to re-use references with different details has been released to Swedish Wikipedia, Polish Wikipedia and [[:phab:T418209|a couple of other wikis]]. You can [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing#test|try the feature]] on these projects or on testwiki and [https://en.wikipedia.beta.wmcloud.org/wiki/Sub-referencing betawiki]. Learnings from the first pilot wiki German Wikipedia have been [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing/Learnings|published in a report]]. Reach out to the Wikimedia Deutschland team if you are [[:m:Talk:WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing#Pilot wikis|interested in becoming a pilot wiki]]. * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Edit check#Paste check|Paste Check]] will become available at all Wikipedias this week. The feature prompts newcomers who are pasting text they are not likely to have written into VisualEditor to consider whether doing so risks a copyright violation. Paste Check [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Tags|tags]] all edits where it is shown for potential review. Local administrators can configure various aspects of the feature via [[{{#special:EditChecks}}]]. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Edit check/Paste Check#A/B Experiment|Research]] across 22 wikis found that Paste Check resulted in an 18% decrease in relative reverted-edits compared to the control group. Translators can [https://translatewiki.net/w/i.php?title=Special%3ATranslate&group=ext-visualeditor-ve-mw-editcheck&filter=&optional=1&action=translate help to localize] this and related features. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience|Reader Experience team]] will be standardizing the user menu in the top right for all mobile users so that it is closer to the desktop experience. Currently this user menu is only visible to users with Advanced Mobile Controls (AMC) turned on. The only change is that a couple buttons previously in the left-side menu will move to the top right for users who do not have AMC turned on. This change is expected to go out March 9 and seeks to improve the user interface. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413912] * Starting in the week of March 2, the emails sent out when an email address was added, removed, or changed for an account will switch to a substantially nicer and clearer HTML email from the prior plaintext one. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T410807] * Notifications are currently limited to 2,000 historic entries per user, and extend back to 2013 when the feature was released. This is going to be changed to only store Notifications from the last 5 years, but up to 10,000 of them. This will help with long-term infrastructure health and help to prevent more recent notifications from disappearing too soon. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T383948] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]] which lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on a single page continues to see improvements. The latest update improves label usage experience. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:GlobalWatchlist|extension]] now allows activating the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Language#Fallback languages|language fallback system]] for Wikidata items without labels in the viewed language, and showing those labels in the user’s preferred Wikidata language if no <code dir=ltr>uselang=</code> URL parameter is provided. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T373686][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416111] * The Wikipedia Android team has started a beta test of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Information Retrieval/Phase 1|hybrid search]] on Greek Wikipedia. Hybrid search capabilities can handle both semantic and keyword queries enabling readers to find what they’re looking for directly on Wikipedia more easily. * For security reasons, members of certain user groups are [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Mandatory two-factor authentication for users with some extended rights|required to have two-factor authentication]] (2FA) enabled. Currently, 2FA is required to use the group, but not to be a member of it. Given that this model still has some vulnerabilities, the situation will [[phab:T418580|gradually change in March]]. Members of these groups will be unable to disable last 2FA method on their account, and it will be impossible to add users without 2FA to these groups. Users will still be able to add new authentication methods or remove them, as long as at least one method is continuously enabled. In the second half of March, users without 2FA will be removed from these groups. This applies to: CentralNotice administrators, checkusers, interface administrators, suppressors, Wikidata staff, Wikifunctions staff, WMF Office IT and WMF Trust & Safety. Nothing will change for other users. See the linked task for deployment schedule. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418580] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:27}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:27|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue preventing users from creating an instance in [https://www.wikibase.cloud/ Wikibase.cloud] has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416807] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * To help ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]], over the next month the Wikimedia Foundation will implement global API rate limits across our APIs. In early March, stricter limits will be applied to unidentified requests from outside Toolforge/WMCS and API requests that are made from web browsers. In April, higher limits will be applied to identified traffic. These limits are intentionally set as high as possible to minimise impact on the community. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]]. * The Wikidata Query Service Linked Data Fragment (LDF) endpoint will be decommissioned in February. This endpoint served limited traffic, which was successfully migrated to other data access methods that were better suited to support existing use cases. The hardware used to support the LDF endpoint will be reallocated to support the ongoing backend migration efforts. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415696] * The new Parsoid parser [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Parsoid/Parser Unification/Updates|continues to be deployed to additional wikis]], improving platform sustainability and making it easier to introduce new reading and editing features. Parsoid is now the default parser on 488 WMF wikis (268 Wikipedias), now covering more than 10% of all Wikipedia page views. * The process and criteria for [[Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Enterprise#Access|requesting exceptional access]] to the high volume feed of the ''Wikimedia Enterprise'' APIs (at no cost for mission-aligned usecases), [[m:Talk:Wikimedia Enterprise#Exceptional access criteria|have now been published]]. This is to provide more thorough and clearer documentation for users. * [https://techblog.wikimedia.org/ Tech Blog], the blog dedicated to the Wikimedia technical community [https://techblog.wikimedia.org/2026/02/24/a-tech-blog-diff/ will be migrating] to [[diffblog:|Diff]], the community news and event blog. The migration should be complete in April 2026, after which new posts will be accepted for publishing. Readers will be able to access posts – old and new – on the landing page at https://diff.wikimedia.org/techblog. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.18|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/10|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W10"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 2 mrt 2026 18:51 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30137798 --> == This Month in Education: February 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 2 • February 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/February 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/February 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Cairo University Spanish Language Volunteers document Madrid’s Historic and Contemporary Palaces|Cairo University Spanish Language Volunteers document Madrid’s Historic and Contemporary Palaces]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia in Uzbekistan|Celebrating 25 Years of Wikipedia in Uzbekistan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Encontro da Rede Latino Americana de Inteligência Artificial Feminista: construindo futuros possíveis|Meeting of the Latin American Network of Feminist Artificial Intelligence: building possible futures]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Farewelling the Auckland Museum Summer Students|Farewelling the Auckland Museum Summer Students]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Inclusive Climate Learning with Wikimedia Reaches Special School in Kumasi|Inclusive Climate Learning with Wikimedia Reaches Special School in Kumasi]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Introducing Wikimedia in Academic curriculum for students of higher education in universities of Telangana |Introducing Wikimedia in Academic curriculum for students of higher education in universities of Telangana]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Learning from Finland: Edit-a-thon on Finnish Education set to take place in Belgrade|Learning from Finland: Edit-a-thon on Finnish Education set to take place in Belgrade]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Library of IME-USP Workshop: Edits in History of Mathematics|Library of IME-USP Workshop: Edits in History of Mathematics]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/LitFest 2026: Room to Dream to amplify local voices across Wikimedia|LitFest 2026: Room to Dream to amplify local voices across Wikimedia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/New online workshops for the German language Wikipedia|New online workshops for the German language Wikipedia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Road to Wiki Cohort 1: Building India's Next Generation of Wikimedia Technical Contributors|Road to Wiki Cohort 1: Building India's Next Generation of Wikimedia Technical Contributors]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/The history of the Wikimedia movement in a Brazil: a book about stories and projects|The history of the Wikimedia movement in a Brazil: a book about stories and projects]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Club Federal Government Boys College Celebrates Mother Tongue Day|Wiki Club Federal Government Boys College Celebrates Mother Tongue Day]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Club Minalabac joins Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages|Wiki Club Minalabac joins Freedom to Read 2026: One World, Many Languages]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Love Folklore Photowalk at Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026|Wiki Love Folklore Photowalk at Khajuraho Dance Festival 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wiki Loves Fish Workshop Empowers Students to Document Coastal Biodiversity|Wiki Loves Fish Workshop Empowers Students to Document Coastal Biodiversity]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/WikiCendekia 2026: Insights from our training of admins in Indonesia|WikiCendekia 2026: Insights from our training of admins in Indonesia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wikimedia MKD's activities- new wiki club and a lots of new training workshops|Wikimedia MKD's activities- new wiki club and a lots of new training workshops]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/WikiPatrimoine Senghor : Valorisation du patrimoine culturel africain à l'Université Senghor|WikiPatrimoine Senghor : Valuation of African cultural heritage at the University Senghor]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/February 2026/Wikipedia Turns 25: Young Voices, Big Future|Wikipedia Turns 25: Young Voices, Big Future]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 3 mrt 2026 12:56 (CET)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30155806 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-11</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W11"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/11|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/Server switch|All wikis will be read-only]] for a few minutes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1774450800 15:00 UTC]. This is for the datacenter server switchover backup tests, [[wikitech:Deployments/Yearly calendar|which happen twice a year]]. During the switchover, all Wikimedia website traffic is shifted from one primary data center to the backup data center to test availability and prevent service disruption even in emergencies. * Last week, all wikis had 2 hours of read-only time, and extended unavailability for user-scripts and gadgets. This was due to a security incident which has since been resolved. Work is ongoing to prevent re-occurrences. For current information please see the [[m:Steward's noticeboard#Statement on Meta about today's user script security incident|post on the Stewards' noticeboard]] ([[m:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Foundation/Product and Technology/Product Safety and Integrity/March 2026 User Script Incident|translations]]). '''Updates for editors''' * Users facing multiple blocks on mobile will now see the reasons for each block separately, instead of a generic message. This helps them understand why they are blocked and what steps they can take to resolve the issue. For example, users affected for using common VPNs (such as [[Special:MyLanguage/Apple iCloud Private Relay|iCloud Private Relay]]) will receive clearer guidance on what they need to do to start editing again. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T357118] * Later this week, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Suggestion Mode|Suggestion Mode]] will become available as a beta feature within the visual editor at all Wikipedias. This feature proactively suggests various types of actions that people can consider taking to improve Wikipedia articles, and learn about related guidelines. The feature is locally configurable, and can also be locally expanded with custom Suggestions. Current settings can be seen at [[Special:EditChecks]] and there are [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Suggestion mode#For administrators %E2%80%93 local customization|instructions for how administrators can customize]] the links to point to local guidelines. The feature is connected to [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Edit check|Edit check]] which suggests improvements while someone is writing new content. In the future, the Editing team plans to evaluate the feature's impact with newcomers through a controlled experiment. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T404600] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where the cursor became misaligned during the use of CodeMirror’s syntax highlighting, which makes wikitext and code easier to read, has now been fixed. This problem specifically affected users who defined a font rule in a custom stylesheet while creating a new topic with DiscussionTools. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418793] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * API rate limiting update: To help ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]], global API rate limits will be applied this week to requests without a compliant User-Agent that originate from outside Toolforge/WMCS and to unauthenticated requests made from web browsers. Higher limits will be applied to identified traffic in April. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]]. * The new GraphQL API has been released. The API was developed as a flexible alternative to select features of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS), to improve developer experience and foster adaptability, and efficient data access. Try it out and [[d:Wikidata:Wikibase GraphQL#Feedback and development|give feedback]]. You can also [https://greatquestion.co/wikimediadeutschland/GraphQLAPI/apply sign up for usability tests]. * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Unsupported Tools Working Group|PTAC Unsupported Tools Working Group]] continued improvements to [[commons:Special:MyLanguage/Commons:Video2commons#|Video2Commons]] in February, with fixes addressing authentication errors, large-file handling, task queue visibility, and clearer upload behavior. Work is still ongoing in some areas, including changes related to deprecated server-side uploads. Read [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/Unsupported Tools Working Group#February 2026|this update]] to learn more. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.19|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * The Article Guidance team invites experienced Wikipedia editors from selected [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Pilot wikis and collaborators#Collaborators|pilot wikis]] and interested contributors from other Wikipedias to fill out this questionnaire which is available in [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfmLeVWnxmsCbPoI_UF2jyRcn73WRGWCVPHzerXb4Cz97X_Ag/viewform English], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd6rzr4XXQw8r4024fE3geTPFe13M_6w7Mitj-YJi0sOlWTAw/viewform?usp=header Arabic], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdok3-RfB18lcugYTUMGkpwmqG_8p760Wv4dCXitOXOszjUDw/viewform?usp=header Bengali], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfjTfYp4jEo0akA4B1e-Nfg3QZPCudUjhJzHzzDi6AHyAaMGA/viewform?usp=header Japanese], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScteVoI29Aue4xc72dekk-6RYtvmMgQxzMI900UOawrFrSTWg/viewform?usp=header Portuguese], [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSetdxnYwL3ub2vqA7awCg5hJZPMIYcDPaiTe12rY9h0GYnVlw/viewform?usp=header Persian], and [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScNvfJF-Ot-4pzA4qAN771_0QDJ4Li19YcUsaTgSKW8Nc7U_Q/viewform?usp=header Turkish]. Your answers will help the team customize guidance for less experienced editors and help them learn community policies and practices while creating an article. Learn more [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|on the project page]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/11|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W11"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 9 mrt 2026 19:52 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30213008 --> == ''The Signpost'': 10 March 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * Interview: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Interview|Bernadette Meehan, new Wikimedia Foundation CEO]] * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/News and notes|Security testing unleashes computer worm on Meta-wiki]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Special report|What actually happened during the Wikimedia security incident?]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/In the media|Indonesian government blocks Wikimedia logins; archive site scoured from Wikipedia after owner runs malware]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Recent research|To wiki, perchance to groki]] * Obituary: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Obituary|Madhav Gadgil, Fredrick Brennan, Mark Miller, Chip Berlet]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Opinion|Interface administrators and trusting trust]] * Technology report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Technology report|English Wikipedia deprecates archive.today after DDoS against blog, altered content]] * Op-ed: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Op-ed|Why is "Trypsin-sensitive photosynthetic activities in chloroplast membranes" cited in "List of tallest buildings in Chicago"?]] * Essay: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Essay|The pursuit of a button click]] * In focus: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/In focus|Short descriptions: One year later]] * WikiProject report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/WikiProject report|Unreferenced articles backlog drive]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Community view|Speaking of planning ...]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Traffic report|Over the mountain, kissing silver inlaid clouds]] * Crossword: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Crossword|"It will never happen"]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-10/Comix|BRIEn't]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 10 mrt 2026 05:15 (CET) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30121359 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-12</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W12"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/12|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature, also known as [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror 6]], has been used for wikitext syntax highlighting since November 2024. It will be promoted out of beta by May 2026 in order to bring improvements and new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Features|features]] to all editors who use the standard syntax highlighter. If you have any questions or concerns about promoting the feature out of beta, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help talk:Extension:CodeMirror|please share]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T259059] * Some changes to local user groups are performed by stewards on Meta-Wiki and logged there only. Now, interwiki rights changes will be logged both on Meta-Wiki and the wiki of the target user to make it easier to access a full record of user's rights changes on a local wiki. Past log entries for such changes will be backfilled in the coming weeks. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T6055] * On wikis using [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Flagged Revisions|Flagged Revisions]], the number of pending changes shown on [[{{#Special:PendingChanges}}]] previously counted pages which were no longer pending review, because they have been removed from the system without being reviewed, e.g. due to being deleted, moved to a different namespace, or due to wiki configuration changes. The count will be correct now. On some wikis the number shown will be much smaller than before. There should be no change to the list of pages itself. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T413016] * Wikifunctions composition language has been rewritten, resulting in a new version of the language. This change aims to increase service stability by reducing the orchestrator's memory consumption. This rewrite also enables substantial latency reduction, code simplification, and better abstractions, which will open the door to later feature additions. Read more about [[f:Special:MyLanguage/Wikifunctions:Status updates/2026-03-11|the changes]]. * Users can now sort search results alphabetically by page title. The update gives an additional option to finding pages more easily and quickly. Previously, results could be sorted by Edit date, Creation date, or Relevance. To use the new option, open 'Advanced Search' on the search results page and select 'Alphabetically' under 'Sorting Order'. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T403775] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:28}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:28|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the bug that prevented UploadWizard on Wikimedia Commons from importing files from Flickr has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419263] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * A new special page, [[{{#special:LintTemplateErrors}}]], has been created to list transcluded pages that are flagged as containing lint errors to help users discover them easily. The list is sorted by the number of transclusions with errors. For example: [[{{#special:LintTemplateErrors}}/night-mode-unaware-background-color]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T170874] * Users of the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature have been using [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] for syntax highlighting when editing JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Vue and Lua content pages, for some time now. Along with promoting CodeMirror 6 out of beta, the plan is to replace CodeEditor as the standard editor for these content models by May 2026. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help talk:Extension:CodeMirror|Feedback or concerns are welcome]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] JavaScript modules will soon be upgraded to CodeMirror 6. Leading up to the upgrade, loading the <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror</code> or <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror.lib</code> modules from gadgets and user scripts was deprecated in July 2025. The use of the <code dir=ltr>ext.CodeMirror.switch</code> hook was also deprecated in March 2025. Contributors can now make their scripts or gadgets compatible with CodeMirror 6. See the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror#Gadgets and user scripts|migration guide]] for more information. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T373720] * The MediaWiki Interfaces team is expanding coverage of REST API module definitions to include [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:REST API/Extensions|extension APIs]]. REST API modules are groups of related endpoints that can be independently managed and versioned. Modules now exist for [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T414470 GrowthExperiments] and [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419053 Wikifunctions] APIs. As we migrate extension APIs to this structure, documentation will move out of the main MediaWiki OpenAPI spec and REST Sandbox view, and will instead be accessible via module-specific options in the dropdown on the [https://test.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:RestSandbox REST Sandbox] (i.e., [[{{#Special:RestSandbox}}]], available on all wiki projects). * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto|Scribunto]] extension provides different pieces of information about the wiki where the module is being used via the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual|mw.site]] library. Starting last week, the library also provides a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:Scribunto/Lua reference manual#mw.site.wikiId|way]] of accessing the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Manual:Wiki ID|wiki ID]] that can be used to facilitate cross-wiki module maintenance. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T146616] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.20|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Coolest Tool Award|2026 Coolest Tool Award]] celebrating outstanding community tools, is now open for nominations! Nominate your favorite tool using the [https://wikimediafoundation.limesurvey.net/435684?lang=en nomination survey] form by 23 March 2026. For more information on privacy and data handling, please see the [[foundation:Special:MyLanguage/Legal:Coolest_Tool_Award_2026_Survey_Privacy_Statement|survey privacy statement]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/12|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W12"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 16 mrt 2026 20:35 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30260505 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Upcoming deployment of CampaignEvents extension to Wikibooks</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="message"/> Hello everyone, We are writing to inform you that the [[mw:Help:Extension:CampaignEvents|CampaignEvents extension]] will be deployed to all Wikibooks projects during the week of '''23 March 2026'''. This follows last year’s broader rollout across Wikimedia projects. We realized that Wikibooks was not included at the time, and we’re now addressing that to ensure consistency across all communities. The CampaignEvents extension provides tools to support event and campaign organization on-wiki, including features like on-wiki event registration and collaboration lists(global event list). We welcome any questions, feedback, or concerns you may have. We are also happy to support anyone interested in trying out the tools. ''Apologies if this message is not in your preferred language. If you’re able to help translate it for your community, please feel free to do so.'' <section end="message"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:Udehb-WMF|Udehb-WMF]] ([[User talk:Udehb-WMF|overleg]]) 19 mrt 2026 19:22 (CET)</bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Udehb-WMF@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:Udehb-WMF/sandbox/MM_target&oldid=30284073 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-13</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W13"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/13|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Wikimedia site users can now log in without a password using passkeys. This is a secure method supported by fingerprint, facial recognition, or PIN. With this change, all users who opt for passwordless login will find it easier, faster, and more secure to log in to their accounts using any device. The new passkey login option currently appears as an autofill suggestion in the username field. An additional [[phab:T417120|"Log in with passkey" button]] will soon be available for users who have already registered a passkey. This update will improve security and user experience. The [[c:File:Passwordless_login_screencast.webm|screen recording]] demonstrates the passwordless login process step by step. * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/Server switch|All wikis will be read-only]] for a few minutes on Wednesday, 25 March 2026 at [https://zonestamp.toolforge.org/1774450800 15:00 UTC]. This is for the datacenter server switchover backup tests, [[wikitech:Deployments/Yearly calendar|which happen twice a year]]. During the switchover, all Wikimedia website traffic is shifted from one primary data center to the backup data center to test availability and prevent service disruption even in emergencies. '''Updates for editors''' * Wikimedia site users can now export their notifications older than 5 years using a [[toolforge:echo-chamber|new Toolforge tool]]. This will ensure that users retain their important notifications and avoid them being lost based on the planned change to delete notifications older than 5 years, as previously announced. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T383948] * Wikipedia editors in Indonesian, Thai, Turkish, and Simple English now have access to Special:PersonalDashboard. This is an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Moderator Tools/Dashboard|early version of an experience]] that introduces newer editors to patrolling workflows, making it easier for them to move from making edits to participating in more advanced moderation work on their project. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T402647] * The [[Special:Block]] now has two minor interface changes. Administrators can now easily perform indefinite blocks through a dedicated radio button in the expiry section. Also, choosing an indefinite expiry provides a different set of common reasons to select from, which can be changed at: [[MediaWiki:Ipbreason-indef-dropdown]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T401823] * Mobile editors [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#Logged-out|at several wikis]] can now see an improved logged-out edit warning, thanks to the recent updates from the Growth team. These changes released last week are part of ongoing efforts and tests to enhance [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments|account creation experience on mobile]] and then increase participation. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T408484] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:36}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:36|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the bug that prevented mobile web users from seeing the block information when affected by multiple blocks has been fixed. They can now see messages of all the blocks currently affecting them when they access Wikipedia. '''Updates for technical contributors''' * Images built using Toolforge will soon get the upgraded buildpacks version, bringing support for newer language versions and other upstream improvements and fixes. If you use Toolforge Build Service, review the recent [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/cloud-announce@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/EMYTA32EV2V5SQ2JIEOD2CL66YFIZEKV/ cloud-announce email] and update your build configuration as necessary to ensure your tools are compatible. [https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Help:Toolforge/Building_container_images&oldid=2392097#Buildpack_environment_upgrade_process][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T380127] * The [https://api.wikimedia.org/wiki/Main_Page API Portal] documentation wiki will shut down in June 2026. API keys created on the API Portal will continue to work normally. api.wikimedia.org endpoints will be deprecated gradually starting in July 2026. Documentation on the API Portal is moving to [[mw:Wikimedia APIs|mediawiki.org]]. Learn more on the [[wikitech:API Portal/Deprecation|project page]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.21|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes|WMDE Technical Wishes]] is considering improvements to [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names|automatically generated reference names in VisualEditor]]. Please check out the [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names#Proposed solutions|proposed solutions]] and participate in the [[m:Talk:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/VisualEditor automatic reference names#Request for comment|request for comment]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/13|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W13"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 23 mrt 2026 17:51 (CET) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30268305 --> == Nieuwsbrief 149 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van maart 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia </div> <hr><br> |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia 25 jaar!|Save the date: 20 juni verjaardagsfeest Wikipedia 25 jaar!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Hiphop in Nederland: The Wiki Files|Hiphop in Nederland: The Wiki Files]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Beursaanvraag geopend voor Wikimania 2026|Beursaanvraag geopend voor Wikimania 2026]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Publiek Domeindag 2026|Publiek Domeindag 2026]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Adopteer een Kamerlid|Adopteer een Kamerlid]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Suriname Tijdmachine Mapathon|Suriname Tijdmachine Mapathon]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Afsluiting van de #100wikiwomen-challenge|Afsluiting van de #100wikiwomen-challenge]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/149#Agenda|Agenda]] </div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 24 mrt 2026 13:03 (CET) (CEST) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30007246 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-14</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W14"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/14|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Beta version of [[abstract:|Abstract Wikipedia]] a new Wikimedia project which is language-independent, was launched last week. The project allows communities to build Wikipedia articles in their native language, which can be readily accessed by other users in their own languages. The wiki is powered by instructions from Wikifunctions and also based on structured content from Wikidata. [[:f:Special:MyLanguage/Wikifunctions:Status updates/2026-03-26|Read more]]. '''Updates for editors''' * The Growth team is running an A/B test to evaluate a clearer, more user-friendly message that promotes account creation on wikis. Currently when logged-out mobile users begin editing, they see a jarring warning message that can feel abrupt and discouraging. This also presents temporary account editing as the default rather than encouraging account creation. The test is running on ten Wikipedias, including Arabic, French, Spanish and German. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#2. Improve logged-out warning message (T415160)|Read more]]. * The Wikimedia Apps team is inviting feedback on [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Apps/Team/Future of Editing on the Mobile Apps|how editing should work on the Wikipedia mobile apps]]. The discussion focuses on improving how users access editing tools when they tap "Edit". This is part of a broader effort to convert readers who develop an interest in editing, to access a more user-friendly pathway to start contributing. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:45}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:45|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where citation fetching from the large newspaper archive [https://www.newspapers.com Newspapers.com] was no longer working, due to a block in [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Citoid|Citoid]] requests, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419903] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.22|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/14|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W14"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 30 mrt 2026 21:25 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30329462 --> == ''The Signpost'': 31 March 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/News and notes|Entirety of Wikinews to be shut down]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/In the media|AI ban, newspapers disrupt archiving; and antisemitism complaints]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Community view|Videos from WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Disinformation report|Cleaning up after Jeffrey Epstein, Peter Nygard, and Mohamed Al-Fayed]] * WikiConference report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/WikiConference report|WikiConference North America 2025 in NYC review]] * Obituary: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Obituary|Dr. Subas Chandra Rout]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Traffic report|Call in the dogs of war, soldier of fortune]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Gallery|Canadian Rangers participate in Operation ''Enduring Encyclopedia'']] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-03-31/Comix|n00bsitting]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 31 mrt 2026 12:08 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30329870 --> == This Month in Education: March 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 3 • March 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/March 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/March 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Advancing 21st-Century Education: Proposal to Establish the Yorùbá Wikipedia Fan Club at Arolu College of Education, Ilemona|Advancing 21st-Century Education: Proposal to Establish the Yorùbá Wikipedia Fan Club at Arolu College of Education, Ilemona]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Awareness Programme on Language and Culture Protection by KWUG|Awareness Programme on Language and Culture Protection by KWUG]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Teachers from Various Institutions in Rio de Janeiro Explore Wikipedia as a Means of Preserving Memory and Checking Sources|Teachers from Various Institutions in Rio de Janeiro Explore Wikipedia as a Means of Preserving Memory and Checking Sources]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Edu Wiki Nigeria Co-Founder Facilitates Textbook Donation to AHAJAS Integrated School, Gombe|Edu Wiki Nigeria Co-Founder Facilitates Textbook Donation to AHAJAS Integrated School, Gombe]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Inside Wikimedia Ukraine's education program|Inside Wikimedia Ukraine's education program]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Karavali Wikimedians at Mangaluru Design Summit 2026|Karavali Wikimedians at Mangaluru Design Summit 2026]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/One School, One Article Campaign Wrap Up|One School, One Article Campaign Wrap Up]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Seeds of Knowledge: A Wiki Project that Sparked a Community at ADUN|Seeds of Knowledge: A Wiki Project that Sparked a Community at ADUN]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Student workshops at Serbian Universities: enriching Wikipedia with topics on culture and technology|Student workshops at Serbian Universities: enriching Wikipedia with topics on culture and technology]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/The Open Knowledge Alliance: Wikimedia and Libraries|The Open Knowledge Alliance: Wikimedia and Libraries]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikimedia CR published updated guide for beginners|Wikimedia CR published updated guide for beginners]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikimedia goes back to the classroom in Brazil|Wikimedia goes back to the classroom in Brazil]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Workshop on Feminism and Folklore 2026 by Wiki Club SATI|Workshop on Feminism and Folklore 2026 by Wiki Club SATI]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/“Wikimedia MKD in Action: Teacher Conferences and Education Activities|“Wikimedia MKD in Action: Teacher Conferences and Education Activities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/March 2026/Wikipedia & Libraries: Building New Contributors|Wikipedia & Libraries: Building New Contributors]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 1 apr 2026 12:21 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30317659 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-15</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W15"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/15|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CampaignEvents|CampaignEvents extension]] now includes a new group goal-setting feature, enabling organizers to set and track event goals such as the number of articles created and participating contributors in real time. Similarly, participants can work toward shared targets and see their collective impact as the event unfolds. The feature is now available on all Wikimedia wikis. Learn more in [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CampaignEvents/Registration/Collaborative contributions#Goal setting|the documentation]]. * [[File:Maki-gift-15.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Wishlist item]] The new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Watchlist labels|watchlist labels]] feature (announced in [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/07|Tech News 2026-07]]) is now available via VisualEditor, the source editor, and the 'watchstar' (or watch link, for skins that don't have a star icon). Previously it was only possible to assign labels via [[Special:EditWatchlist|EditWatchlist]]. In all three places it is a new field following the expiry field. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:23}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:23|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where talk pages on mobile with Parsoid are unusable after empty section headers, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419171] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes/Sub-referencing|sub-referencing feature]], which lets editors add details to an existing reference without duplicating it, will be gradually rolled out to [[phab:T414094|more wikis]] later this year. Wikis using the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Reference Tooltips|Reference Tooltips]] gadget are encouraged to update their version (typically at [[m:MediaWiki:Gadget-ReferenceTooltips.js|MediaWiki:Gadget-ReferenceTooltips.js]] as shown [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?diff=1344408362 here]) to ensure compatibility. Other reference-related gadgets may also be affected. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416304] * All Wikinews editions will be closed and switched to read-only mode on 4 May 2026. Content will remain accessible, but no new edits or articles can be added. This closure was approved by the Board of Trustees of the Wikimedia Foundation following extended discussions. [[m:Wikimedia Foundation Board noticeboard#Board of Trustees Approves Closure of Wikinews|Read more]]. * The [[:mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:Action API|Action API]] has had several formats for requested output. One of them, <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>format=php</nowiki></code></bdi>, is being removed soon. Please ensure your scripts or bots use the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/API:Data formats#Output|JSON format]]. This removal should affect very few scripts and bots. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T118538] * The [[Special:NamespaceInfo|Special:NamespaceInfo]] page now includes namespace aliases. For example "WP" for the "Project" ("Wikipedia") namespace on the German Wikipedia. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T381455] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.23|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/15|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W15"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 6 apr 2026 18:19 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30362761 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-16</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W16"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/16|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Experienced editors are invited to [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Main_Page test] the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|Article guidance]] feature, designed to help less-experienced editors create well-structured, policy-compliant Wikipedia articles. Testing instructions are [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Test feature guide|available]]. Also, after reviewing [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Category:Pages_using_article_guidance the outlines], please provide feedback on the [[mw:Talk:Article guidance|project talk page]]. Based on your input, the feature will be refined and transferred to the pilot Wikipedias to translate and adapt. Check out [[c:File:Article Guidance workflow demo - April 2026.webm|the video]] explaining the feature. '''Updates for editors''' * On most wikis, all autoconfirmed users can now use [[Special:ChangeContentModel|Special:ChangeContentModel]] page to [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:ChangeContentModel|create new pages with custom content models]], such as mass message lists, making custom page formats more accessible. Check [[Special:ListGroupRights|Special:ListGroupRights]] for the status of your wiki. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T248294] * The Growth team has launched an [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account_Creation_Experiments|account creation experiment]] to evaluate whether adding an account creation button to the mobile web header increases new account registrations and encourages more mobile users to contribute to the wikis. The experiment is currently live on Hindi, Indonesian, Bengali, Thai, and Hebrew Wikipedia, and targets 10% of logged-out mobile web users. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:30}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:30|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where VisualEditor could get stuck loading on Windows devices with animations turned off, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T382856] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * Starting later this week, {{int:group-abusefilter}} who have the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]] beta feature enabled will have [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] as the editor at [[Special:AbuseFilter|Special:AbuseFilter]]. This is part of the broader effort to make the user experience more consistent across all editors. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T399673][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * Tools and bots that access the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Notifications/API|Notifications API]] (<bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>action=query&meta=notifications</nowiki></code></bdi>) will need to update their OAuth or BotPassword grants to also include access to private notifications. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T421991] * Due to a library upgrade, listings on category pages may be displayed out of order starting on Monday, 20th April. A migration script will be run to correct this, and will take hours to days depending on the size of the wiki (up to a week for English Wikipedia). [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T422544] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.24|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/16|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W16"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 13 apr 2026 17:19 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30380527 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-17</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W17"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/17|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * After two years of development, [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|{{int:codemirror-beta-feature-title}}]], also known as [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror 6]], is to be promoted out of beta on Tuesday, April 21. It brings better code and wikitext readability, reduction in typing errors, and other [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|benefits]] to all users of the standard syntax highlighter. A huge thank you to volunteer [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/p/Bhsd/ Bhsd] who developed many of the new features, including [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Code folding|code folding]], [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Autocompletion|autocompletion]], and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror#Linting|linting]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T259059] * A major update to the Wikipedia app for iOS is now rolling out, redesigning the interface to align with Apple's latest "Liquid Glass" visual design. [https://apps.apple.com/us/app/wikipedia/id324715238 Download the latest version] and explore the update. '''Updates for editors''' * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/WE3.3.4 Reading lists|Reading lists]] is a feature which allows readers to save articles to a list for reading later. This feature is now in beta on Arabic, French, Indonesian, Vietnamese, and Chinese Wikipedias and by default for all new accounts on all Wikipedias. * An experiment which explores extending [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/Mobile page previews|Page Previews to mobile web]] will be launched in the week of April 20 on Arabic, English, French, Italian, Polish, and Vietnamese Wikipedias. Page Previews are pop-ups that display a thumbnail, lead paragraph, and a link to open the full article of a blue link, thereby improving content discovery. The feature is already available on desktop and in the apps. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/List of experiments in Product and Technology#Template|Read more about this experiment and others]]. * On several wikis, logged-in editors who haven't [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Email confirmation|confirmed their email addresses]] can now see a banner encouraging them to do so. Having the email address confirmed allows a user to restore access to the account if they lose it. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Account Security#Encouraging users to confirm their email addresses|Learn more]]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T421366] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:15}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:15|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where editing very large wiki pages in the 2017 wikitext editor caused slow loading, preview and scrolling lag, and performance issues when selecting, cutting, or pasting content, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T184857] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As part of the promotion of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Help:Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] from a beta feature, all users will use [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeMirror|CodeMirror]] instead of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:CodeEditor|CodeEditor]] for syntax highlighting when editing JavaScript, CSS, JSON, Vue and Lua content pages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T419332] * The <code>mirrors.wikimedia.org</code> service for Debian and Ubuntu users will sunset and stop working on May 15. The resources for the service will be replaced with new and better options. Some users may need to switch to a different server which should take about a minute. [https://lists.wikimedia.org/hyperkitty/list/wikitech-l@lists.wikimedia.org/thread/LJYRIS4WB66HIRCAO4GIDTXCMDVZRBMA/ You can read more]. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416707] * The <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>image</nowiki></code></bdi> and <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>oldimage</nowiki></code></bdi> table will be removed from [[wikitech:Help:Wiki Replicas|wikireplicas]]. If your tools or queries access <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>image</nowiki></code></bdi> or <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>oldimage</nowiki></code></bdi> directly, please update them to use the <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>file</nowiki></code></bdi> and <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>filerevision</nowiki></code></bdi> table before 28 May. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T28741] * Following the recent implementation of global API rate limits on unidentified traffic, the Wikimedia Foundation will continue efforts to ensure [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]] by applying global limits to identified API traffic beginning the last week of April. These limits are intentionally set as high as possible to minimise impact on the community. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, see [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]] and [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits/FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]. * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Attribution API|Attribution API]] is now available as a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Stability policy|beta]]. The API fetches information for crediting Wikimedia articles and media files wherever they are used. Reference documentation is available through the REST Sandbox special page available on all Wikimedia wikis (such as the [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?api=attribution.v0-beta&title=Special%3ARestSandbox REST sandbox on English Wikipedia]). Share your feedback on the [[mw:Talk:Attribution API|project talk page]]. * There is no new MediaWiki version this week. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/17|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W17"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 20 apr 2026 17:00 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30432763 --> == ''The Signpost'': 21 April 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/News and notes|Six Serbian Wikipedia editors banned following controversy about political bias]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/In the media|Could Wikipedia be involved in Massachusetts' proposed social media ban for minors?]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Gallery|March equinox]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Traffic report|Time to change my galaxy in case, we outta space!]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-04-21/Comix|Of skirts and articles]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 21 apr 2026 08:50 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:JPxG@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30434643 --> == Request for comment (global AI policy) == <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr"> Apologies for writing in English. {{int:Please-translate}} A [[:m:Requests for comment/Artificial intelligence policy|request for comment]] is currently being held to decide on a global AI policy. {{int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[Gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[Overleg gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|overleg]]) 26 apr 2026 02:57 (CEST) </bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Codename Noreste@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Distribution_list/Global_message_delivery&oldid=30424282 --> == This Month in Education: April 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 4 • April 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/April 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/April 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Empowering Knowledge: Wikimedia MKD Education Update|Empowering Knowledge: Wikimedia MKD Education Update]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/WikiScholar: A School-Level Initiative to Promote Free Knowledge in Bangladesh|WikiScholar: A School-Level Initiative to Promote Free Knowledge in Bangladesh]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikipedia for School 2025–2026: A Competition That Continued Despite Frost, Power Outages, and War|Wikipedia for School 2025–2026: A Competition That Continued Despite Frost, Power Outages, and War]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikimedia UK and Thoughtful delivery new media literacy teacher training course|Wikimedia UK and Thoughtful delivery new media literacy teacher training course]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Wikimedia CR supporting SDG's in Czech schools|Wikimedia CR supporting SDG's in Czech schools]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/University Students’ Mandatory Internships at Wikimedia Armenia|University Students’ Mandatory Internships at Wikimedia Armenia]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Third year of collaboration with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania|Third year of collaboration with Aleksandër Xhuvani University in Elbasan, Albania]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Students Discover Open Source and Learn Wikipedia and Wikidata Skills for the First Time in Zarqa, Jordan|Students Discover Open Source and Learn Wikipedia and Wikidata Skills for the First Time in Zarqa, Jordan]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Leveraging on Wikipedia as a tool for curbing Health Misinformation and Disinformation in Akwa Ibom and Rivers State, Nigeria|Leveraging on Wikipedia as a tool for curbing Health Misinformation and Disinformation in Akwa Ibom and Rivers State, Nigeria]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/Governance and Public Knowledge: Wikipedia as a Learning Tool in Sustainability Education through UNESCO Designated Sites|Governance and Public Knowledge: Wikipedia as a Learning Tool in Sustainability Education through UNESCO Designated Sites]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/April 2026/A month full of encounters with students in Brazil|A month full of encounters with students in Brazil]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 27 apr 2026 18:01 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30406002 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-18</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W18"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/18|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * There is a change in how new users are autoconfirmed that will improve anti-vandalism protection. Currently, users who have had an account for a few days and made a few edits are automatically added to the [[{{int:grouppage-autoconfirmed/{{CONTENTLANGUAGE}}}}|{{int:group-autoconfirmed}}]] group. This configuration tends to be exploited by some vandals, who create accounts and start to use them only after some time. To mitigate this, the configuration will be updated next week so that – for the purpose of becoming autoconfirmed – the account age will be counted from their first edit, instead of registration date. The numeric value of the age threshold will remain the same. This change will be deployed only to wikis which require at least one edit as part of the autoconfirmation conditions. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418484] * All Wikipedia users with new accounts and those who activated the "automatically enable most beta features" option in their preference can now use the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/WE3.3.4 Reading lists|reading lists]] beta feature to save articles for later reading. This helps organize reading interests in one place for convenient access. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:30}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:30|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the issue where infobox images have huge padding in Firefox, has been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423676] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * As a reminder, the global API rate limits will be applied this week to identified API traffic. This is to help ensure [[mw:MediaWiki Product Insights/Responsible Reuse|fair use of infrastructure]]. Bots running in Toolforge/WMCS or with the bot user right on any wiki should not be affected for now. However, all developers are advised to follow updated best practices. For more information, including the actual rate limits, see [[mw:Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits]] and [[mw:Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits/FAQ|Frequently Asked Questions]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.26|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/18|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W18"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 27 apr 2026 20:06 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:UOzurumba (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30458046 --> == Nieuwsbrief 150 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr > <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van april 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag </div> <hr ><br > |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag|Papiamentstalige Wikipedia viert 20e verjaardag]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Internationale hackathon in Arnhem gaat terug naar root(s)|Internationale hackathon in Arnhem gaat terug naar root(s)]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Vier 25 jaar Wikipedia!|Vier 25 jaar Wikipedia!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#31 dagen, 31 nieuwe verhalen|31 dagen, 31 nieuwe verhalen]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#E-coaching voor Wikimedia-gemeenschap|E-coaching voor Wikimedia-gemeenschap]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Spiekbriefjes|Spiekbriefjes]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/150#Zien we jou binnenkort?|Zien we jou binnenkort?]]</div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 30 apr 2026 15:19 (CEST) (CET) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30335849 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-19</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W19"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/19|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance|Article guidance]] team invites experienced editors of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance/Pilot wikis and collaborators|pilot Wikipedias]]—Arabic, Bangla, Japanese, Portuguese, Persian, Turkish, Simple English, Spanish, and French—to help translate and adapt [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Category:Pages_using_article_guidance sample outlines]. These outlines will guide editors in creating clear, well-structured, and policy-compliant articles when using [https://b24e11a4f1.catalyst.wmcloud.org/wiki/Special:NewArticle the feature] once it is launched in May 2026. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Article guidance#Adapting a sample outline in a Wikipedia|Simple instructions]] on how to translate and adapt the outlines are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council|Product and Technology Advisory Council]] has published [[:m:Special:MyLanguage/Product and Technology Advisory Council/May 2026 draft PTAC recommendation for feedback|draft recommendations]] on a model that affiliates can follow when contributing to the technical space. Community members are invited to provide feedback on the recommendation until May 8th [[:m:Talk:Product and Technology Advisory Council/May 2026 draft PTAC recommendation for feedback|on the talk page]]. * The number of available thumbnail size preferences in MediaWiki is being reduced to three standardized options—Small (180px), Regular (250px), and Large (400px), as part of ongoing efforts to improve performance and reduce strain on thumbnail services. As a result, existing preferences will be mapped to the nearest new size (for example, smaller selections like 120px or 150px will render at 180px, while larger ones like 300px or 360px will render at 400px). The preferences interface will soon be updated to reflect these changes, and users who wish to opt out or provide feedback can do so. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424909] * From now on, even when a permission expires automatically, users will receive an Echo notification similar to the standard notification for permission changes. There is a difference between this and [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global reminder bot|Global reminder bot]] in that the latter reminds users a week ''before'' the rights are due to expire, so that they can renew the rights. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:32}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:32|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, the problem where the ULS language selector in [[m:Special:Translate|Special:Translate]] would scroll vertically when it shouldn't, has been resolved. Previously, when users opened the "Translate to English" dropdown and typed certain inputs, the dialog would scroll vertically by a few pixels even when there was enough space to display all results. The dropdown no longer shifts unnecessarily when filtering languages. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T358864] * The [[m:Special:GlobalWatchlist|Global Watchlist]], which lets you view your watchlists from multiple wikis on a single page, continues to improve. For example, watchlists for Wikibase sites such as [[:d:|Wikidata]] now support [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Extension:EntitySchema|EntitySchema]] elements for better tracking. The Live Updates mode now refreshes the special page every 60 seconds to comply with the updated [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|global API rate limits]] for improved real-time responsiveness. Additionally, a directionality bug that displayed links as "changes 3" instead of "3 changes" in mixed-direction lists has been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T415450][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424422][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418091] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The second phase of [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits|global API rate limits]] has been rolled out to reduce the [[diffblog:2026/03/26/quo-vadis-crawlers-progress-and-whats-next-on-safeguarding-our-infrastructure/|impact of AI crawlers]] and ensure fair, sustainable access to Wikimedia resources, prioritising human and mission-aligned traffic. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia APIs/Rate limits#Limits|Limits]] have been shifted from per-hour to per-minute, producing smoother traffic patterns and more predictable API load. Community users are not expected to be affected, and no action is required. Early indications show some User-Agent-based requestors are adjusting behaviour, and around 64% of automated API traffic has been identified. Monitoring continues, and Wikimedia Enterprise remains available for commercial support. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.46/wmf.27|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/19|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W19"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 4 mei 2026 22:43 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30498077 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-20</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W20"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/20|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * Community Tech has published [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/How to write a good wish|new guidance]] explaining how wishes on Community Wishlist are triaged and prioritized. The documentation is intended to help contributors write stronger proposals by clarifying the factors that influence prioritization decisions. Beyond vote counts, the guidance highlights considerations such as potential impact on the community when determining which wishes move forward. '''Updates for editors''' * The Reader Growth team is launching an experiment to test a new [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader_Growth/Share_Card|Share Card feature]] that allows readers to create visually engaging cards from Wikipedia articles or selected article sections and share them online, with each card linking back to the original article to help expand readership and article discovery. The mobile-only A/B test will be available to a portion of readers on Arabic, Chinese, French, Vietnamese, and English Wikipedia to better understand reading and sharing habits, and is scheduled to begin the week of May 18 and run for four weeks. * The Android and iOS Wikipedia apps recently released the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia_Apps/Team/25th_Birthday_Reading_Challenge|25-day reading challenge]] into Beta, as part of efforts to drive reader engagement by encouraging users to complete reading milestones. To track their reading streak during the challenge, App users can add a widget featuring Baby Globe to their home screen. The challenge officially begins May 11. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:17}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:17|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where the global preference for enabling syntax highlighting in wikitext could unexpectedly disable itself after being turned on, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T425286] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * [[File:Octicons-tools.svg|12px|link=|alt=|Advanced item]] The ResourceLoader module <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>mediawiki.ui.input</nowiki></code></bdi>, deprecated since [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2023/39|September 2023]], will be removed this week. There is a [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Codex/Migrating_from_MediaWiki_UI|guide for migrating from MediaWiki UI to Codex]] for any tools that use it. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T420125] * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.2|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/20|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W20"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 11 mei 2026 21:20 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30524429 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-21</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W21"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/21|Translations]] are available. '''Weekly highlight''' * The Abstract Wikipedia team has identified five potential pilot wikis to assess their interest in adopting abstract articles on their wikis. The pilots are Malayalam, Bengali, Dagbani, Arabic, and Indonesian Wikipedia. The feedback period will be open until May 22. If your community is interested in becoming a pilot, [[m:Talk:Abstract Wikipedia|let us know on Meta]]. '''Updates for editors''' * An experiment to show [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/Reading lists|Reading Lists]] to logged-out readers on mobile web will launch on May 18 across German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, and Urdu Wikipedias, and will run for one month. The effort supports broader goals of helping readers save and organize articles for later reading, while encouraging habits that could lead to future Wikipedia contributions. * To support a bookmark button in the Reading List beta feature, the "Tools > Action" menu has been updated to display icons, including the watch star indicator that helps editors identify temporarily watched articles. The icons now also match those used on mobile, improving consistency across platforms. The change is currently limited to the actions menu and mainly affects editors with privileged user rights. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T426008] * [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/VisualEditor/Suggestion Mode|Suggestion Mode]] was released as an [[w:en:A/B test|A/B test]] for newcomer editors on the mobile website at [[phab:T421189|~15 Wikipedias]]. The experiment will measure the impact that Suggestion Mode has on the proportion of newcomer mobile web edit sessions that result in constructive (un-reverted) article edits. The experiment will also evaluate the feature's impact on editor retention, and monitor changes in revert and block rates. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:27}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:27|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue in the Wikipedia Android app where images could sometimes fail to load after opening a recommended reading list notification, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T418231] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata Platform|Wikidata Platform team]] has published its [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update/Backend Replacement|backend replacement recommendation]] and accompanying [[wikitech:Wikidata Query Service/WDQS Architecture re-design|technical architecture]] for the migration of the Wikidata Query Service (WDQS) away from Blazegraph. Feedback is invited until May 25th 2026, especially on potential gaps and impacts on advanced use cases. Wikidata community members and WDQS users are also encouraged to help identify high-impact tools and workflows that may need attention on [[d:Wikidata:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update/High-Impact Use Cases|this page]]. Feedback can be shared on the [[d:Wikidata talk:SPARQL query service/WDQS backend update|Migration talk page]] or during the [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Blazegraph Migration Office Hours|next office hour]]. See the [[d:Special:MyLanguage/Wikidata:Wikidata Platform team/Newsletter|WDP team newsletter]] for more details. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.3|MediaWiki]] '''In depth''' * On English, French, Japanese, and a few other Wikipedias, there was a [[diffblog:2025/09/02/better-detecting-bots-and-replacing-our-captcha/|trial of hCaptcha]], a third-party bot detection service. The trial showed that hCaptcha effectively detects and deters some bad-faith automated activity, on its own and by giving [[w:en:Wikipedia:Village pump (technical)/Archive 225#Introducing SuggestedInvestigations|checkusers and stewards]] signals to look into. Because the results were positive, hCaptcha will be rolled out across all wikis over the next few weeks. [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Product Safety and Integrity/Anti-abuse signals/hCaptcha|See the hCaptcha project page]] for technical information about the implementation and privacy protections. [[diffblog:2026/05/04/better-detecting-bots-and-replacing-our-captcha-part-2/|Learn more]]. * The latest Community Tech update is now available, with progress across several Community Wishlist initiatives, including Reading Lists expansion from the mobile app to the website, new language support for "Who Wrote That" and the Personal Dashboard, improvements to 3D rendering and Charts, and upcoming work on talk page sorting, audio playback, and editing workflows. The update also shares current priorities, wishlist status trends, and opportunities for community feedback on future focus areas and the Wikimedia Foundation’s 2026–2027 Annual Plan. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Community Wishlist/Updates#May 13, 2026: Latest updates from the Community Tech team|Read the full newsletter for details]]. '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/21|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W21"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 18 mei 2026 22:21 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30539262 --> == Nieuwsbrief 151 Wikimedia Nederland == {| class="plainlinks" style="width:100%;" | valign="top" align="center" style="border:1px gray solid; padding:1em;" | {| align="center" |- | [[File:Wikimedia nederland.svg|80px|center|link=wmnl:Nieuwsbrief]]<br> <hr> <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Nieuwsbrief van mei 2026 </div><div style="font-size:11pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center;"> Vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk </div> <hr><br> |- style="font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman; text-align:left;" | <div style="text-align:left; column-count:2; column-width:28em; -moz-column-count:2; -moz-column-width:28em; -webkit-column-count:2; -webkit-column-width:28em;"> * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Reminder: 25 jaar Wikipedia vieren!|Reminder: 25 jaar Wikipedia vieren!]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Jimmy Wales over het vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk|Jimmy Wales over het vertrouwen in het digitale tijdperk]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Van eerste foto tot digitale-kennisactivist|Van eerste foto tot digitale-kennisactivist]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Aan de slag met Wikidata?|Aan de slag met Wikidata?]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Jaarverslag 2025 nu online|Jaarverslag 2025 nu online]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Onze partner Atria binnenkort nog dichterbij|Onze partner Atria binnenkort nog dichterbij]] * [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief/151#Zien we jou binnenkort?|Zien we jou binnenkort?]]</div> |- | <div style="font-size:14pt; font-family:Arial; text-align:center; color:darkslategray"> Oude edities vindt u [[wmnl:Nieuwsbrief|hier]]</div> |- |} |} <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[w:nl:Wikipedia:Wikimedia/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Info over nieuwsbrief]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief Wikimedia Nederland|Inschrijven/Uitschrijven]] · [[m:MassMessage|Global message delivery]] [[User:Germien Cox|Germien Cox (WMNL)]] ([[User talk:Germien Cox|overleg]]) 19 mei 2026 10:45 (CEST)(CET) </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Germien Cox@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Nieuwsbrief_Wikimedia_Nederland&oldid=30335849 --> == ''The Signpost'': 22 May 2026 == <div lang="en" dir="ltr" class="mw-content-ltr" style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[File:WikipediaSignpostIcon.svg|40px|right]] ''News, reports and features from the English Wikipedia's newspaper''</div> <div style="column-count:2;"> * News and notes: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/News and notes|Offline: Osama Khalid still in prison]] * In the media: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/In the media|Indonesian editors, you shall return!]] * Disinformation report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Disinformation report|Who is a typical paid editor? Who are their typical clients?]] * Recent research: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Recent research|WikiLambda the Ultimate]] * Traffic report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Traffic report|This is where I'll be, so heavenly, so come and dance with me Michael!]] * Forum: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Forum|WikiAnnotate: help us build a dataset of article quality evaluations]] * In focus: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/In focus|Demystifying the 2026-27 Annual Plan]] * Opinion: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Opinion|Wikipedia isn't a battleground. So why does it feel like one?]] * Serendipity: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Serendipity|Wikinews: Into the Wikiverse]] * Special report: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Special report|Wikimedia Foundation closes Wikinews after 21 years]] * Community view: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Community view|Wikipedia's traffic drop: more on languages and freshness]] * Gallery: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Gallery|Earth Day and Mother's Day]] * Comix: [[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2026-05-22/Comix|Brother, can you spare a page?]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">'''[[w:en:Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost|Read this Signpost in full]]''' · [[w:en:Wikipedia:Signpost/Single|Single-page]] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Signpost|Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Global message delivery|Global message delivery]] 22 mei 2026 07:19 (CEST) <!-- Sent via script ([[w:en:User:JPxG/SPS]]) --></div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Bri@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Signpost&oldid=30513885 --> == Technieuws: 2026-22 == <section begin="technews-2026-W22"/><div class="plainlinks"> Het laatste '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|technieuws]]''' van de technische gemeenschap van Wikimedia. Niet alle wijzigingen hebben een merkbaar effect op alle projecten. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/22|Meer vertalingen]] zijn beschikbaar. '''Hoogtepunt van de week''' * Na een [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Contributors/Account Creation Experiments#LOWM|succesvol experiment met het aanmaken van accounts]] wordt een verbeterd waarschuwingsbericht voor niet aangemelde bewerkers in de eerste week van juni worden uitgerold naar alle Wikimedia-wiki's. De wijziging treft alleen niet aangemelde gebruikers op mobiel die een bewerkingssessie openen. De bijgewerkte ervaring is ontworpen om het aanmaken van een account duidelijker aan te moedigen, terwijl gebruikers nog steeds kunnen bewerken met tijdelijke accounts. Resultaten van het experiment lieten een significante toename zien in het aanmaken van accounts, met een relatieve stijging van 27% onder gebruikers die het bijgewerkte bericht te zien kregen. Zoals verwacht namen tijdelijke accounts relatief af met 16% doordat meer mensen een account aanmaakten. Het experiment liet geen significante veranderingen zien in het aantal constructieve bewerkingen of andere gemonitorde bijdragerstatistieken. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424595] '''Updates voor moderatoren''' * Om veiligheidsredenen moeten leden van bepaalde gebruikersgroepen [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Mandatory two-factor authentication for users with some extended rights|tweetrapsauthenticatie]] (2FA) ingeschakeld hebben. Leden van deze groepen kunnen de laatste 2FA-methode op hun account niet uitschakelen, en het is onmogelijk om gebruikers zonder 2FA aan deze groepen toe te voegen. Gebruikers kunnen nog steeds nieuwe authenticatiemethoden toevoegen of verwijderen, zolang er ten minste één methode continu ingeschakeld blijft. In de komende weken worden gebruikers zonder 2FA uit deze groepen verwijderd. Dit geldt met name voor bureaucraten. Zie de gekoppelde taken voor uitrolschema's. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423119][https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T423120] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/WMDE Technical Wishes|WMDE Technische Wensen]] voert een [[w:nl:A/B-test|A/B-test]] uit op [[:phab:T415904|10 wiki's]], waarbij [[m:WMDE Technical Wishes/References/Reference Previews|mogelijke verbeteringen voor Referentievoorvertoningen]] worden getest. Het experiment duurt ongeveer 2 weken aan het einde van mei / begin juni en treft 10% van de desktoplezers op de deelnemende wiki's. * Na twee succesvolle experimenten rolt het Reader Growth-team op 25 mei een bètafunctie [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Growth/Image Browsing|Afbeeldingen bladeren]] uit voor alle Wikipedia's op mobiel. Dit betekent dat iedereen die standaard alle bètafuncties ingeschakeld heeft deze functie te zien krijgt, en anderen kunnen het vakje aanvinken om het in te schakelen in hun voorkeuren. De bètafunctie bevat een carrousel van alle afbeeldingen van een pagina bovenaan de pagina, met opties voor redacteuren om [[mw:Readers/Reader_Growth/Image_Browsing#Phase_2.1_beta_feature|afbeeldingen uit te sluiten van de carrousel van de pagina of om een pagina volledig uit te sluiten van de functie]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Terugkerend onderwerp]] Bekijk alle {{formatnum:30}} door de gemeenschap ingediende {{PLURAL:30|taak|taken}} die vorige week [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|opgelost]] {{PLURAL:30|is|zijn}}. Zo werden driedimensionale STL-bestanden incorrect weergegeven door de 3D-uitbreiding van de mediaviewer, wat nu is opgelost. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T416723] '''Updates voor technische bijdragers''' * De verouderde CSS-klassen <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>tleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>tright</nowiki></code></bdi> zijn vervangen door <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatright</nowiki></code></bdi> omdat de eerste niet consistent werken op alle MediaWiki-platforms, met name mobiel en mobiele apps. Projecten die deze klassen gebruiken worden aangemoedigd om gerelateerd gebruik te bekijken en een migratie te plannen. Houd er rekening mee dat <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatleft</nowiki></code></bdi> en <bdi lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><code><nowiki>floatright</nowiki></code></bdi> in de toekomst ook verouderd kunnen worden verklaard, hoewel er momenteel geen plannen zijn om dit te doen. [[phab:T426452|Meer informatie]]. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Terugkerend onderwerp]] Gedetailleerde code updates later deze week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.4|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Technieuws]]''' is samengesteld door [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|technieuws schrijvers]] en gepost door een [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Draag bij]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/22|Vertaal]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Vraag hulp]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Geef feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Abonneren en afmelden]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W22"/> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 25 mei 2026 23:52 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:Quiddity (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30584502 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Vote now in the 2026 U4C election</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="announcement-content" /> Eligible voters are asked to participate in the 2026 [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Universal_Code_of_Conduct/Coordinating_Committee|Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee]] election. 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You are invited to voice your opinion on a new [[m:Talk:Community Wishlist#Proposed direction for Wishlist|community-proposed direction]] for the [[m:Community Wishlist|Community Wishlist]]. {{Int:Feedback-thanks-title}} [[Gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]] ([[Overleg gebruiker:MediaWiki message delivery|overleg]]) 29 mei 2026 05:07 (CEST) </bdi> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:기나ㅏㄴ@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=User:%EA%B8%B0%EB%82%98%E3%85%8F%E3%84%B4/MassMessage&oldid=30604233 --> == This Month in Education: May 2026 == <div class="plainlinks" lang="en" dir="ltr">Apologies for writing in English. Please help to translate in your language. <div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:2.9em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;">This Month in Education</span> <span style="font-weight:bold; color:#00A7E2; font-size:1.4em; font-family:'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;"> Volume 15 • Issue 5 • May 2026</span> <div style="border-top:1px solid #a2a9b1; border-bottom:1px solid #a2a9b1; padding:0.5em; font-size:larger; margin-bottom:0.2em">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/May 2026|Contents]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/May 2026/Headlines|Headlines]] • [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe]]</div> <div style="color:white; font-size:1.8em; font-family:Montserrat; background:#92BFB1;">In This Issue</div></div> <div style="text-align: left; column-count: 2; column-width: 35em;"> * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Teaching innovation with Wikimedia. Shared experiences in Spanish Universities|Teaching innovation with Wikimedia. Shared experiences in Spanish Universities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Editing Wikipedia with Viktor Hygo High School in Albania|Editing Wikipedia with Viktor Hygo High School in Albania]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Debating free license in Brazil|Debating free license in Brazil]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Microclimatic Explainers: A short-form media approach to build micro-level environmental awareness in India|Microclimatic Explainers: A short-form media approach to build micro-level environmental awareness in India]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Ukraine publishes the first academic collection of papers on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects|Ukraine publishes the first academic collection of papers on Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wiki Digital Youth Club Launches in Tanzania: Youth Build Digital Skills Through Competitive Quest Challenges|Wiki Digital Youth Club Launches in Tanzania: Youth Build Digital Skills Through Competitive Quest Challenges]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wiki Youth Participation in Building Rwanda’s Open Knowledge Ecosystem|Wiki Youth Participation in Building Rwanda’s Open Knowledge Ecosystem]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club in Nigeria|Wikimedia Digi-Youth Club in Nigeria]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikimedia MKD's Education News & Activities|Wikimedia MKD's Education News & Activities]] * [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/News/May 2026/Wikipedia Serbia's interns and Wiki Ambassadors provide crucial support towards end of the school year|Wikipedia Serbia's interns and Wiki Ambassadors provide crucial support towards end of the school year]] </div> <div style="margin-top:10px; text-align: center; font-size:90%; padding-left:5px; font-family:Georgia, Palatino, Palatino Linotype, Times, Times New Roman, serif;">[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Education/Newsletter/About|About ''This Month in Education'']] · [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/This Month in Education|Subscribe/Unsubscribe]] · [[m:Special:MyLanguage/MassMessage|Global message delivery]] · For the team: [[:m:User:ZI Jony|ZI Jony]] 1 jun 2026 18:53 (CEST)</div> </div> <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:ZI Jony@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/This_Month_in_Education&oldid=30604297 --> == <span lang="en" dir="ltr">Tech News: 2026-23</span> == <div lang="en" dir="ltr"> <section begin="technews-2026-W23"/><div class="plainlinks"> Latest '''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|tech news]]''' from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/23|Translations]] are available. '''Updates for editors''' * The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience|Reader Experience team]] is conducting an experiment to show the [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/Reading lists|reading lists]] feature, which is still in development, to logged-out mobile readers to test whether it encourages account creation at a higher rate compared to the watchstar button. The [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Readers/Reader Experience/Reading lists#Experiment timeline|experiment]] was launched on May 18th on German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Dutch, Turkish, and Urdu wikis, and it will run for a month. * The Wikimedia Apps team released [[mw:Special:MyLanguage/Wikimedia Apps/Team/Explore Feed Refresh/Phase 1|Phase 1]] of the redesigned Home Feed to the Android Beta app. The new Home Feed includes a refreshed "Community" tab and a personalized "For You" tab featuring daily updated reading recommendations. The redesign is part of a broader effort to improve content discovery and create more engaging learning experiences in the Wikipedia apps. * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] View all {{formatnum:18}} community-submitted {{PLURAL:18|task|tasks}} that were [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Recently resolved community tasks|resolved last week]]. For example, an issue where images could fail to load for some suggested edits on [[w:Special:Homepage|Special:Homepage]], leaving the thumbnail stuck in a loading state, has now been fixed. [https://phabricator.wikimedia.org/T424048] '''Updates for technical contributors''' * [[File:Reload icon with two arrows.svg|12px|link=|class=skin-invert|Recurrent item]] Detailed code updates later this week: [[mw:MediaWiki 1.47/wmf.5|MediaWiki]] '''''[[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News|Tech news]]''' prepared by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/Writers|Tech News writers]] and posted by [[m:Special:MyLanguage/User:MediaWiki message delivery|bot]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News#contribute|Contribute]]&nbsp;• [[m:Special:MyLanguage/Tech/News/2026/23|Translate]]&nbsp;• [[m:Tech|Get help]]&nbsp;• [[m:Talk:Tech/News|Give feedback]]&nbsp;• [[m:Global message delivery/Targets/Tech ambassadors|Subscribe or unsubscribe]].'' </div><section end="technews-2026-W23"/> </div> <bdi lang="en" dir="ltr">[[User:MediaWiki message delivery|MediaWiki message delivery]]</bdi> 1 jun 2026 23:08 (CEST) <!-- Bericht verzonden door User:STei (WMF)@metawiki via de lijst op de pagina https://meta.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Global_message_delivery/Targets/Tech_ambassadors&oldid=30613639 --> 423zh1alkkr0mx0m2s4t09krmcanm6d