Many topics are naturally referred to by different names. For example, baby and infant mean the same thing. But Wikipedia doesn't have a separate article for each synonym (one article defining babies is enough). Therefore, Wikipedia includes a method for linking synonyms so that they lead to the same article. This is done using redirects.
To create a redirect, start a new page for the synonym and in it put only this:
#REDIRECT [[target page]]
...where target page is the name of the article the synonym should lead to. When a user clicks on a link with the synonym, he or she is automatically sent to the [[target page]].
Caveat: do not manually create redirects when you want to rename a page, because then the history of the page resides at the old title. Use the move tab instead, found at the top of every page, which also moves the history.
Glen is thrilled to award Casper2k3 with this small token of appreciation and acknowledgement for exceptional performance in the art of troll extermination, cruft elimination and for ensuring Wikipedia is safe for public consumption... You are a legend, please keep up the great work!Glen 03:58, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
The RickK Anti-Vandalism Barnstar
This is for your incredible work reverting the History of the board game Monopoly article that is currently featured on the main page. I am inspired by your vandal-fighting skills. Good job! Sharkface217 00:57, 13 December 2006 (UTC)
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