# How to

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## [How to make a new topic](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-make-a-new-topic/3092)

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**Author:** [@ingmann](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/u/ingmann)\
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**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 4:11pm UTC](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-make-a-new-topic/3092 "2024-03-14T16:11:53Z")

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Look for the “ASK A QUESTION” button on the home page, or on the landing page of any category or subcategory. An example of the pop-up interface for creating a new Topic is shown below. Fill out the components the…

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## [How to mark a topic as solved](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-mark-a-topic-as-solved/3093)

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**Author:** [@ingmann](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/u/ingmann)\
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**Last updated:** [March 14, 2024, 4:16pm UTC](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-mark-a-topic-as-solved/3093 "2024-03-14T16:16:50Z")

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In topics in categories that are designated as potentially having a solution there is a check box you can select that will mark a post as the solution to the topic.

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## [How to follow a category, topic, or tag](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-follow-a-category-topic-or-tag/3091)

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**Author:** [@ingmann](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/u/ingmann)\
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**Last updated:** [March 12, 2024, 8:54pm UTC](https://ask.cyberinfrastructure.org/t/how-to-follow-a-category-topic-or-tag/3091 "2024-03-12T20:54:33Z")

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Watching a category or tag is a way of getting notifications whenever a new topic is created in the categories or tags you want to follow. If you’re on a category or topic you are interested in, click on the “bell” to c…