Please click here to download a copy of the instructions in PDF format.
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To create an SOI in the At-Large approved format, please follow the instructions on this page carefully.
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Below you will find a set of written Instructions that will guide you in creating a Statement of Interest (SOI) in the newly approved format. You You may want to print or copy these instructions to a notepad application or open in a new window/tab so that you can refer to them as you complete the steps. |
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You can also download the instructions in PDF form by clicking here. |
Step 1: Enter your full name in the space below, then hit the <Enter> key on your keyboard. This step will create new blank page with your name and the letters "SOI" appended automatically.
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Step 2: Click <Save> at the bottom of the
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next page immediately, but DO NOT attempt to enter any information into the fields
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time.
Step 3: Now that your new page has been created,
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click <Edit Contents>
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on the top of menu bar (
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please DO NOT click <Edit>), then answer each of the questions in the blank column to the far right.
- The text fields
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- open a window which will auto-expand and auto-wrap as you type
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- content. You also have editing features (see top menu) available such as bold, italics, bullets, and more.
- Note that some fields contain menu selections
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- which will pop-up once you click anywhere in the
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- cell.
- You won't be able to add an image during this first step; however, you may return subsequently and follow the instructions at the bottom of this page to upload and display a picture of yourself (optional).
Step 4: When you are finished, remember
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to <Save> the page (see bottom of the screen).
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Your new SOI page may not be auto-sorted alphabetically; however, that will be remedied by an Administrator of this space. |
Step 5: (Optional) If you wish to set editing security, click on your SOI Page under At-Large New SOIs Workspace, then:
- Click on the <Tools> top menu and select <Restrictions>
- Click the radio button next to <Restrict editing of this page> and click on <Me>. (Note: this will enable ONLY you to make subsequent changes to this SOI; however the ICANN Administrator will always have full access to the page, its contents, and the underlying template).
- Click <Save> to make your change permanent. (Note: you can change or remove the restrictions at any time).
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Additional Tips:
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How to Upload a Picture and Attach to an SOI (moderate to advanced users):
- First, you will be uploading an image file (e.g., *.jpg, *.png) to your SOI Page.
- On the top menu bar, click Tools, then Attachments.
- In the next window, click <Choose File> to locate an appropriate image file from your local computer.
- Click <Attach> which will upload the image file to your page.
- IMPORTANT: Please write down or memorize the exact name of the file. You will need it in the next step.
- Return to your SOI Page which should be listed above.
- Now click click <Edit> on on the top menu bar which is OK for this one step.
In the second block (#2), replace the contents between the two "!" with your file name, but do not remove the "|width=200px" parameter. Example:
Highlight color red !my-name.jpg|width=200px150px! - Click <Preview> at the top of the page to see if the image appears correct. If you are satisfied, click click <Save>. (Note: If this process is not working properly or you are having difficulties, please contact your At-Large GNSO Staff for help.)
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Survey: If you would like to provide input concerning the new SOI process, including the template and video/instructions, please complete our At-Large SOI Feedback Questionnaire. It is five questions long and should only take a minute or two of your time. We appreciate your feedback. Thank you! |
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New SOIs are available for the following individuals:
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