File talk:Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016.svg

How to update the map

In order to simplify the process of updating this map, a tool has been created to do most of the work for you. Instructions on its use follow.

Step 1. Make sure the table is updated

The tool utilizes the data in the table at Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016 to generate the map. Prior to generating a new version of the map, make sure that the data in the table has been correctly updated.

Step 2. Run the tool

The tool can be run by accessing the external page at [1].

Step 3. Download the map from the tool

The map should display on the external page after a moment of processing. If the map does not appear, you may need to make sure you are using an updated browser. Once the page loads, you can download a copy of the map (on most computers by right-clicking the map and selecting "Save image as").

Step 4. Upload the revised map to Wikimedia Commons

Navigate to the file's description page on Wikimedia Commons [2], find the "Upload a new version of this file" link on that page, and follow the instructions to upload the new version of the map.

Step 5. Update the legends

Copy the text in the Legend Wikitext text box on the tool. This contains the code needed to update the legend for the table. Paste that code into the appropriate place.

Discussing file changes

Please note that this map was created to accompany the data table on Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016. Prior to making alterations to the file other than updating the states (such as changing the color selections), please discuss proposed alterations at Talk:Statewide opinion polling for the Republican Party presidential primaries, 2016. Thanks! Shereth 14:00, 13 August 2015 (UTC)