First I would love to welcome one and all of our new members to Bleeping Computer! Just in case I've forgotten some of you. Since it is becoming so hard to give a personal welcome to all of you. As there are sooo many of you.

But anyway back to the subject at hand. I thought that I would post this to help out those of you who seem to be having some trouble w/ your font, size, & color choices etc. Here is a simple screenshot pointing out how you can get to the BB Code Help.
Before you know it you will be able to do it from memory.

Click thumbnail image below to enlarge



Once you get the hang of the BB Color Code. You may want to expand your color horizon of the BB Code. This link will take you to a complete HTML True Color Chart.

Complete HTML True Color Chart

Tip: When applying the basic BB Color Code, available when posting on Bleeping Computer. It will look like this.



Hello

When using the many choices within the Complete HTML Color Chart. It will look like this.

Instead of applying the name of the color as part of the code. Insert the numeric color code.



Hello


When choosing a specific font, It will look like this.



hello




When you want to choose a specific size for your text. This is the BB Code to use.



Hello


Now for creating bold text. Use this code when doing so.



Hello


For italic text. Use this code.



Hello


And last but not least. The code to underline text.



Hello

Now let's use all the BB Code together.



This would be the outcome of applying all of the above code.

Note: When someone states that "tags" are not closed. They are speaking of using the full and correct BB Code.



One other thing I'd like to mention is how to post a hyperlink/URL.

Hyperlink code:



Bleeping Computer.com

You can use the BB Code in this also.



Bleeping Computer.com







A quick and easy way to apply BB Code in your posts.

Type text and then use your cursor to highlight text, you would like to enhance using BB Code.
Next click on one of the BB Code icons on text editor tool bar. This will automatically add the BB Code tags to your text.

BB Code tool bar options

Font - Text font choices
Size - Text size choices
B - Bold text - B
I - Italic text - I
U with line underneath - Underlined text - U
S with line through it - marked out text - S
A - Font color - A
Globe - Link - link
Tree image - Image - Image
Text balloon image - Quoted text -
Numeric symbol image - Coded text -


A post preview will show the results.
This can be done with any or all of the BB Code options available on the text editor tool bar.

Easy breezy.

I love your writing, Scarlett. Which imaging software did you use? Im not being sarcastic, I'm serious.

helps when my brain does not work when it should... Thanks for the new one Grinler.

Thanks JE It was only Paint. I used the brush choice with the color red added.

Great post Scarlett!! I am pinning this baby!

As a further note, bbcodes are simply codes that you can put in your message that allows you to change the formatting of the text. You can do underlines, change font sizes, change colors, and other fun things.

Almost all codes require you to do a starting code, that starts the effect, and then to end the formatting by doing a corresponding end code.

Here is an example of bolding some text:



Notice how we have a beginning code to start the formatting and a corresponding end code to end it.

When we add that text to a message it would look like this:

This text will be bold

There is no reason you can not use multiple codes in one shot. Just remember they must all have ending tags. For example to underline a red font with bold we would type this:



Which would look like this:

This is an underlined bolded red font

Hope this clears up some confusion.

What is the code for background color? This is really useful for posting spoilers.

That is a tricky question, because most people do not know that in each message the background color can differ slightly.

Now if only there was a transparent color that you could put the text on...

Free free to try it out in the scribbles thread

Sort of a rehash of whats been posted:

Using BB code:
use [ ] instead of ( )

Opening tag (B)
Closing tag (/B)
(You must use "closing tags" on everything: (/B), (/I), (/FONT), etc...)


Using (B)Hello(/B) will give you:
Hello

Using (I)Hello(/I) will give you:
Hello

Using (U)Hello(/U) will give you:
Hello

Using Font / Times will give you:
(FONT=Times)Hello(/FONT), which will post as:

Hello


Clicking Size / Large will show as:
(SIZE=7)Hello(/SIZE), and will post as:

Hello

I think this board can accept as high as size 7, and as low as size 4.
Size=7
Hello

Size=6
Hello

Size=5
Hello

Size=4
Hello


Using Color / Green will give you:
(COLOR=green)Hello(/COLOR), which will post as:

Hello

Note:
When it comes to color, you're not limited to the basics; red, blue, green, etc...
HTML codes for colors, will work. Just replace "green" with the color of your choice. You can copy/paste the color name (YellowGreen), or the color code (#9ACD32), in place of "green".
This:
(COLOR=YellowGreen)Hello(/COLOR)
Or this:
(COLOR=#9ACD32)Hello(/COLOR)
(Don't forget the "#" sign, in front of the color code number.)

Would give you this:
Hello

Here are a couple of links to HTML color code sites:
HYPE's Color Specifier
htmlgoodies.com
Complete HTML True Color Chart


Using (URL=http://www.bleepingcomputer.com)BleepingComputer(/URL) will give you:
BleepingComputer


You can also combine your codes. For example:
(URL=http://www.bleepingcomputer.com)(B)(SIZE=6)(COLOR=#8B0000)BleepingComputer(/COLOR)(/SIZE)(/B)(/URL) will give you:

BleepingComputer

Great Info-- Re instructs re tags!!! Can you not use the" close all tags" instead of closing each tag seperately?

Yes. But I seem do it manually more so than the other. It is such a habit now. Which works well in "Fast Reply"

I'm very happy i got in this forum...hope it can help us one another...im looking forward to it...

Our pleasure is helping, kurokotoq.
I simply enjoy typing with bbcodes.
Font face changes come natural to me now.
I just type bracket b bracket your name bracket forward-slash b bracket
as a matter of habit.
Now.

I couldn't say that six months ago.

HAVE FUN WITH US HERE

bracket c-o-l-o-r = red bracket bracket forward-slash c-o-l-o-r bracket cursor placed in between the back to back brackets and HAVE FUN WITH US go back to the start and add
bracket c-o-l-o-r = g-r-a-y bracket cursor I-bar to the end of the line & yup, bracket forward-slash c-o-l-o-r bracket

well, sometimes I use the wrong-way facing brackets.

So, I use the Preview button to check my post first, then I Add Reply.

A little slower at first, but still... practice improves it.

Never did say but good post!

http://jedbrown.net/mozilla/extensions/#BBCode


Edit: site moved to: http://jedbrown.net/1.0/mozilla/extensions/

get the bbcode extension here: http://anonym.to/?http://jedbrown.net/dev/Mozilla/bbcode.xpi

have phun!

Thank you, berni2K, for the link!!!!!!
I will have to play with using this extension.
Regards,
John

I second the above comment. Good one. Thanks, bernie2k

Once you get the hang of the BB Color Code. You may want to expand your color horizon of the BB Code. This link will take you to a complete HTML True Color Chart.

Complete HTML True Color Chart

Tip: When applying the basic BB Color Code, available when posting on Bleeping Computer. It will look like this.



Hello

When using the many choices within the Complete HTML Color Chart. It will look like this.



Hello

Instead of applying the name of the color as part of the code. Insert the numeric color code.

*The above has been added to the introductory post in this thread. So it can be available for quick reference.*

@jgweed and phawgg
np

it will make you independent hehe

For signatures use the BB









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Forum SEO_States_Cities_Directories

I use MS FrontPage, is it possible to copy/paste the html code from there to this reply and have it work?
Let me test

<b><a href="http://www.pandasoftware.com/products/acti...n_principal.htm">Panda free scan</a></b> <br>
<b><a href="http://housecall.antivirus.com/housecall/start_pcc.asp">Trend Micro HouseCalls</a></b> <br>
<b><a href="http://www.bitdefender.com/scan/licence.php">BitDefender On-Line Virus Scan</a></b>

well that doesn't appear to be an option darn it

No html is disabled in the forums for security reasons. Instead you need to use the bbcode equivalents.

Thanks for that. I've always wondered how to do strike through.

This is one of the best, most concise dialogues that I have seen on this topic.
I haven't used the features because my work has not allowed me the time to explore the use and everyones comments here have been very helpful.

Why should I be saying this as everything here at BC is helpful !!!

Thankyou And especially Scarlett for starting the topic!!

CHEERS!!!

Your welcome Georgia

When I was new here, I did not know a thing about BB Code. My first posts were a mess. It seemed as everything does at first. To be so complicated.

lol I now do it from memory.

Scarlett,
This is an AWESOME post! And i actually looked at your fist post...
(everyone's memory fades back, just like TV.... )



and post # 2 by Scarlett...



Dang! It's weird to think someone as cool as you, scarlett, was once a newbie, like us.

But anyhoo, that's enough spamming for one post...

I'm sure this was addressed in this topic, but can you please show me how to post links??? You know, You make you link in one or two words instead of,
whatever.whocares.com. How do you go, Click here??

I'm sorry if it is already posted. If it is, GOGH AHEAD AND SLAP ME WITH A BIG SMELLY TROUT!!!
-Deerslayer

I'll gogh ahead and take it upon myself to answer you Deerslayer. lol To make the links you refer to all you do is select the link you want to post, copy it. In the reply box you click on the button that says http:// and you paste the link you copied into the box that asks for a URL. then click ok and another box comes up called Enter Title of Webpage. Name the link whatever you like. You can place BBcode in this field to make it bold, colored, or pretty much wahtever you like. I hope I was clear enough.

Thanks a whole heap Pandy!!
That made it clear as a cup of gogh-gogh juice! lol
Now i can gogh and post away!!!
Thanks again,
Deerslayer

Deerslayer you have done gone and made me

Gee I was such a newb. Yikes! How embarrasing. LOL

But all in all. I guess it only goes to show. That if someone like myself can learn. There is hope for all. <---- Favorite smiley.

I had never ever heard of BB Code. Now I am a bleeping expert. Who would of thunk it.

Thanks for the mentioning of my "coolness" factor.

"Cause geek gurls can be cool too!

Ummm... still waiting for your titled link.

Scarlett,


I don't think anyone here's a nerd! (unless they want to be one. lol)

I love this site!! I can't say that enough! It's so cool to learn stuff and to have good friends like Scarlett and Pandy and...UH OH! I've started naming them!!! Can i just copy and post all 31629 members!!!!

You are all my friends!

And thanks for your help.

PS. to keep this from getting to far off-topic:
Thanks for the BB code help Pandy. And thanks for posting such a great topic, Scarlett!

Ditto and back at 'ya.

Although.. I'm still waiting for a titled link.

Here it is....


I got a little carried away with my drawing!

or for better reference look here



Thanks Scarlett!

Please dont laugh to hard I have read BBcode,BBcode help to my eyes hurt and for the life of me I just cant seem to make it work. I hate to ask it's right here in front of me but it might as well be in french my feeble mind wont process it.

Discuss :http://airdance.proboards50.com/index.cgi?...read=1126779560
It should read Discuss: here

Courtesy :http://www.malakandsky.blogspot.com/
It should read Courtesy:Fountainhead

Is there any one who could point me in the right direction Please?
Thank you gizmo68

I'll defer to Scarlett.....

On Reply page.


Code Buttons
Guided Mode <---- Click on this radio button
Normal Mode

Then click on http:// Which is one of the BBCode choice buttons.

A box will pop up. Clear the field and paste the URL you wish to link to.
(At first it will by default show http://)
Click ok


Next, another box will pop up.

Clear the field and type or paste the title of the link you want. Here, site name, etc.
(At first it will show by default My webpage)
Click ok







A good place to practice is the Test and Scribbles forum

Just start your own topic. And practice to your hearts content.

ddeerrff Scarlett
Thank you both so very much, It's tuff being a newbi the frustration and doubt sometimes seem so overwhelming. Thank you again for lightning the way.
Have a great day. gizmo68

Cool, neat thread although I already knew most of the BB Code commands

site moved to: http://jedbrown.net/1.0/mozilla/extensions/

get the bbcode extension here: http://anonym.to/?http://jedbrown.net/dev/Mozilla/bbcode.xpi

have phun!

Gee thanks berni2k!

I believe I'll edit your prior post with the new link.

this is my try
http://programas.tvn.cl/rojo/2006/TVCHILE
I hope this work

Ok this is my ?
I got this
CRICK HERE http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/tutorials/tutorial43.html

But I want this

CRICK HERE

any help

Click on the Globe symbol. Then..



Now a another box will pop up.

This works too:



Will look like:CLICK HERE

Da Animal

Or for those of you with nothing better to do, like me, you could always go with:
CLICK HERE



I would have posted the code, but it throws the board waaaay off.

Edit:
I put a space between each letter, so I could post the code without it throwing the board off:

tank you Scarlet,Animal and Tk1g11

Your welcome, mrs ed.
If you use Firefox as a browser, there are a couple of extensions you should check out, that will help make coding your posts easier:
BBCode
BBCodeXtra

thanks again. it is much better now[color=#333399][/color]

thanks again. it is much better now

You're quite welcome, mrs ed.

Your so welcome.
Great job!

A quick and easy way to apply BB Code in your posts.

Type text and then use your cursor to highlight text, you would like to enhance using BB Code.
Next click on one of the BB Code icons on text editor tool bar. This will automatically add the BB Code tags to your text.

BB Code tool bar options

Font - Text font choices
Size - Text size choices
B - Bold text - B
I - Italic text - I
U with line underneath - Underlined text - U
S with line through it - marked out text - S
A - Font color - A
Globe - link
Tree image - Image
Text balloon image -
Numeric symbol image -


A post preview will show the results.
This can be done with any or all of the BB Code options available on the text editor tool bar.

Easy breezy.

Note: I will also be adding this to the top of the topic for easier access.