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== Frequently Asked Questions ==
== Frequently Asked Questions ==


=== How do I post a new message? ===
==== How do I post a new message? ====


Go to the message list of the board you would like to compose a message on.  Example: [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=504 The Question and Answer Board Message List]
Go to the message list of the board you would like to compose a message on.  Example: [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/board.asp?board_id=504 The Question and Answer Board Message List]
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On the line above the messages you will see a link to "Post New Message".  Simply click on that, type your message and then click on "Submit".  If you'd like to Preview (spelling errors will be highlighted), then click on Preview before Submitting.
On the line above the messages you will see a link to "Post New Message".  Simply click on that, type your message and then click on "Submit".  If you'd like to Preview (spelling errors will be highlighted), then click on Preview before Submitting.


=== How do I delete a message? ===
==== How do I delete a message? ====


Users cannot delete a message unless they are a Moderator on the board.  
Users cannot delete a message unless they are a Moderator on the board.  


=== How do I edit a message? ===
==== How do I edit a message? ====


When viewing the post, there is a link to Edit Msg with a number indicating how many minutes remain for editing.  There is a 15 minute window to edit any post.  
When viewing the post, there is a link to Edit Msg with a number indicating how many minutes remain for editing.  There is a 15 minute window to edit any post.  


=== How do I add a link in my message? ===
==== How do I add a link in my message? ====


Go to the top of your screen where you see "address". Highlight (hold the left mouse button down as you move your cursor across the text) the entire line beginning with "http". Right click and move the arrow down to "copy". Then place your cursor where you want this information to be copied, right click and select "paste" and Voila!
Go to the top of your screen where you see "address". Highlight (hold the left mouse button down as you move your cursor across the text) the entire line beginning with "http". Right click and move the arrow down to "copy". Then place your cursor where you want this information to be copied, right click and select "paste" and Voila!


=== How do I <i>italicize</i> portions of my message? ===
==== How do I <i>italicize</i> portions of my message? ====
   
   
  [i]text you would like in italics[/i]
  [i]text you would like in italics[/i]


=== How do I <b>bold?</b> ===
==== How do I <b>bold?</b> ====


  [b]text you would like in bold[/b]
  [b]text you would like in bold[/b]


=== How do I <u>underline?</u> ===
==== How do I <u>underline?</u> ====
   
   
  [u]text you would line underlined[/u]
  [u]text you would line underlined[/u]


=== How do I change the color? ===
==== How do I change the color? ====
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=22896853 Color]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=22896853 Color]


=== How do I change the font size? ===
==== How do I change the font size? ====


Font size changes in posts are not allowed.
Font size changes in posts are not allowed.


=== How do I link to another board? ===
==== How do I link to another board? ====


Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20661426 Linking to Boards]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20661426 Linking to Boards]


=== How do I link to another post? ===
==== How do I link to another post? ====


Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20662412 Linking to Posts]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20662412 Linking to Posts]


=== How do I link to the Web? ===
==== How do I link to the Web? ====


Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=25533633 Linking to the Web]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=25533633 Linking to the Web]


=== How do I put sounds in my post? ===
==== How do I put sounds in my post? ====


Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20662207 Adding Sounds]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=20662207 Adding Sounds]


=== How do I post charts? ===
==== How do I post charts? ====


Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=21710983 Posting a Chart]
Click here:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=21710983 Posting a Chart]


=== How do I add a picture? ===
==== How do I add a picture? ====


First, you need to convert it if the image is not jpeg or gif:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=25621221 Image to jpeg or gif]
First, you need to convert it if the image is not jpeg or gif:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=25621221 Image to jpeg or gif]
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Or Images from Imageshack:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=22180325 Imageshack]
Or Images from Imageshack:  [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=22180325 Imageshack]


=== How do I add a stock quote? ===
==== How do I add a stock quote? ====
  [t]ticker symbol here[/t]
  [t]ticker symbol here[/t]
:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=26802445 Adding Quote Example]
:[[Image:Ra2.gif]] [http://investorshub.advfn.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=26802445 Adding Quote Example]

Revision as of 12:46, 22 February 2008

A special thanks to ONEBGG for his dedication to maintaining the TEST Board. He has graciously allowed us to use his posts in explaining the Tips and Tricks that explain these processes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I post a new message?

Go to the message list of the board you would like to compose a message on. Example: The Question and Answer Board Message List

On the line above the messages you will see a link to "Post New Message". Simply click on that, type your message and then click on "Submit". If you'd like to Preview (spelling errors will be highlighted), then click on Preview before Submitting.

How do I delete a message?

Users cannot delete a message unless they are a Moderator on the board.

How do I edit a message?

When viewing the post, there is a link to Edit Msg with a number indicating how many minutes remain for editing. There is a 15 minute window to edit any post.

How do I add a link in my message?

Go to the top of your screen where you see "address". Highlight (hold the left mouse button down as you move your cursor across the text) the entire line beginning with "http". Right click and move the arrow down to "copy". Then place your cursor where you want this information to be copied, right click and select "paste" and Voila!

How do I italicize portions of my message?

[i]text you would like in italics[/i]

How do I bold?

[b]text you would like in bold[/b]

How do I underline?

[u]text you would line underlined[/u]

How do I change the color?

Click here: Color

How do I change the font size?

Font size changes in posts are not allowed.

How do I link to another board?

Click here: Linking to Boards

How do I link to another post?

Click here: Linking to Posts

How do I link to the Web?

Click here: Linking to the Web

How do I put sounds in my post?

Click here: Adding Sounds

How do I post charts?

Click here: Posting a Chart

How do I add a picture?

First, you need to convert it if the image is not jpeg or gif: Image to jpeg or gif

Then, you need to upload it: Uploading Images

Lastly, post it: Posting Images

Or Images from Photobucket: Photobucket

Or Images from Imageshack: Imageshack

How do I add a stock quote?

[t]ticker symbol here[/t]
Ra2.gif Adding Quote Example

Related Pages

User Handbook: Composing Posts