Minor tip for bulletin board use
I've noticed lately a lot of posts that are too wide to fit on the screen due to really long links. Scrolling sideways to finish each line can get old fast! I thought I'd pass on a minor tip that will help us all eliminate that problem and make the threads easier to read.
Instead of simply typing the link so that the entire thing appears in the post you can use a handy piece of UBB code which is compatible with this board. When following these instructions don't type the quotation marks! They are only there for the illustration! So, here it is. You start with a code that lets the board know you are giving it a hyperlink. Both the code and the actual link go inside of brackets like this []. Once you've typed the link and closed the brackets you add the text (with no brackets) that will be the actual hyperlink in the post. You then type another command in brackets that lets the board know you're finished with the hyperlink and ready to move on with the rest of the post.
Okay, I know what you're thinking: that all sounds very complicated. It's not. I'm just trying to spell it out as much as possible. Here's an example of what the command will look like on your screen before you submit the post. Remember, don't type the quotation marks!
["URL=http://www.mycoollink.com]click here![/URL"]
Important things to remember:
-the "url" command and the web address must be together in the brackets for this to work
-after you've added the text that will be the "hyperlink" in the post the next "url" command must be preceded by a /
And finally, here's an example of this technique in action. Note: it's also a hint for some of you! [url=http://www.flyanglersonline.com/chat2.5/:249e6]click here![/url:249e6]
I hope I haven't made this seem more difficult than it is! If all I have managed to do is confuse you let me know, I'll be happy to answer questions.
JeremyH
[This message has been edited by JeremyH (edited 06 January 2006).]
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