What are “emoticons” and how do I use them?

Emoticons are emotional graphics--visual ways to express the way you feel.

Click the Smiley button  and a prompt will pop-up and allow you to choose the appropriate emoticon.

How do I change the font/color of my text?

The easiest way is to pick the font and color you want from the tool bar and then just start typing. Or you can highlight the pre-existing text and change the font or color. You can also change the size of the text, bold, italicize, underline etc.

- Changes the color of your font

- Changes the Background color of your text

-Makes your text bold

- Underlines your text

- Lets you type in Italics

- This drop down menu lets you change your font.

- This drop down menu lets you change the size of your font.

How do I insert a link?

You can copy and paste the link in the post and it will automatically link to the page. Or if you want to name the link (for example, to read "Click Here to see....") you can do so by highlighting the URL and clicking the "Insert Hyperlink" button.  This will open a small new window to allow you to specify the Hyperlink properties. 

The link type should be “hyperlink,” which is the default setting.  The web address should also automatically show up in the address section.  If you would like to make sure your website will display for users when they click your link, you can click the “preview” button next to the web address and view the web page in the preview box below.  The “title” section is where you can name your link.  Whatever you type in the “title” box will become the link in your post.  Finally, this interface gives you the opportunity to determine where the website will be displayed.  You can, for example, choose whether you want the link to open a new window for users, or just replace the existing one.  

What is a “Hyperlink”?

 A link from a hypertext file to another location or file; typically activated by clicking on a highlighted word or icon at a particular location on the screen.

How do I post pictures from my photobucket account, blinkies, tickers, and other html?

Click the "Toggle" button  and insert the "Tag" or HTML code. Then click Toggle again and an image should appear. Then Click post and VOILA! 

How do I add a picture as a file attachment?

When you are posting and want to upload a picture to your post, check the Attach File box and click post. You will be directed to a Upload file prompt. Browse your computer for the file you would like to post and click “Attach Files”. If you would like to add more than one picture simply check the Add another File box before clicking “Attach Files”. There is a 2 file attachment limit. Pictures should be 81kb or less in size.

 How do I add an automatic signature to my posts?

Go to any post you have written; you will see that your screen name is underlined. This means you can click on it and it will link you to your profile. On your personal profile page, click the link at the bottom that reads “Edit this Profile.”  On the new screen look under  “Community Profile Information,” and there will be a text box for you to add your signature.

For multiple lined signatures you will need to use HTML code for every NEW line of text.

Ex. Your Name Here
<br>Mommy to:
<br>1st child's Name

The final product will look like:

Your Name
Child's name
Child's Name

Instead of:

Your name child's name child's name

** Please test your siggy's and stuff on the board that was created
                           for

signature tests so we
                           don't clog the boards with "test" posts. It is

located under the Welcome Center & General Topics when you "click for more"

next to it. It's called Signature
                           Tests board.

Also, the larger the siggy, the more scrolling people will have to
                           do to read.

There are programs
                           out there to crop/edit pic's and I know many members here

have resized their pics. Also, the posts load slower for those with dial-up

if there are too many large attachments/pic's, etc. Thank you for
                           taking the

time to resize
                           the pic's to keep them at a minimum so others can read the

posts easier!

How do I view all posts written by a certain member?

Click on their screen name, which will take you to their profile.
Then click on the link at the bottom of the page that reads, "View All Posts For This User".

New Boards Tips and Tricks-

You have 2 board options:

FRAMED version:

http://www.babyzone.com/Features/Community/frames.asp

NON-Frame version:

http://www.babyzone.com/Features/Community/boards.asp

(You can click back and forth between the versions at the top right
                           hand

part of the page is
                           a link to click.)

*TIP* for the NON-frame version: RIGHT click the post and open in
                           a new

window so this way
                           your main page of posts is right there and no clicking

back and forth.

If you are having troubles with your username you had on the old board and

can't use it here, had to create a new one...OR if you are able to
                           read and

not post, please
                           do the following:

E-mail your old screen name and the new one you had to create, along
                           with

your e-mail address
                           our CM's: boardhelp@babyzone.com 

They will assist you in
                           getting things straightened out.

Thank you all for
                           your patience!

If anyone has learned any new tips about the new boards/chat, feel
                           free to

share here so others will know
                           how also.