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General Discussions => Testing. 1, 2, 3... => Topic started by: Midnite on March 17, 2002, 10:52:10 PM

Title: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on March 17, 2002, 10:52:10 PM
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I'm looking at the preview and I see the html language showing up.  How do you make it go away so that you have bold, italics, the change of color?

It's actually a special YaBB code, though similar to HTML.  And like html you have to use them precisely to get them to do their job yet not show up in your posted message.

To get this--
blah blah
Type this--
Code: [Select]
[b]blah blah[/b]
(Ignore the word "code"; you type only what's within the box.)

To get this--
blah blah
Type this--
Code: [Select]
[i]blah blah[/i]
To get this:
blah blah
Type this--
Code: [Select]
[color=Yellow]blah blah[/color]
There must be a corresponding tag at each end of the text (the text is always between the tags; no spacing is necessary) and the one containing the slash is always the second tag in the pair (in other words, it follows the text).  Please feel free to experiment on the testing board as much as you'd like.  Good luck!
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Patti Feinberg on March 22, 2002, 03:56:48 AM
Yeah SURE Midnite...you're not a TOTAL computer nerd/geek!!!
can we spell B I G B U C K S??? ;)
Patti
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on March 29, 2002, 08:56:40 PM
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Yeah SURE Midnite...you're not a TOTAL computer nerd/geek!!!
can we spell B I G B U C K S??? ;)
Patti


well I'm with you Patti
were is the code box you type in? is it hitting me on the head?

jennifer(aka the other Patti)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on March 29, 2002, 09:52:37 PM
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were is the code box you type in?

Sorry, J!  You type it anywhere you want in your message.  I was referring to the box in my post that the example is in.
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Donna on April 02, 2002, 05:18:29 AM
Midnight.........you are really talented Girl.....go for it!  ;D

Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on April 02, 2002, 05:20:22 AM
LOL, thanks!  I have a really super teacher. ;)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 03, 2002, 11:26:41 PM
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Sorry, J!  You type it anywhere you want in your message.  I was referring to the box in my post that the example is in.


sall right i'll try
(b)bunnies(?B)

Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on April 04, 2002, 08:22:16 AM
jennifer,

try it this way:

Code: [Select]
[b]bunnies[/b]
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Patti Feinberg on April 06, 2002, 02:50:49 AM
Midnite...I've read AND re-read this...I just don't get it :'(

Patti, who wants to be more colorful and expressive

P.S.

THANKS JEN ;)
Title: Coloring Patti's world!
Post by: Midnite on April 06, 2002, 07:16:25 AM
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Patti, who wants to be more colorful and expressive

I don't mind working on that with you.  And besides, I'm all for giving moms some extra pampering! :) Let's start with colorizing your signature...

You've finished typing a message but before adding your name to the bottom, look above the grey message window for the bar that says "black".  Click on the arrow to open the menu, then click on whichever color you want.  For demonstration's sake, let's say you chose purple, so these are the 2 tags that will have appeared at the bottom of your message:
Code: [Select]
[color=Purple][/color]
Of course, it will actually say the color YOU picked.  What I want you to do to that code is get your cursor into the spot between the tags, which is in the middle of ][.  Next type your name into that space.  What you have should now look like this (except it'll give your color choice):
Code: [Select]
[color=purple]Patti[/color]
Your name will be in color in the posted message, but if it isn't please don't worry cuz I'm going to stick with you.

And if your text gets wacky at any time while you're experimenting, just click reload and it should straighten itself out.
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 07, 2002, 03:42:34 PM
code:
bunnies
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on April 07, 2002, 06:47:46 PM
Yay, jennifer!  You can ignore the word "code", btw.  It's there to keep the tags from disappearing after posting.

Patti's doing a great job with them on the discussion board too.  If you see this, sweetheart, I just want to point out the the box with the lined-out S will cross out your words, but to underline use the box with the "U".  I hope you don't mind that I fixed it in your message on "Current Talk".
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Donna on April 15, 2002, 10:17:14 PM
While your talking about codes here Midnight...

how do i make text bigger?   ?!?
Title: Re: YaBB codes for print size
Post by: Midnite on April 16, 2002, 06:12:49 AM
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how do i make text bigger?   ?!?

Helloooo!

The codes for the size of your text come from the light colored box with both the black A and arrow.  This is what you get when you click on it:
Code: [Select]
[size=2][/size]
(Please ignore the word code-- it's there as a way to get the code to show up for you.)

Size=2 isn't important because the default for the board is already a size 2, so it won't make any difference.  However, if you manually up the number to 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7, the size will increase as shown below.  I'm going to use your signature as the text--

To get:
Donna
type this
Code: [Select]
[size=3]Donna[/size]
To get:
Donna
type this
Code: [Select]
[size=4]Donna[/size]
To get:
Donna
type this
Code: [Select]
[size=5]Donna[/size]
To get:
Donna
type this
Code: [Select]
[size=6]Donna[/size]
To get:
Donna
type this
Code: [Select]
[size=7]Donna[/size]
Did that explain it for you?
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Donna on April 17, 2002, 06:33:53 AM
[shadow=blue,left,300]Midnight[/shadow]  
Gee , you sure know how to make someone feel little .........  hahahahahaha

Yep and thanks !!!!!!!!!   ::)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on April 17, 2002, 07:06:35 AM
Hee hee, Donna!  I guess there's no doubt that you've got it. ;)

That last example was kinda shocking! :)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 18, 2002, 11:05:34 PM
bunnies
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 18, 2002, 11:08:38 PM
i never saw the word c ode
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 18, 2002, 11:11:07 PM
i'll try later
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on April 18, 2002, 11:13:52 PM
maybe i'll fly to La for a crash course (I wish) midnite
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on April 18, 2002, 11:43:15 PM
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i never saw the word c ode

It's only in the examples in my messages.  You wouldn't see it otherwise.

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maybe i'll fly to La for a crash course (I wish) midnite

Awww, but it'd be so much FUN!
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Cassandra on April 29, 2002, 08:59:43 PM
Hi guys, dont mind me, just trying new things out
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on April 30, 2002, 04:11:11 AM
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just trying new things out

Keep trying to your heart's content, Cassandra. That's what this board's for, after all. ;)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: jennifer on June 07, 2002, 03:35:16 AM
Well Midnite as i went back to read everything carefully
it all started to make sense guess that what happens when you read the directions(Tell my kidsthat all the time LOL)
have been home with a lot of time on my hands so
was able to do it!
thanks for your help!

jennifer
still want to fly to LA some day BUT I AM GOING TO THE FEST NEXT YEAR HOPE IT IS IN NY
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on June 07, 2002, 08:02:12 AM
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Well Midnite as i went back to read everything carefully
it all started to make sense guess that what happens when you read the directions(Tell my kidsthat all the time LOL)
have been home with a lot of time on my hands so
was able to do it!
thanks for your help!

That's fantastic, jennifer!  I'm glad I was able to help. :D

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still want to fly to LA some day BUT I AM GOING TO THE FEST NEXT YEAR HOPE IT IS IN NY

I want it to be in NY again too, and I hope to see you there!
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: rainingwolf on October 02, 2006, 11:23:24 PM
Testing out size option

Does this move? nope

how about this one?
[/i][/b] yep! yay!

can I change the type face?
guess not
This was fun! Bye now! :)
Title: Re: YaBB codes to bold, italicize, and add color
Post by: Midnite on October 02, 2006, 11:36:37 PM
can I change the type face?
guess not

You did it!   [happy9]