BB code is a set of tags based on the HTML language that you may already be familiar with.
They allow you to add formatting to your messages in the same way as HTML does,
but have a simpler syntax and will never break the layout of the pages you are viewing.
The ability to use BB code is set on a forum-by-forum basis by the administrator,
so you should check the forum rules when you post a new message.
Below is a list of the BB code tags you can use to format your messages.
The [list] tag allows you to create simple, bulleted lists without specifying an option. Within the value portion, each bullet is denoted by the [*] tag.
Usage
[list]value[/list]
Example Usage
[list] [*]list item 1 [*]list item 2 [/list]
Example Output
list item 1
list item 2
Advanced Lists
The [list] tag allows you to create advanced lists by specifying an option. The option should have a value of 1 (for a numbered list) or A (for an alphabetic with capital letters list) or a (for an alphabetic with lowercase letters list) or I (for a numbered with capital Roman numeral list) or i (for a numbered with small Roman numeral list).
Usage
[list=Option]value[/list]
Example Usage
[list=1] [*]list item 1 [*]list item 2 [/list]
[list=a] [*]list item 1 [*]list item 2 [/list]
Example Output
list item 1
list item 2
list item 1
list item 2
Images
The [img] tag allows you to embed images within your posts. You can also combine this tag with the [url] tag to make images become links.
The [php] tag performs the same function as the [code] tag, but also adds syntax highlighting for PHP code. Although it is designed for PHP, it may correctly highlight some other C-like languages.
[quote]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
[quote=John Doe]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
[quote=John Doe;414162]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
Example Output
Quote:
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Doe
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Quote:
Originally Posted by John Doe
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
Stop BB Code Parsing
The [noparse] tag allows you to stop the parsing of BB code.
Usage
[noparse][b]value[/b][/noparse]
Example Usage
[noparse][b]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/b][/noparse]
Example Output
[b]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/b]
Attachment
The [attach] tag allows you to display an attachment in your post rather than at the bottom. It will only display attachments that belong to the post in which it is utilized.
Usage
[attach]attachmentid[/attach]
Example Usage
[attach]12345[/attach]
Example Output
Accept
Presents an accept terms button before displaying content.
Usage
[accept]value[/accept]
Example Usage
[accept]terms[/accept]
Example Output
terms
Line Break
Inserts a line break.
Usage
[br]value[/br]
Example Usage
This [br][/br] is a line break.
Example Output
This is a line break.
Google Video
Embeds a video hosted on Google Video.
Simply add the unique filename from Google - the bit after http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docId= - between the opening and closing brackets.
Usage
[google]value[/google]
Example Usage
[google]2779351346824751855[/google]
Example Output
YouTube HD
This BB code can be used to embed High Definition YouTube videos. Insert the Video ID # in between the BB code tags.
Usage
[hdyt]value[/hdyt]
Example Usage
[hdyt]4ZHBkKyWNtQ[/hdyt]
Example Output
Hide
This BB Code can be used to hide spoilers or additional information that might not be of interest to all viewers.
Usage
[hide]value[/hide]
Example Usage
[hide]Text that will be hidden until clicked[/hide]
Example Output
Click here to:
Text that will be hidden until clicked
HR - Horizontal Line
Insert a horizontal line of X pixels.
Usage
[hr]value[/hr]
Example Usage
Here is a horizontal line [hr]5[/hr]
Example Output
Here is a horizontal line
IMG2 (Image without resize)
Inserts an image that will not be resized by the automatic resizer.
This is a modified IMG BB Code that work just like the normal IMG code but this one will allow you to wrap the image in a black border. The thickness of the border is set in pixels with the 'option'. For example, to wrap an image in a 2 pixel border, enter a code like this:
[IMGB=2]url of image[/IMGB]
Method of highlighting text by placing a line through the characters. Can help you when you edit your post and you want to show where changes have been made.
Usage
[S]value[/S]
Example Usage
[S]Text to strikethrough[/S]
Example Output
[S]Text to strikethrough[/S]
Single Line Break
This inserts a single line break, the HTML equivelant to .
Usage
[SBR]value[/SBR]
Example Usage
This is a[sbr][/sbr] single line break.
Example Output
This is a[sbr][/sbr] single line break.
table
With this vB code tables can be inserted into the post. Columns are seperated by »|«, every new line is a new row.
Usage
[table]value[/table]
Example Usage
[table]column 1|column 2|column 3[/table]
Example Output
column 1
column 2
column 3
Table Advanced
Advanced Table BB Code. You can use the 'option' to set table properties. Example:
[tbla='border=1; bgcolor=lt.blue']Rows & Colums[/tbla]
Usage
[TBLA=Option]value[/TBLA]
Example Usage
[tbla='']This is a table[/tbla]
Example Output
[tbla='']This is a table[/tbla]
Table (Old)
Inserts a table
Usage
[tbo=Option]value[/tbo]
Example Usage
[table=50]insert table[/table]
Example Output
insert table
TD Tag
Insert a column into a table
Usage
[td]value[/td]
Example Usage
[td]Insert column[/td]
Example Output
Insert column
Table Division Advanced
This is the HTNL equivelant of
with the option variable to handle simple formatting.
Usage
[TDA=Option]value[/TDA]
Example Usage
[tda=bgcolor='red']Column 1[/tda]
Example Output
[tda=bgcolor='red']Column 1[/tda]
Table Head Advanced
Table Header with option code for formatting.
Usage
[THA=Option]value[/THA]
Example Usage
[tha=border='2']Table[/tha]
Example Output
[tha=border='2']Table[/tha]
Thumbnail
This code will display a picture with left or right alignment, 320 pixels wide with a 1 pixel border.
This tag is made specifically for Tip of the week photos. It will size the image at 150 x 150 pixels and center it.
Usage
[towp]value[/towp]
Example Usage
[towp]2010/comp_002.jpg[/towp]
Example Output
TR Tag
Insert a row into a table
Usage
[tr]value[/tr]
Example Usage
[tr]insert row[/tr]
Example Output
insert row
Table Row Advanced
This is the HTML equivelant of
with an otion paramter to handle simple formatting.
Usage
[TRA=Option]value[/TRA]
Example Usage
[tra=bgcolor='blue']Row 1[/tra]
Example Output
[tra=bgcolor='blue']Row 1[/tra]
Vimeo Videos
This BB code will embed a Vimeo Video Player. Just place the video ID number between the VIMEO tags.
Usage
[VIMEO]value[/VIMEO]
Example Usage
[VIMEO]11449915[/VIMEO]
Example Output
[VIMEO]11449915[/VIMEO]
YouTube Video
Embeds a video hosted on YouTube.com
Simply add the unique filename from YouTube - the bit after http://www.youtube.com/watch?v= - between the opening and closing brackets.
Usage
[yt]value[/yt]
Example Usage
[yt]9A5rt630Chc[/yt]
Example Output
YouTube FP (Front Page)
This code is reserved for placing videos on the Front Page (fp). The videos are smaller (320 px wide), controls are autohiden and related videso are not shown after playback.
When using this code it is necessary to define the alignment option in the option part of the tag.