genie Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Okay, lots of people have been asking about how to put the smileys in their posts, so I thought I'd make a little tutorial. I'll try to be as explicit as possible for those who are more computer-challenged. First, you open a few of the smiley sites in another window or tab. Here are some popular ones: Smiley Repository Free Smileys Best Smileys Okay, when you go to these pages, you will see an index of categories, like "Laughing" or "Dancing" etc. Find a smiley you like. Now, the different sites handle the next step a little differently. But usually you will see a string of information that will start with brackets [] and "img" inside and end with brackets and "/img" inside. So now what you want to do is make sure that the string of info is highlighted. Sometimes this happens when you click the desired smiley. Sometimes it will be in a box below the smiley and you have to click on the info, or right-click and drag over it to highlight it. Anyway, once it's highlighted, you can either type ctrl-c (that's the control button and c at the same time) or you can right click the highlighted part and select Copy. Now, come back to the WTM page and open a reply box and click inside it to make sure you cursor is ready. Now type ctrl-v (control button and v at the same time) or right click within the text area and select Paste. When you do this, the string of information will appear in the text box. If you click Preview Post (I think you have to be in Advanced mode for that) you will see your jolly little smiley, although it won't be animated in preview mode. Now, all you have to do is type any text you want to include, click Submit, and presto-chango you have a nifty smiley in your post! Now, let's see some smileys!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Uhhhh...:confused: Where do you live and can you come over and do that for me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Uhhhh...:confused: Where do you live and can you come over and do that for me? Not clear enough? What part(s) are you having troubles with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephanie Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 None yet! I haven't even tried it yet. I'm just one of those don't use the instructions people b/c it's too much info. at one time! I'll try it later b/c they are too funny. I've got to get my exercise in this AM so I can get some circulation to the old brain cells going!:hurray: That's actually me exercising...since I can't get anything else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Genie, it's pretty early in the morning where I am for this sort of thing. Perhaps you should have waited until people were a little more awake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 yup. definitely needing coffee this morning. lol I'll work on fixing that....:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 None yet! I haven't even tried it yet. I'm just one of those don't use the instructions people b/c it's too much info. at one time! I'll try it later b/c they are too funny. I've got to get my exercise in this AM so I can get some circulation to the old brain cells going!:hurray: That's actually me exercising...since I can't get anything else! Well, let me know when you're ready to try and I'll talk you through it one step at a time. K? And uh, could you do a few sit-up for me while you're at it? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 yup. definitely needing coffee this morning. lol I'll work on fixing that....:D If you are going to insert an actual web address of your smiley (starts with http without the brackets and img) you will need to use the mountain icon with the yellow background. When you click on it, it will open a box and you insert the url. It already gives you the http:// so make sure you don't enter it twice. Just that easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 ooooooooooo. I did it! Thanks Genie. Now I can spend more hours upon hours here.:glare: :D:D:D (me still likes the little green dude) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Did I do it????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I did it!!! I did it!!! This feels almost as good as running a 5K!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks Genie. Now I can spend more hours upon hours here.:glare: Hee hee! That's my evil plan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I did it!!! I did it!!! This feels almost as good as running a 5K!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shalom22 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oh, I just love these little guys! Thanks for the links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hope it works. When I previewed, the fireworks weren't exploding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Hope it works. When I previewed, the fireworks weren't exploding. Yeah, in Preview mode they won't be animated, but they're fine once you submit the post. Good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for posting this - I tried to rep you but was told I have to spread it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for posting this - I tried to rep you but was told I have to spread it around. You're welcome! I'm just trying to pass along the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 :blush::blush: I had NO clue how people were doing this...I actually thought people were somehow writing their own code to make all of these....:blush: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 I had NO clue how people were doing this...I actually thought people were somehow writing their own code to make all of these.... But now you know! And knowing is half the battle... GI Joe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genie Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 For those of you who are ready to move on to the next level, here is a site that requires a little more effort... The Smilies The code that this one gives you will include some extraneous information. The secret is to delete everything to the left and right of the brackets [] and img codes. What you want is for your code to start with brackets with "img" inside, and end with brackets and "/img" inside. Clear as mud? Thus endeth the lesson for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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