I guess the easiest way if the FAQs page is not rendering properly (it's currently 'under construction' by the way) is to have you click here for a guide to the formatting guide and here for the smilies. Just note that right now if you want to use a smiley you must leave a space before and after for it to turn from text to the image.
Hope this helps,
John
Could someone help me with a couple of tips, which I can't seem to find in FAQ Please.When I text a new post,if I wish to use a smiley,or would like to change a word to bold,is there a quick way to do this.Haven't a clue where to source from.I can't see the symbols on the texting page.Thanks in advance.
I can't help it, if I am the only "blind old fart" on this forum.(LOL)
Doug.

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