What is BBCode and how do I use it?
Bulletin Board code (BBCode) is a lightweight markup language designed to let users format the text of their messages. It is used in many forums on the web, not just on websites created with Kentico. BBCode tags are similar to HTML tags and are entered in square brackets.
Is BBCode similar to HTML?
BBCode (“Bulletin Board Code”) is a lightweight markup language used to format messages in much Internet forum software, first introduced in 1998. The available “tags” of BBCode are usually indicated by square brackets ( [ and ] ) surrounding a keyword, and are parsed before being translated into HTML.
What is BBCode for a link?
BBCode is a sort of simple syntax that you can use to format your entries with bold text, links, and more. It is very similar (in many cases identical) to the codes used on many popular forum packages. BBCode can be used in your entry fields when you create an entry or when you leave a comment.
How do you do a spoiler in BBCode?
Write [spoiler]text[/spoiler] or [spoiler title=title]text[/spoiler] and it will hide the content on anywhere that you can render BBCodes.
How do I disable BBCode?
Click on Settings. 5. Under Display Settings. Allow HTML and BB Codes, select No, do not allow HTML or BB Codes.
What is a spoiler in a forum?
The new forum software has a new BBCode tag called Spoiler. It is very simple to use and is perfect for threads discussion things like racing results or perhaps hiding an image so that people have to click on the spoiler tag to see the image.
What is the purpose of Markdown?
“Markdown is a text-to-HTML conversion tool for web writers. Markdown allows you to write using an easy-to-read, easy-to-write plain text format, then convert it to structurally valid XHTML (or HTML).”
Why is it called Markdown?
Markdown is a play on words because it is markup. “Markdown” is a proper noun. Markup is just a way of providing functionality above plain text. For example: formatting, links, images, etc.
How do I post a link on a forum?
When posting to the forums you can insert a hyperlink by first highlighting the text you wish to become the link. Then simply click the “link” button, a pop-up box will appear with 2 text boxes. Enter your link address (eg. http://example.com) and the link title (This text shows when the mouse is over the link).