Tutorial: How to Upload Photos to Your Posts or Replies
Hi team!
Have you ever wondered how to add a photo to your forum posts? Well, today is your lucky day!
See the tips below to learn how and then go on over to some of our other discussions to add photos to your posts. Before we get started, read the IMPORTANT rules to remember before posting your photos:
1.
They must comply with our House Rules &
Netiquette.
2. They must be your photos.
3. If it's not your photo, it must be from the public domain or creative commons (meaning, there is no copyright infringement or they're free to use.)
4. Size restrictions: the ideal file size for images on the web is no more than 1MB.
The instructions will be in three parts. Part 1 is the
quickest. Parts 2 & 3 are manual and take a bit more time.
PART 1: FASTEST & EASIEST WAY TO ADD A PHOTO TO YOUR POST (copy & paste)
1. Go to a forum and open a new discussion.
2. Open the photo you wish to use from your laptop or desktop computer.
3. Right-click & copy your photo.
4. Go back to your new discussion’s chat box and right-click to paste your photo inside the chat box.
5. Click “Post to Forum.” And you’re done!
NOTE: Note it is much better to upload an image of the desired size rather than modifying it afterward. However, if you do want to change the size or position of the photo, click “Edit” and follow the steps in Part 2.
PART 2: HOW TO ADD A PHOTO TO YOUR REPLY.
1. At the bottom of any forum post, click “Reply” to open the chat box.
2. Beneath the chat box, click “Advanced” to be taken to the larger chat box with more editing options.
3. Click the “Insert or Edit Image” icon (where the red arrow points.)
4. A new, small window will pop up in the foreground. Click, “Browse repositories.”
5. A new window will pop up. Click “Browse” to search your device for the photo you wish to upload. Then click, “Upload this file.”
6. Once the photo is uploaded, its dimensions are automatically calculated. You must either write a brief description of your photo for someone who cannot see it OR check the small box next to “This image is decorative only.”
7. Then click “Save Image.”
8. Once you return to your draft, you can view your text with your image and make adjustments if necessary.
NOTE: To adjust the photo’s size or position, double-click on your image to go back and adjust the size or alignment.
9. Once you’re satisfied with your text and photo, click the “Post to Forum” button.
10. You will be taken back to the forum landing page where you will see your reply or new discussion. Congratulations!
PART 3: ADD A PHOTO TO YOUR NEW DISCUSSION TOPIC
1. Go to the forum where you would like to start a new discussion.
2. Click the “Add a new discussion” button.
3. Once your new window opens, you can follow the steps above from Part 1 or Part 2.
READY? SET. GO!
Now you know how to upload your fantastic photos!
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