How do I use the "quote" feature?

tpcollins · May 13, 2011, 10:11 AM

I've checked my profile and everything I can think of but I can't figure out how to use the "quote" feature - can someone help? Thanks.

aarondhgraham · May 13, 2011, 10:14 AM

Select and copy the text from the original post,,,
Paste it into your post,,,
Select the text again,,,
Click the "Wrap {Quote} tags around selected text" icon (between the image icon and the # sign)

Aarond

tpcollins · May 13, 2011, 10:21 AM

[PHP]Select and copy the text from the original post,,,
Paste it into your post,,,
Select the text again,,,
Click the "Wrap {Quote} tags around selected text" icon (between the image icon and the # sign)[/PHP]

huh . . .

tpcollins · May 13, 2011, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Select and copy the text from the original post,,,
Paste it into your post,,,
Select the text again,,,
Click the "Wrap {Quote} tags around selected text" icon (between the image icon and the # sign

Ah . . . got it, thanks.

Don P · May 13, 2011, 10:26 AM

Next time to help the mods questions like this should be asked in the section site questions and support

BikerRN · May 13, 2011, 10:35 AM

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How do I use the "quote" feature?

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I've checked my profile and everything I can think of but I can't figure out how to use the "quote" feature - can someone help? Thanks.

Like this?

I didn't know how to use the quote feature myself and have been putting " " around stuff I quoted. This will make things easier.

Biker

That'll Do · May 13, 2011, 10:36 AM

If you want to get fancy, and add the name of the member you're quoting to the text, do the following:

Select the text you want to quote, and after clicking the quote button, do the following to the first "[.QUOTE]" box:

Sample text:

[.QUOTE]I own a 1911.[./QUOTE]

Modified version

[.QUOTE=That'll Do] I own a 1911.[./QUOTE]

Basically, you add an equal sign, and the name you want to display. (The text does not need to be bold, I just did that for clarity). Note: Don't add a period in the bracketed text, I'm only doing that so you can see what to add.

Here's what it looks like when done:

Quote:

I own a 1911.

Modified version

Quote:

Originally Posted by That'll Do

I own a 1911.

**Mal H** · May 13, 2011, 10:40 AM

All of this is covered in this sticky thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323215

As Don pointed out, we have a Site Questions forum (where we are now).

Testing of any feature should be done in the Software Test forum.

Closed.

May 13, 2011, 10:11 AM	#1
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aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 6,386	Here's how I do it,,, Select and copy the text from the original post,,, Paste it into your post,,, Select the text again,,, Click the "Wrap {Quote} tags around selected text" icon (between the image icon and the # sign) Aarond __________________ Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Combat: "A Silent Cry" Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

May 13, 2011, 10:21 AM	#3
tpcollins Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2009 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 413	[PHP]Select and copy the text from the original post,,, Paste it into your post,,, Select the text again,,, Click the "Wrap {Quote} tags around selected text" icon (between the image icon and the # sign)[/PHP] huh . . . __________________ What direction did that last shot at Kennedy come from?

May 13, 2011, 10:26 AM	#5
Don P Senior Member Join Date: December 17, 2005 Location: East Central Florida Posts: 4,412	Next time to help the mods questions like this should be asked in the section site questions and support __________________ *NRA Life Member, NRA Range Safety Officer, IDPA Safety Officer* *As you are, I once was, As I am, You will be.*

May 13, 2011, 10:40 AM	#8
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern VA Posts: 14,126	All of this is covered in this sticky thread: http://thefiringline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=323215 As Don pointed out, we have a Site Questions forum (where we are now). Testing of any feature should be done in the Software Test forum. Closed.