Image tags?

foolzrushn · July 10, 2015, 03:58 PM

I have not posted much to forums. I have never uploaded pix to a forum. I have been reading the instructions given, and practicing in the testing section.

However it is difficult for someone that already knows what to do...to write instructions for someone that is looking at something for the first time. You really have to put yourself in that person's shoes.

"Edit your post, and paste that URL between the IMG tags where you want it to appear in your post."

Nowhere have I seen, whether you click some link or button, or whether you type the Image Tags brackets etc. How do I make, find create or whatever.... the Image Tags? If I am supposed to type them in at the point in my post where I want the picture to appear, then somewhere it should say that.

I also saw the post about pix size, and "how do we get them to not post big pictures".....but then I also saw where there was no icon created to do that simply by clicking on the icon, I suppose. How can one complain about people not using something if it is not easy to use, or completely explained?

There, I feel better now. I will go to the practice area and try typing the image information in the middle of a post to see if that works for me.
thanks

aarondhgraham · July 12, 2015, 12:48 PM

It looks like this.

In all cases the image you want to display in the body of the message must already be posted on-line somewhere.

Take any image you see on the internet,,,
Right-click on that image and a pop-up menu appears,,,
Click on "properties" and another pop-up window will appear on screen.

Look for the "Address:URL" and copy the text that starts with HTTP://,,,
That is the "URL" for that image on the web.

Select (highlight) that address then hold the Control key down and tap the C key to copy that address to your computer clipboard.

Now click on the "Insert Image" icon in the message toolbar,,,
Place the curser in the "please enter the URL of your image" field,,,
Then hold the Control key down and hit the P key to paste the URL into the field.

Caution: Make sure that HTTP:// is not duplicated when you paste the URL,,,
If it looke like this:

The image will not display.

I have a website that I post images to,,,
That makes it easy for me as I just post it on my site,,,
Then I copy the URL and use the "Insert Image" icon to display it.

If you don't have a website to post images to,,,
Then you must subscribe to an image hosting website,,,
I can't help you there as I have never subscribed to one of those sites.

Post your image there, copy the image URL, then paste it into the Insert Image dialogue box.

There is one other option for TFL users.

Use the "Manage Attachments" feature to upload a link into your post,,,
This places a clickable link in the body of your message,,,
You will also see that link right after you upload it.

Click that link to display the image in your browser,,,
Then do the right-click thing and paste that URL into the insert Image dialogue box.

I hope this helps.

Aarond

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aarondhgraham · July 16, 2015, 09:09 AM

That was a waste of time.

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foolzrushn · September 12, 2015, 05:14 PM

Why was it a waste? You got me started, altho I also have not used a hosting site.
by the way thanks

July 10, 2015, 03:58 PM	#1
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	Image tags? I have not posted much to forums. I have never uploaded pix to a forum. I have been reading the instructions given, and practicing in the testing section. However it is difficult for someone that already knows what to do...to write instructions for someone that is looking at something for the first time. You really have to put yourself in that person's shoes. "Edit your post, and paste that URL between the IMG tags where you want it to appear in your post." Nowhere have I seen, whether you click some link or button, or whether you type the Image Tags brackets etc. How do I make, find create or whatever.... the Image Tags? If I am supposed to type them in at the point in my post where I want the picture to appear, then somewhere it should say that. I also saw the post about pix size, and "how do we get them to not post big pictures".....but then I also saw where there was no icon created to do that simply by clicking on the icon, I suppose. How can one complain about people not using something if it is not easy to use, or completely explained? There, I feel better now. I will go to the practice area and try typing the image information in the middle of a post to see if that works for me. thanks __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'

July 16, 2015, 09:09 AM	#3
aarondhgraham Senior Member Join Date: December 1, 2009 Location: Stillwater, OKlahoma Posts: 8,638	Well,,, That was a waste of time. . __________________ Never ever give an enemy the advantage of a verbal threat. Caje: The coward dies a thousand times, the brave only once. Kirby: That's about all it takes, ain't it? Aarond is good,,, Aarond is wise,,, Always trust Aarond! (most of the time)

September 12, 2015, 05:14 PM	#4
foolzrushn Senior Member Join Date: April 29, 2015 Location: middle of the Santa Fe Trail Posts: 396	Why was it a waste? You got me started, altho I also have not used a hosting site. by the way thanks __________________ If you feel that you're pretty important...you should think about your significance to the Universe....and re-evaluate ! certified 'soap welder'