Post by: brenden on February 02, 2016, 03:49:46 pm
Hi there!
Whether you don't have an account, just made an account, or have had an account for a while without really knowing this stuff, I hope this guide gives you a few helpful hints on using the ATAR Notes Forum. I'm going to try my best to go from the absolute basics to perhaps the more 'complex' stuff. I'll cover all the small stuff like how to browse the forums, and also cover the more 'advanced' stuff like embedding images into posts and changing image dimensions. Hopefully it's helpful to you! Please let me know if you have any questions or if I've missed anything (which is almost certainly the case!)
But before I do anything else, I'll give a quick definition of the ATAR Notes forums for those of you who have clicked onto this thread from an email without ever having visited us before:
ATAR Notes is an online student community inhabited predominantly by Year 11 and 12 students and people in their undergraduate university degrees. There are some younger students, and some people who are doing postgraduate degrees like the MD.
We strive to give the best help possible to anyone who wants it enough to ask. That's all we require. Anyone who asks for help will get some of the best advice you could ever get given. We're a bunch of students just like you, so we're never going to bullshit you and we don't have an agenda.
On this site, we have insanely smart people - not always defined by ATAR. We have a lot of people who've scored 99.95 or 99+, and we also have a lot of people who didn't do that well numerically even though they know their subject's content better than anyone. All of these people are ready to help you at the drop of a button. We know about rankings, scaling, subject specific stuff, how to study, how to deal with extracurriculars in a busy year, what degrees might be best for your situation - together, we know a lot. We always, always want people to ask their questions and participate in the community. When that happens, it means we can help more people. So not only are you helping yourself by asking questions, but you're helping us show people what we have to offer. Be sure to introduce yourself!
Okay, now let's get started with the guide!
First, I'm going to talk about navigating the forums and notes to 'find' stuff you might like. Click the spoiler tags below if you're interested in this information.
Navigating the forums to see updated posts
There are a few different ways to navigate the forums, and different people develop different habits depending on what they find easiest.
One way to navigate the forums is by looking at "recent posts" on the Forum homepage. To do this method, go to the ATAR Notes Forum Homepage and scroll all the way down. At the bottom of the page, you'll find the "recent posts" section, which is featured in the image below:
(http://i.imgur.com/WxO3i1k.png)
Now, you'll notice that in this image, "UoM General Chat" appears four times, and "how to do well at physics" appears twice. That's because this method of forum navigation will show you every single most recent post, and not just the most recent threads. If you're a Guest on the forums, this is one of the best ways of seeing the updated posts. You'll also notice a few other buttons:
Messages of the week: Displays the three most upvoted posts of that week.
Forum Stats: Another place where you can see every single post on the forums that not many people know about. Also gives you an option to see forum statistics. If you take a look at the button below, you'll see two buttons. 1. View the most recent posts on the forums and 2. [More stats] .
The 'view most recent posts on the forums' is in my opinion the best place to navigate the forums as a guest if you want to make sure you see every piece of content.
(http://i.imgur.com/2OJPNEY.png)
Users online: Tells you who's been most recently active for the last 15 minute period.
Another way to navigate the forums if you have an ATAR Notes account is to click "show unread posts since last visit" under your username after clicking the "FORUMS" button to go to the forum homepage. That button is featured below:
(http://i.imgur.com/3MN3SIA.png)
This is my personally preferred method of navigation as a member of the site, although I know some people insist on using the 'recent posts' section on the homepage as I outlined above. The reason I prefer this method is because it doesn't show the same thread multiple times, and it shows you literally everything you haven't read yet. So for example, the below image shows a lot of the posts I haven't read yet since they've last been updated :
(http://i.imgur.com/jAgTywJ.png)
What's also really important about this method if that you can choose to see new replies ONLY from YOUR posts using this button:
(http://i.imgur.com/007ZEe5.png)
This is super useful to see if your question has been answered or to see if someone has commented on something you've also commented on.
One way to navigate the forums is by looking at "recent posts" on the Forum homepage. To do this method, go to the ATAR Notes Forum Homepage and scroll all the way down. At the bottom of the page, you'll find the "recent posts" section, which is featured in the image below:
(http://i.imgur.com/WxO3i1k.png)
Now, you'll notice that in this image, "UoM General Chat" appears four times, and "how to do well at physics" appears twice. That's because this method of forum navigation will show you every single most recent post, and not just the most recent threads. If you're a Guest on the forums, this is one of the best ways of seeing the updated posts. You'll also notice a few other buttons:
Messages of the week: Displays the three most upvoted posts of that week.
Forum Stats: Another place where you can see every single post on the forums that not many people know about. Also gives you an option to see forum statistics. If you take a look at the button below, you'll see two buttons. 1. View the most recent posts on the forums and 2. [More stats] .
The 'view most recent posts on the forums' is in my opinion the best place to navigate the forums as a guest if you want to make sure you see every piece of content.
(http://i.imgur.com/2OJPNEY.png)
Users online: Tells you who's been most recently active for the last 15 minute period.
Another way to navigate the forums if you have an ATAR Notes account is to click "show unread posts since last visit" under your username after clicking the "FORUMS" button to go to the forum homepage. That button is featured below:
(http://i.imgur.com/3MN3SIA.png)
This is my personally preferred method of navigation as a member of the site, although I know some people insist on using the 'recent posts' section on the homepage as I outlined above. The reason I prefer this method is because it doesn't show the same thread multiple times, and it shows you literally everything you haven't read yet. So for example, the below image shows a lot of the posts I haven't read yet since they've last been updated :
(http://i.imgur.com/jAgTywJ.png)
What's also really important about this method if that you can choose to see new replies ONLY from YOUR posts using this button:
(http://i.imgur.com/007ZEe5.png)
This is super useful to see if your question has been answered or to see if someone has commented on something you've also commented on.
Navigating the forums to find something specific
If you're not interested in seeing the most updated posts, but just want to find resources or topics about a particular subject, then you navigate through the forum boards.
You can do this through going to the ATAR Notes forum homepage. Scrolling down, you'll see administration, blah blah blah. The quickest way to get to where you want to go is to use the navigation dropdown box in the toolbar.
(http://i.imgur.com/G3hlEsy.png)
After clicking VCE/HSC, you'll be shown one of these pages:
VCE
(http://i.imgur.com/ukpp01z.png)
HSC
(http://i.imgur.com/wmY1NQu.png)
From these pages, you can navigate to subject-specific content and see all the most recent posts in, say, your favourite subject's board.
Small navigational hint
See the below image. All the arrows pointing up? That represents the "flow" of forum boards. You start at the Forums, go to the Board you want, then the Child board you want, into the specific subject. You can also use the buttons the arrows point to for navigation back and forth.
(http://i.imgur.com/dTbaF9L.png)
(http://i.imgur.com/dTbaF9L.png)
You can do this through going to the ATAR Notes forum homepage. Scrolling down, you'll see administration, blah blah blah. The quickest way to get to where you want to go is to use the navigation dropdown box in the toolbar.
(http://i.imgur.com/G3hlEsy.png)
After clicking VCE/HSC, you'll be shown one of these pages:
VCE
(http://i.imgur.com/ukpp01z.png)
HSC
(http://i.imgur.com/wmY1NQu.png)
From these pages, you can navigate to subject-specific content and see all the most recent posts in, say, your favourite subject's board.
Navigating the notes
Okay, so - the notes are a bit easier to figure out than the forums, but I'm going to start from the ground up anyway.
ATAR Notes has thousands of student-submitted notes. Anyone can submit notes, but they all require moderator approval, which means that anything completely crap gets thrown out. Otherwise, you can see the date the note was uploaded in so you can check if it's super updated, and you can also see the star ratings and the comments of other students.
Have a look at the below image.
(http://i.imgur.com/OExJ55F.jpg)
You'll see there's an option to change your "state". Make sure you choose the right state you're in.
Then, you can type in the subject you're looking for. If you'd like, you can use a key word in the 'search notes' tab on the right hand side.
There are also two different ways of viewing the notes.
FIRST WAY:
(http://i.imgur.com/DN1uN6C.png)
SECOND WAY:
(http://i.imgur.com/QsPdiJP.png)
You can change this navigational display using the little icons next to the "add notes" button:
(http://i.imgur.com/UPXvmD5.png)
ATAR Notes has thousands of student-submitted notes. Anyone can submit notes, but they all require moderator approval, which means that anything completely crap gets thrown out. Otherwise, you can see the date the note was uploaded in so you can check if it's super updated, and you can also see the star ratings and the comments of other students.
Have a look at the below image.
(http://i.imgur.com/OExJ55F.jpg)
You'll see there's an option to change your "state". Make sure you choose the right state you're in.
Then, you can type in the subject you're looking for. If you'd like, you can use a key word in the 'search notes' tab on the right hand side.
There are also two different ways of viewing the notes.
FIRST WAY:
(http://i.imgur.com/DN1uN6C.png)
SECOND WAY:
(http://i.imgur.com/QsPdiJP.png)
You can change this navigational display using the little icons next to the "add notes" button:
(http://i.imgur.com/UPXvmD5.png)
Second, I'll show how to make a topic and how to make a post. If you've posted at least one time, this section is entirely skippable.
How to post things
See the below image.
(http://i.imgur.com/dTbaF9L.png)
You can see that this page is in the board for the HSC subject English Advanced. If I click "New Topic", you'll have a chance to write a subject line (just like in an email), and then write the body of the post (just like an email). This is how you know you're making a whole new topic just for you. Don't be intimidated or afraid to do this! It can make a lot of organisational sense just to make you're own topic instead of asking your question in someone else's. We don't mind you make a new topic just for you at all - sometimes that's the best way to get help.
One other option available to you is replying to an already existing topic/thread. All you have to do is actually CLICK into the thread you want to reply to, and then your options will change. I'll show you in the below image...
(http://i.imgur.com/Y5SxzwB.png)
Do you notice how there's now an extra arrow up the top? It doesn't just stop after English Advanced - the navigational flow shows that you're in the thread itself. If you look down the bottom, the button now says "reply" instead of "new topic". If you click that button and type into the text box, you'll be writing a reply to that thread.
You'll need a forum account to see the "New Topic" and "reply" buttons - only people with an ATAR Notes account will see these.
(http://i.imgur.com/dTbaF9L.png)
You can see that this page is in the board for the HSC subject English Advanced. If I click "New Topic", you'll have a chance to write a subject line (just like in an email), and then write the body of the post (just like an email). This is how you know you're making a whole new topic just for you. Don't be intimidated or afraid to do this! It can make a lot of organisational sense just to make you're own topic instead of asking your question in someone else's. We don't mind you make a new topic just for you at all - sometimes that's the best way to get help.
One other option available to you is replying to an already existing topic/thread. All you have to do is actually CLICK into the thread you want to reply to, and then your options will change. I'll show you in the below image...
(http://i.imgur.com/Y5SxzwB.png)
Do you notice how there's now an extra arrow up the top? It doesn't just stop after English Advanced - the navigational flow shows that you're in the thread itself. If you look down the bottom, the button now says "reply" instead of "new topic". If you click that button and type into the text box, you'll be writing a reply to that thread.
You'll need a forum account to see the "New Topic" and "reply" buttons - only people with an ATAR Notes account will see these.
"I know how to post things, but is there anything more I should think about?"
Generally, you want to go through a thinking process before posting. Once you've made a few posts, you never need to use this process, when but you're starting out, it might help to run through this checklist.
1. Make sure if you make a new "topic", it's in the relevant board. For example, if you're asking a question about VCE Maths Methods, don't ask it in the Specialist Maths board. It's easy to make this mistake - you might see people talking about a math topic and just assume that's where all the maths topics go. Double check the "navigational flow" so you know you're making the post in the right place.
2. If you want to make a topic, check there isn't already one of the same nature. For example, if you're asking "what pen should I use?" - check that there isn't already a thread "What pen should I use?" that people have already spoken about.
3. If you want to make a topic - make your subject line clear, so people have an idea of your question before they ever read it. Don't use capital letters - it always looks ugly.
Do: "Help with a World War 2 Question - Weimar Republic"
Don't: "URGENT HOLY SHIT I'M GOING TO DIE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION!!!!!!!! PLEASE URGENT!!!!!!!##$$!@!#@"
4. If you don't want to make a new topic but just want to reply to a thread, have a quick read through that thread to make sure your reply will be relevant to the discussion. If you compare your reply to the replies people are making and they seem like they don't match, you might be in the wrong thread, or it might be time to make your own thread.
1. Make sure if you make a new "topic", it's in the relevant board. For example, if you're asking a question about VCE Maths Methods, don't ask it in the Specialist Maths board. It's easy to make this mistake - you might see people talking about a math topic and just assume that's where all the maths topics go. Double check the "navigational flow" so you know you're making the post in the right place.
2. If you want to make a topic, check there isn't already one of the same nature. For example, if you're asking "what pen should I use?" - check that there isn't already a thread "What pen should I use?" that people have already spoken about.
3. If you want to make a topic - make your subject line clear, so people have an idea of your question before they ever read it. Don't use capital letters - it always looks ugly.
Do: "Help with a World War 2 Question - Weimar Republic"
Don't: "URGENT HOLY SHIT I'M GOING TO DIE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUESTION!!!!!!!! PLEASE URGENT!!!!!!!##$$!@!#@"
4. If you don't want to make a new topic but just want to reply to a thread, have a quick read through that thread to make sure your reply will be relevant to the discussion. If you compare your reply to the replies people are making and they seem like they don't match, you might be in the wrong thread, or it might be time to make your own thread.
Third, I'm going to give instructions on using forum 'code' - i.e., how to embed images into your post, how to make your writing bold, how to make a sentence into a URL, etc.
Some good general advice in this regard would be to always click "Preview". Preview is your best friend. By previewing what you're about to post, you can see where you've made mistakes, and often you can figure out how to do it and you'll start to understand what's going on. Most people learn by "quoting" someone else who's used some basic forum code, then copy/pasting from there. Hopefully what's below will speed up this process for new users.
How to quote someone, and how to quote multiple people
So, quoting someone is pretty easy. You just click the "quote" button, as per the image below.
(http://i.imgur.com/h03in5J.png)
Once you click the quote button, this appears in your text box:
And obviously, that makes this happen:
That's pretty easy, but what if you want to quote multiple authors?
Well, one way to do that (and I did this for a while because wooooow I was a noob) is to actually just open multiple tabs of the same thread. Quote Person A, and you get their quote. Then, in another tab, quote Person B, and you get their quote. Then you copy the text from one tab and paste it into the other. All of a sudden, you have both quotes in your textbox.
However, if you didn't want to be ridiculous and you want a good way to quote multiple people, here's how you do it:
(http://i.imgur.com/HhTxq9M.png)
See the little "insert quote" buttons?
If you click those, it'll just quote that post. All you have to do is quote the first person, then scroll down and it will show you other recent posts that you're able to "insert".
If the quote you need doesn't appear on that list after scrolling down, you'll have to use the double-tab option outlined above.
(http://i.imgur.com/h03in5J.png)
Once you click the quote button, this appears in your text box:
Code: [Select]
[quote author=brenden link=topic=164618.msg866105#msg866105 date=1454325496]
Just because YOU didn't write a low-scoring but fun creative piece!
[/quote]And obviously, that makes this happen:
Just because YOU didn't write a low-scoring but fun creative piece!
That's pretty easy, but what if you want to quote multiple authors?
Well, one way to do that (and I did this for a while because wooooow I was a noob) is to actually just open multiple tabs of the same thread. Quote Person A, and you get their quote. Then, in another tab, quote Person B, and you get their quote. Then you copy the text from one tab and paste it into the other. All of a sudden, you have both quotes in your textbox.
However, if you didn't want to be ridiculous and you want a good way to quote multiple people, here's how you do it:
(http://i.imgur.com/HhTxq9M.png)
See the little "insert quote" buttons?
If you click those, it'll just quote that post. All you have to do is quote the first person, then scroll down and it will show you other recent posts that you're able to "insert".
If the quote you need doesn't appear on that list after scrolling down, you'll have to use the double-tab option outlined above.
How to use bold, italics, underline
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[b][/b]Code: [Select]
[i][/i]Code: [Select]
[u][/u]You'll see above that I've written B, I, and U inside square brackets. That's how you use bold, italics, and underline. You just type between that code like this, or like this, or like this. If you want to use all three at the same time like this , then you can just use:Code: [Select]
[b][i][u][/u][/i][/b]Remember that as you reply, there are actually icons for this:
(http://i.imgur.com/xWYqp1R.png)
How to change font style, size, colour
How to use spoilers
Code: [Select]
[spoiler][/spoiler]The code for spoilers are above. Or you can click the "Sp" icon that's right under the "change color" dropdown box. If you want to use spoilers and give them a name like I've been doing, then you do this:
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[spoiler=PUT YOUR NAME HERE][/spoiler]You just put "=" after the first 'spoiler', then type in what you want to name the spoiler, then close it off with a ' ] '.How to use LaTex for typing Maths
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[tex][/tex]Using the tex code is easy to learn. For those of you who are interested, visit this thread:List of LaTeX Resources
How to attach URLs to different words
So any ATAR Notes URL you post will automatically attach the URL to the name of the thread. For example, the URL for the English advanced thread is: http://atarnotes.com/forum/ index.php?topic=164556.0, but when I paste that URL in without editing it, it simply becomes 93 in Advanced English: Ask me anything!.
If you want to link someone to an English thread by making the whole sentence blue like I've just done then you can use this code:
So for example:
If you want to link someone to an English thread by making the whole sentence blue like I've just done then you can use this code:
Code: [Select]
[url=www.link.com] <whatever you want the link to say> [/url] So for example:
Code: [Select]
[url=facebook.com] Click here to go to Facebook! [/url]Would just appear as: Click here to go to Facebook! How to embed images into your post
You'll notice that throughout this entire guide, I've been using images as if I just pasted them in. The way you do that is with the below code:
The steps are as follows:
1. Locate whatever image you'd like to use.
2. Put it on a site like imgur.
3. Once it's on the site and you're viewing it, right click the image and "open in new tab".
4. You will notice that the URL changes.
5. Get the changed URL (the correct one), and paste it in between the (http:// code.If you do it incorrectly, you'll get a broken image icon like the one below. I'll show you how I got the broken image icon as well. I'm about to put the following link into the [img] code as follows:[code][img]http://imgur.com/1P9lcY8)[/code]
Now look what happens when I use that URL in the image code. Notice that the image URL is just "/1P9lcY8".
(http://imgur.com/1P9lcY8)
The image is broken?! What gives?! The URL looks like the right one, doesn't it?
Wrong.
We'll need to open the image in a new tab.
STEP 1:
(http://i.imgur.com/b0H0cpZ.png)
Now that we have opened the link in the new tab, you'll see that the URL has changed and you'll see that the only thing on the webpage is the image:
FINAL WEBPAGE:
(http://i.imgur.com/iRlxl4N.png)
Notice how on that webpage, the URL is different from the one I showed you before.
The URL used to be like this:
Notice that the url now has .png on the end of it. It's changed. Now, when I paste it in, instead of getting a broken image, I get an image like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/1P9lcY8.png)
So that's how you embed images into your post.
You can also change the size of the image, which I'll show you now.
See in the below code, how there's "width=500" and "height-250"? You can change those to change the display dimensions of the image.
So yep. That's how you change the size of your image if you'd like to do that.
Code: [Select]
[img][/img]You can also get this code from clicking the Mona Lisa icon, which is directly below the button for Italics.The steps are as follows:
1. Locate whatever image you'd like to use.
2. Put it on a site like imgur.
3. Once it's on the site and you're viewing it, right click the image and "open in new tab".
4. You will notice that the URL changes.
5. Get the changed URL (the correct one), and paste it in between the (http:// code.If you do it incorrectly, you'll get a broken image icon like the one below. I'll show you how I got the broken image icon as well. I'm about to put the following link into the [img] code as follows:[code][img]http://imgur.com/1P9lcY8)[/code]
Now look what happens when I use that URL in the image code. Notice that the image URL is just "/1P9lcY8".
(http://imgur.com/1P9lcY8)
The image is broken?! What gives?! The URL looks like the right one, doesn't it?
Wrong.
We'll need to open the image in a new tab.
STEP 1:
(http://i.imgur.com/b0H0cpZ.png)
Now that we have opened the link in the new tab, you'll see that the URL has changed and you'll see that the only thing on the webpage is the image:
FINAL WEBPAGE:
(http://i.imgur.com/iRlxl4N.png)
Notice how on that webpage, the URL is different from the one I showed you before.
The URL used to be like this:
Code: [Select]
[img]http://imgur.com/1P9lcY8[/img]But now the URL is like this:Code: [Select]
http://i.imgur.com/1P9lcY8.pngNotice that the url now has .png on the end of it. It's changed. Now, when I paste it in, instead of getting a broken image, I get an image like this:
(http://i.imgur.com/1P9lcY8.png)
So that's how you embed images into your post.
You can also change the size of the image, which I'll show you now.
See in the below code, how there's "width=500" and "height-250"? You can change those to change the display dimensions of the image.
Code: [Select]
[img width=500 height=250]http://i.imgur.com/1P9lcY8.png[/img]If I wanted the width to be smaller I could just make the code like this:Code: [Select]
[img width=250 height=125]<link>[/img]If I wanted it to be bigger:Code: [Select]
[img width=1500 height=750]<link>[/img]So yep. That's how you change the size of your image if you'd like to do that.
Now, I'll talk about how to set up your own personal forum profile and the personal messaging system
Setting up your personal profile
So, if you go to your profile, you'll see all of your information, including your email and stuff like that. If you locate the "modify profile" button, it will give you a list of options, as per the image below:
(http://i.imgur.com/XBcDeFi.png)
Account Settings is where you can change your email and password if necessary.
Forum Profile is where you can change things up.
You can change your profile picture - which is a great thing to do, and I recommend you guys give yourselves one:
(http://i.imgur.com/8mZkWUJ.png)
You can change your personal text and signature:
(http://i.imgur.com/K8ryXKf.png)
To get code in your signature, there are no 'icons' for you to click, so if you want to use bold, italics, and things like that, you'll have to prepare your signature in another post, as if you're replying to a thread, and then copy the writing and paste it into your signature. There's also no preview, so you'll have to just make the changes, go back to your profile, check if you're happy, and make changes if you're not.
People often display their subjects in their signature, but you can choose to have a quote that you like or even a small portion of personal text that you want displayed at the end of every single post. It's an awesome thing to have, and makes your profile a little more personal.
(http://i.imgur.com/XBcDeFi.png)
Account Settings is where you can change your email and password if necessary.
Forum Profile is where you can change things up.
You can change your profile picture - which is a great thing to do, and I recommend you guys give yourselves one:
(http://i.imgur.com/8mZkWUJ.png)
You can change your personal text and signature:
(http://i.imgur.com/K8ryXKf.png)
To get code in your signature, there are no 'icons' for you to click, so if you want to use bold, italics, and things like that, you'll have to prepare your signature in another post, as if you're replying to a thread, and then copy the writing and paste it into your signature. There's also no preview, so you'll have to just make the changes, go back to your profile, check if you're happy, and make changes if you're not.
People often display their subjects in their signature, but you can choose to have a quote that you like or even a small portion of personal text that you want displayed at the end of every single post. It's an awesome thing to have, and makes your profile a little more personal.
Personal messaging system
The PM system is good if you need to communicate with someone privately or just want to have a general conversation. We usually prefer that if you have a subject-specific question, that you ask on the forums so that everyone can receive the answer and benefit. Sometimes, more prominent forum members will receive 20+ personal messages in a day, often about similar topics - it can be extremely onerous to answer all of them personally, which is why making a new topic can be beneficial :)
You can personal message someone by going to their profile and clicking "Send pm".
Or you can personal message someone by going to the personal messaging icon, then clicking "send a message", then typing in the username of the person you want to talk to.
You can also save all of your own sent messages by going to the message icon and changing your settings/preferences and clicking "save my sent messages".
You can personal message someone by going to their profile and clicking "Send pm".
Or you can personal message someone by going to the personal messaging icon, then clicking "send a message", then typing in the username of the person you want to talk to.
You can also save all of your own sent messages by going to the message icon and changing your settings/preferences and clicking "save my sent messages".
Do you have any questions that weren't answered by this guide? Please reply and let me know, I'm sure there's things I've missed! If you haven't yet made an ATAR Notes account, get onto it! You can register for an ATAR Notes account here and start getting free help from people the same as you!
Post by: Hydroxyl on June 12, 2016, 08:10:03 am
I have a few questions:
1. How do you display your School and Grad Year?
2. Is there any way to change your username?
Thanks once again!
Post by: heids on June 12, 2016, 08:20:25 am
1. How do you display your School and Grad Year?
This is currently a feature that isn't working. If you go to Profile - Modify Profile - there should be a blue button near the bottom with 'Edit User Details' which would let you change this, but if you click on it it doesn't work. This is on the developer's to-do list, however :)
2. Is there any way to change your username?
We don't change usernames for people, however, if you have a good reason (such as it's revealing private details you wish you hadn't revealed) feel free to PM a national moderator (like myself) or admin and we can change it for you.
Off-topic PS: I like the quote in your personal text - I hadn't really thought of it that way before! Thanks :)
Post by: Hydroxyl on June 12, 2016, 08:29:32 am
Off-topic PS: I like the quote in your personal text - I hadn't really thought of it that way before! Thanks :)
THANKSSSS!!! I just changed that before I posted this. It's good to know, especially around now with my 1/2 exams :)
Cheers :D
Post by: danielan2016 on July 22, 2016, 10:29:12 am
Post by: brenden on July 22, 2016, 11:14:36 am
This is a really good system!!! Well done to who ever thought of itLet us know if you need a hand with anything!
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 30, 2016, 08:51:14 am
Any help would be splendid ;D ;D
Post by: pi on July 30, 2016, 09:12:55 am
Although I don't have any myself lol, I think you get a respect point if 3 of your posts get +3 votes. Mathematically, the formula is
(n-2)x0.4, (with n being the number of positive votes given to your post) provided that n is greater than or equal to 3. So, +3 votes on a single post garners you 0.4 overall respect points.
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 30, 2016, 03:32:06 pm
:)
Quote from: abc12345j on January 13, 2016, 07:51:39 pm
Although I don't have any myself lol, I think you get a respect point if 3 of your posts get +3 votes. Mathematically, the formula is
(n-2)x0.4, (with n being the number of positive votes given to your post) provided that n is greater than or equal to 3. So, +3 votes on a single post garners you 0.4 overall respect points.
Could you try and make this just a tad clearer? I get that its 1 respect point for every 3 posts that get +3 votes, but the part where it says +3 votes on a single post garners you 0.4 respect points confuses me. Would 5 posts with +3 posts equal 2 respect points (0.4 x 5) or would 6 (6 posts +3 votes)?
Thanks for clarifying ;D
Post by: pi on July 30, 2016, 03:40:58 pm
Would 5 posts with +3 posts equal 2 respect points (0.4 x 5)
That's correct.
Post by: HighTide on July 30, 2016, 03:54:53 pm
That's correct.To make what he says clearer, he means:
For every +1 you get above 2 votes, you will get +0.4 respect.
+2 = 0.0
+3 = 0.4
+4 = 0.8
+5 = 1.2
This applies to each post.
Post by: studybuddy7777 on July 30, 2016, 04:22:23 pm
That's correct.
To make what he says clearer, he means:
For every +1 you get above 2 votes, you will get +0.4 respect.
+2 = 0.0
+3 = 0.4
+4 = 0.8
+5 = 1.2
This applies to each post.
Thank you both for that! Makes it much easier to understand now ;D
Post by: amina_98 on August 20, 2016, 05:46:46 pm
Post by: RuiAce on August 20, 2016, 06:21:06 pm
I hate to sound...nooby...but how do I insert my ATAR goal on my profile?Most people usually do things like this via their forum signature, which is under "Forum Profile" in the settings.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 21, 2016, 12:08:11 am
I hate to sound...nooby...but how do I insert my ATAR goal on my profile?
Looks like you got it!! If you want to get creative and make it a different colour, copy and paste this into the same spot:
Code: [Select]
[color=blue]ATAR Goal = 91.00[/color]Replace the colour 'blue' with any of the easy colours (red, blue, green, yellow, purple, orange, navy, maroon, etc ;) ) There is more info on using the BB Code markup system in the first post ;D
Post by: amina_98 on August 21, 2016, 12:59:42 am
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 21, 2016, 02:35:56 pm
Thanks guys :D
All good! Signature looks swell ;D
Post by: amina_98 on August 24, 2016, 05:52:56 pm
Post by: amina_98 on August 24, 2016, 06:00:07 pm
I'm currently at a public library and im not exactly sure how to sign out of my account. where is the sign out button :o :o :onever mind, i was so busy searching for sign out i completely ignored "log out" haha
bye guys
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 25, 2016, 12:08:32 am
never mind, i was so busy searching for sign out i completely ignored "log out" haha
bye guys
We should hide that button so no-one ever leaves ;)
Post by: polomolo2405 on August 31, 2016, 09:54:47 am
Post by: MightyBeh on August 31, 2016, 01:51:06 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 07, 2016, 01:12:57 pm
How mant posts do we need to get an essay checked?
In the NSW Essay Marking section you need 15 per essay/creative! ;D
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 04:20:29 pm
In the NSW Essay Marking section you need 15 per essay/creative! ;D
Just as a general FYI, it is now 30 posts per essay or creative. Right?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 09, 2016, 05:35:11 pm
Just as a general FYI, it is now 30 posts per essay or creative. Right?
Correct! But only until the day after Paper 2 once everything quietens down again :)
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 05:36:26 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on October 09, 2016, 06:17:06 pm
Oh and then its 15 posts once noone needs the service anymore ;D ;D ;D ;D
Supply vs demand mate, basic economics ;)
(plus if we didn't apply these sorts of restrictions, I'd probably fail all of my October assessments)
Post by: RuiAce on October 09, 2016, 06:19:49 pm
Supply vs demand mate, basic economics ;)Any externalities that you forgot to consider Jamon?
(plus if we didn't apply these sorts of restrictions, I'd probably fail all of my October assessments)
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 06:40:36 pm
Supply vs demand mate, basic economics ;)
(plus if we didn't apply these sorts of restrictions, I'd probably fail all of my October assessments)
Haha i see.. So we all fail our october assessments/hscs instead :P ;)
lol jks ik just stirring :)
Post by: brenden on October 09, 2016, 07:27:19 pm
Haha i see.. So we all fail our october assessments/hscs instead :P ;)Try stirring with more wit.
lol jks ik just stirring :)
Post by: studybuddy7777 on October 09, 2016, 07:41:02 pm
Try stirring with more wit.
I shall next time, because I have got such a warm reception over this one.
Post by: hermansia12 on November 01, 2016, 08:27:32 am
I noticed some posts have images inserted in the middle of the text and I was wondering how to do that? I always just attached the image at the bottom but if there was a way to do that then it'll help out heaps especially with the supply and demand graph questions.
Thank you :) :) :)
Post by: RuiAce on November 01, 2016, 08:31:08 am
Hi there :)If you look at the relevant spoiler, the code in question is [img]
I noticed some posts have images inserted in the middle of the text and I was wondering how to do that? I always just attached the image at the bottom but if there was a way to do that then it'll help out heaps especially with the supply and demand graph questions.
Thank you :) :) :)
But this can't be used by itself. The image has to be uploaded onto a picture hosting website such as imgur, photobucket etc. Some of these need an account.
You take the link (webpage) of the picture, enclose it in the [img] tag, and you're done.
Some things like imgur make it more convenient for you, whereby just copy and pasting the BBC code does it all for you. All you need to do is upload and paste the link and that's it.
Post by: HopefulLawStudent on November 01, 2016, 09:15:41 am
Hi there :)
I noticed some posts have images inserted in the middle of the text and I was wondering how to do that? I always just attached the image at the bottom but if there was a way to do that then it'll help out heaps especially with the supply and demand graph questions.
Thank you :) :) :)
When you go to post, among all the buttons, there's a pi button, next to is like a mona lisa button. Click on that.
And this should pop up:
[i m g][/i m g]
without the spaces
next you enter a link to the pic like:
[i m g]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlLpMcaLkik/U9Ebn5HG0bI/AAAAAAAAA6s/Nyoll-O6EHc/s1600/beauty-and-the-beast-dance-3-o.gif [/i m g]
and then...
Behold:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlLpMcaLkik/U9Ebn5HG0bI/AAAAAAAAA6s/Nyoll-O6EHc/s1600/beauty-and-the-beast-dance-3-o.gif)
Post by: The Timzone on November 01, 2016, 11:38:04 am
Post by: hermansia12 on November 01, 2016, 01:16:35 pm
Post by: elysepopplewell on November 02, 2016, 05:17:59 pm
When you go to post, among all the buttons, there's a pi button, next to is like a mona lisa button. Click on that.
And this should pop up:
[i m g][/i m g]
without the spaces
next you enter a link to the pic like:
[i m g]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlLpMcaLkik/U9Ebn5HG0bI/AAAAAAAAA6s/Nyoll-O6EHc/s1600/beauty-and-the-beast-dance-3-o.gif [/i m g]
and then...
Behold:
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TlLpMcaLkik/U9Ebn5HG0bI/AAAAAAAAA6s/Nyoll-O6EHc/s1600/beauty-and-the-beast-dance-3-o.gif)
I've been wondering about gifs!!! Thanks so much. Can we upload from giphy? Where do you source your gifs?
Post by: Hydroxyl on November 06, 2016, 02:44:53 pm
This is currently a feature that isn't working. If you go to Profile - Modify Profile - there should be a blue button near the bottom with 'Edit User Details' which would let you change this, but if you click on it it doesn't work. This is on the developer's to-do list, however :)
We don't change usernames for people, however, if you have a good reason (such as it's revealing private details you wish you hadn't revealed) feel free to PM a national moderator (like myself) or admin and we can change it for you.
Off-topic PS: I like the quote in your personal text - I hadn't really thought of it that way before! Thanks :)
Hey! Can we now display our school and Grad year?
Post by: Calebark on November 06, 2016, 04:45:46 pm
Hey! Can we now display our school and Grad year?
You sure can! You can go to My Profile, then click on Edit User Details. Or alternatively, use this handy shortcut.
Post by: Hydroxyl on November 13, 2016, 01:36:30 pm
You sure can! You can go to My Profile, then click on Edit User Details. Or alternatively, use this handy shortcut.
Why Thank You!
Post by: RuiAce on January 09, 2017, 11:02:10 pm
The forums are (obviously) split into various sections, including VCE stuff, HSC stuff,
Those words are clickable. If you click them, you can hide the tabs you're not interested in. That will reduce the amount of scrolling you must do to find sections that you're interested in.
Note that the administration section cannot be hidden
Post by: Mary_a on March 04, 2017, 06:28:27 pm
Post by: Ronoc3001 on April 01, 2017, 06:45:49 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on April 02, 2017, 12:28:57 am
How/where do I post my legal essay to have it marked??
Hey! Welcome to the forums! You can post your essay right here if it is for HSC Legal Studies - Be sure to read the essay marking rules first (check the link in my signature) ;D
Post by: marcusgrahamm on June 01, 2017, 06:55:53 pm
how do I reply to that post directly without making a completely new one???
Post by: Joseph41 on June 01, 2017, 06:57:45 pm
when someone posts something replying to a post I made
how do I reply to that post directly without making a completely new one???
Hey Marcus! Not 100% sure what you're asking here. Do you mean, like, how to quote their post (like how I've quoted your post in this post)? Or are you asking how to message them directly (so a private message) that doesn't come up on the forums?
Or something else? Haha - sorry, haven't been with it recently. :P
Post by: Wales on June 02, 2017, 06:16:29 pm
when someone posts something replying to a post I made
how do I reply to that post directly without making a completely new one???
To reply I assume you could quote them and type your reply. If you wanted to PM them then you click their name and a menu should be there somewhere.
Post by: heids on June 08, 2017, 09:51:34 am
Post by: claudiarosaliaa on July 06, 2017, 09:02:28 pm
Post by: good_stuff on July 19, 2017, 10:58:56 am
I've only started to post recently and I'm so lost haha
How do I find posts and questions that I've submitted? I can't remember the title it had so now it's floating around somewhere in the big world of AN Forums :')
Thanks!
Post by: Joseph41 on July 19, 2017, 11:04:05 am
Hi!!
I've only started to post recently and I'm so lost haha
How do I find posts and questions that I've submitted? I can't remember the title it had so now it's floating around somewhere in the big world of AN Forums :')
Thanks!
Hey, good_stuff! Hope you're enjoying the forums. :)
If you scroll up to the top of the page, on the left there's a "Show new replies to your posts." If you click that, it'll list all of the threads you've posted in that have had a response since you last checked.
You can also see all of the post you've made by clicking on your profile, and then clicking "Show Posts". :)
Let me know if you can't find it - I'll send a picture. :)
Post by: good_stuff on July 19, 2017, 11:41:24 am
Hey, good_stuff! Hope you're enjoying the forums. :)
If you scroll up to the top of the page, on the left there's a "Show new replies to your posts." If you click that, it'll list all of the threads you've posted in that have had a response since you last checked.
You can also see all of the post you've made by clicking on your profile, and then clicking "Show Posts". :)
Let me know if you can't find it - I'll send a picture. :)
Thank you!! I will certainly be enjoying the forums more now that I know how to check-back :D
Post by: Joseph41 on July 19, 2017, 11:42:08 am
Thank you!! I will certainly be enjoying the forums more now that I know how to check-back :D
Not a problem at all! :D Can't wait to see you around!
Post by: GalacticProcess on July 19, 2017, 07:27:18 pm
How can I multi-quote in one post? Even after a couple of months on the forums, I still don't know how to do it lol.
Thanks!
Post by: RuiAce on July 19, 2017, 07:29:27 pm
Just one question...If you are in the Quick Reply mode, you can click the Preview button to go into the more advanced settings.
How can I multi-quote in one post? Even after a couple of months on the forums, I still don't know how to do it lol.
Thanks!
Then, underneath where you write your post (and underneath the attachments and other options) there will be a bunch of posts below. Click "Insert Quote" on a specific post to quote that post into your's.
(Alternatively, in the Quick Reply mode, you can just keep clicking the quote button.)
Post by: GalacticProcess on July 19, 2017, 08:11:47 pm
If you are in the Quick Reply mode, you can click the Preview button to go into the more advanced settings.Thanks! I can't believe I never saw 'Insert Quote'. Sorry for the pestering, but what is the Quick Reply mode?
Then, underneath where you write your post (and underneath the attachments and other options) there will be a bunch of posts below. Click "Insert Quote" on a specific post to quote that post into your's.
(Alternatively, in the Quick Reply mode, you can just keep clicking the quote button.)
Thanks.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 19, 2017, 08:15:03 pm
Thanks! I can't believe I never saw 'Insert Quote'. Sorry for the pestering, but what is the Quick Reply mode?
Thanks.
That's the new window we added to browsers where you can type and reply to a thread immediately without going to a new screen - If you are reading this on a computer, you'll see it if you scroll down ;D
Post by: GalacticProcess on July 19, 2017, 08:19:36 pm
That's the new window we added to browsers where you can type and reply to a thread immediately without going to a new screen - If you are reading this on a computer, you'll see it if you scroll down ;DUmmm... I don't see it anywhere. I do however see the 'Jump to' bar but that is really it. I am using Chrome btw.
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 19, 2017, 08:23:28 pm
Ummm... I don't see it anywhere. I do however see the 'Jump to' bar but that is really it. I am using Chrome btw.
So wait, you can't see this 'Quick Reply' bar? I'm in Chrome as well so I'm baffled!
(http://i.imgur.com/EpqpBCf.png)
Post by: RuiAce on July 19, 2017, 08:24:41 pm
Check that the settings haven't been tampered with. I only noticed that about six hours ago today.
Post by: GalacticProcess on July 19, 2017, 08:28:00 pm
Profile > Look and layout > quick reply drop-down menuYeah that fixed it. The thing is that I hadn't even touched the settings. Odd.
Check that the settings haven't been tampered with. I only noticed that about six hours ago today.
Thanks a lot!
Post by: Natasha.97 on July 23, 2017, 11:18:43 pm
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 24, 2017, 01:48:51 am
Hi :( How do I move a post that I made into another section? I realized that I may have posted it in the wrong section...
Hey! You can't do this yourself, usually a Natmod will move it for you automatically if they believe it is in the wrong spot. What post are you concerned about? :)
Post by: Natasha.97 on July 24, 2017, 06:42:17 am
Hey! You can't do this yourself, usually a Natmod will move it for you automatically if they believe it is in the wrong spot. What post are you concerned about? :)
Hi Jamon! I was thinking of moving my "Open Days 2017" post into either "General Uni Discussion" or "Universities - New South Wales". Thanks!
Post by: jamonwindeyer on July 24, 2017, 10:01:28 am
Hi Jamon! I was thinking of moving my "Open Days 2017" post into either "General Uni Discussion" or "Universities - New South Wales". Thanks!
I see the thinking there! But I think keeping it in UAC works, since that's about university applications and Open Days links well to that - So all good! :)
Post by: MLGityaJ^A on July 30, 2017, 08:31:53 pm
Post by: Shadowxo on July 30, 2017, 08:33:34 pm
Why do I think that ATAR Notes is the best now...Welcome to the dark side...
Post by: heids on July 30, 2017, 08:35:07 pm
Why do I think that ATAR Notes is the best now...
Probably because it is! Glad you've cottoned on to this fact, look forward to seeing you around more ;)
(those of us who've posted a few hundred or thousand posts may or may not be a little biased by now ;))
Post by: K888 on July 30, 2017, 08:37:21 pm
Why do I think that ATAR Notes is the best now...One of us, one of us
Post by: blasonduo on August 10, 2017, 10:44:09 pm
What do the boxes under my name mean? For example, I currently have 2.
Thanks :)
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 10, 2017, 10:48:46 pm
Hello! I've been curious for a while but could not find the answer, could you help please?
What do the boxes under my name mean? For example, I currently have 2.
Thanks :)
Great question! It corresponds to post count (with the exception of mods who just have 5 regardless):
1 Square = <50 posts
2 Squares = 50+
3 Squares = 200+
4 Squares = 500+
5 Squares = 1000+
Post by: blasonduo on August 10, 2017, 10:57:18 pm
Great question! It corresponds to post count (with the exception of mods who just have 5 regardless):
1 Square = <50 posts
2 Squares = 50+
3 Squares = 200+
4 Squares = 500+
5 Squares = 1000+
Thanks! Do the colours of the boxes represent anything?
Post by: RuiAce on August 10, 2017, 11:04:06 pm
Thanks! Do the colours of the boxes represent anything?If the boxes aren't yellow it's likely they're a part of the leadership team.
Post by: Joseph41 on August 18, 2017, 08:47:32 am
Post by: Lumenoria on November 04, 2017, 07:34:43 am
Post by: PhoenixxFire on November 04, 2017, 07:42:56 am
Post by: Lumenoria on November 04, 2017, 07:44:10 am
Try logging out and in again (turn it off and on :P )
Hahah yeah I tried, just realised that the thread is locked. Curious as to why though haha
Post by: Joseph41 on November 04, 2017, 08:17:23 am
Post by: jeannine.taleyratne on November 06, 2017, 08:43:50 am
Post by: jamonwindeyer on November 06, 2017, 09:56:44 am
How do you open a post on Atar notes?
You did it to post here I would say! Is there something specific you are trying to find or do? :)
Post by: passbleh on November 23, 2017, 03:11:31 pm
Idk where to click
Thanks
Post by: RuiAce on November 23, 2017, 03:14:00 pm
How do I view attachments on a post?They might (not) appear if you aren't logged in, but seeing as though you were they should appear automatically. Which post couldn't you find the attachment in?
Idk where to click
Thanks
Post by: passbleh on November 23, 2017, 03:17:13 pm
They might appear if you aren't logged in, but seeing as though you were they should appear automatically. Which post couldn't you find the attachment in?
Ohhh,
I wasn't logged in before and logged in to ask this question haha. I see it now.
Thanks
Post by: RuiAce on December 10, 2017, 12:03:27 am
Some people might always want to save a copy of what they sent in their outbox. There is now a way to do this (apparently).
Code: [Select]
My Messages -> Change settings
-> Save a copy of each personal message in my sent items by default. -> click the checkboxThis could save a lot of unnecessary clicking (and forgetfulness) when trying to save a message that you sent. Probably something worth adding to the opening post :)
Post by: Cranium002 on January 08, 2018, 06:40:00 pm
Post by: LochNess Monster on January 17, 2018, 04:45:19 pm
How & where do I post an essay up for Extension English 1?
I've gone to the Extension English 1 forum thread but there were only questions....no essays posted up so I don't know where I'm meant to post to.
Please reply soon!
Post by: K888 on January 17, 2018, 04:51:23 pm
Dear Atar Notes,Hi there :)
How & where do I post an essay up for Extension English 1?
I've gone to the Extension English 1 forum thread but there were only questions....no essays posted up so I don't know where I'm meant to post to.
Please reply soon!
The HSC Marking and Feedback board is probably what you're looking for.
It's worth having a read of this thread before you post your essay to see how things work :)
Post by: noregret on March 02, 2018, 10:13:07 pm
Post by: sweetiepi on March 02, 2018, 10:24:08 pm
How to attach the files that not in the type of jpg..etc.Hey!
To attach a file to a post that isn't a picture (I assume that's what you're getting at :) ), hit the blue reply button at the top or bottom of the thread (or if you're posting a new thread skip this part) you are trying to respond to.
Once you get to the new reply/new thread page, you'll see plenty of things to click on. There should be an option below the reply box that allows you to attach files. Click on that one and follow the prompts to attach your file, type your message in the reply box, and hit post! ;D
(Will happily provide a quick video to show how to do this if my words are too confusing :) )
Just be mindful of filesize, there is a restriction on it (can't remember what it is though! :) )
Post by: snowisawesome on March 02, 2018, 10:27:24 pm
Say for instance, i'm in the methods question thread and I want to go to the english question thread directly?
Thanks :)
Post by: RuiAce on March 02, 2018, 10:29:59 pm
How do you go from one page to another?You can't?
Say for instance, i'm in the methods question thread and I want to go to the english question thread directly?
Thanks :)
(Unless you saved a bunch of bookmarks, which is perfectly fine. But this is not a function of the forum itself.)
Post by: snowisawesome on March 02, 2018, 10:31:32 pm
You can't?Is this feature likely to be implemented in the future?
(Unless you saved a bunch of bookmarks, which is perfectly fine. But this is not a function of the forum itself.)
Post by: Sine on March 02, 2018, 10:31:57 pm
Post by: snowisawesome on March 02, 2018, 10:34:16 pm
Also, does atar notes have a feature which tracks how many posts we've made in each particular sub-forum?
Post by: RuiAce on March 02, 2018, 10:36:27 pm
Thanks ruiace and sine ;DThat does exist but it only shows it for your most popular ones.
Also, does atar notes have a feature which tracks how many posts we've made in each particular sub-forum?
Post by: snowisawesome on March 02, 2018, 10:41:21 pm
That does exist but it only shows it for your most popular ones.Thanks ruiace :)
Do you know how many posts we need to be allowed to have a "custom title" on our profile?
Post by: Aaron on March 02, 2018, 10:52:47 pm
Quote from: snowisawesome
Do you know how many posts we need to be allowed to have a "custom title" on our profile?Custom titles, I assume you mean the blue ones some users have? Only natmods+ can change that.
P.S - What a lovely link the previous quoted post redirects to. I guess kproxy filters URL's :)
Post by: Bina on March 07, 2018, 08:00:57 pm
Post by: noregret on March 18, 2018, 07:41:46 am
Hey!Sorry for a very late reply, I could not find the reply box where I can attach files.
To attach a file to a post that isn't a picture (I assume that's what you're getting at :) ), hit the blue reply button at the top or bottom of the thread (or if you're posting a new thread skip this part) you are trying to respond to.
Once you get to the new reply/new thread page, you'll see plenty of things to click on. There should be an option below the reply box that allows you to attach files. Click on that one and follow the prompts to attach your file, type your message in the reply box, and hit post!
(Will happily provide a quick video to show how to do this if my words are too confusing :) )
Just be mindful of filesize, there is a restriction on it (can't remember what it is though! :) )
Mod edit: fixed formatting
Post by: K888 on March 18, 2018, 10:36:01 am
Sorry for a very late reply, I could not find the reply box where I can attach files.Hey there! So to be able to attach stuff, you need to make sure you're not using the quick reply function (the box at the bottom of the page). Instead you click "reply" which will take you to the reply page.
Mod edit: fixed formatting
(https://i.imgur.com/pQ9bPzf.jpg)
Then, you click on "Attachments and other options" - below the reply box. From there, you'll be able to choose a file to upload and away you go! Just be wary of file type and file size :)
(https://i.imgur.com/56Vnmuv.jpg)
Post by: daniel.h on May 04, 2018, 05:27:06 pm
Post by: Poet on May 04, 2018, 05:34:41 pm
Hey all, how do I attach pictures for personal messages (not posts)?Hey daniel.h,
Unfortunately, PMs do not have an attachment capability. However, you can upload images to an external platform (for example imgur) and copy the image address from there. :))
Post by: daniel.h on May 08, 2018, 04:06:34 pm
Hey daniel.h,
Unfortunately, PMs do not have an attachment capability. However, you can upload images to an external platform (for example imgur) and copy the image address from there. :))
Cheers man! :) Sorry for only replying just then, I haven't been checking this side of the forum
Post by: tomatosauce on August 29, 2018, 08:16:31 pm
Hey!
To attach a file to a post that isn't a picture (I assume that's what you're getting at :) ), hit the blue reply button at the top or bottom of the thread (or if you're posting a new thread skip this part) you are trying to respond to.
Once you get to the new reply/new thread page, you'll see plenty of things to click on. There should be an option below the reply box that allows you to attach files. Click on that one and follow the prompts to attach your file, type your message in the reply box, and hit post! ;D
(Will happily provide a quick video to show how to do this if my words are too confusing :) )
Just be mindful of filesize, there is a restriction on it (can't remember what it is though! :) )
Heya.... how do I insert/place an image in a spoiler when it's saved on my computer...?
Post by: jamonwindeyer on August 29, 2018, 08:44:31 pm
Heya.... how do I insert/place an image in a spoiler when it's saved on my computer...?
Hi! You'll need to upload it to an image hosting website, like imgur, then use tags around the URL they give you:
Code: [Select]
[img]PUT THE URL HERE[/img]You can stick that in a spoiler, or anywhere ;D
Post by: 3.14159265359 on September 02, 2018, 11:54:59 pm
Post by: RuiAce on September 03, 2018, 12:04:52 am
Hey does the team/moderators/the people that run the site read the messages that are sent between two users? or do they not have access to that?That's private. They cannot be seen unless reported.
Post by: 3.14159265359 on September 03, 2018, 02:21:24 pm
That's private. They cannot be seen unless reported.
okay thank you!
Post by: not.yet.a.nerd on November 19, 2018, 04:06:12 pm
Post by: Poet on November 19, 2018, 05:06:02 pm
I'm having trouble downloading an attachment... if there is a post with the paper clip, how do I actually read the attachment? hehehe help appreciated thanks ;DHey there!
Downloading an attachment typically consists of just clicking on an attachment just below the poster's message. If this isn't working, you could try using another device/web page and see if it works there. If not, it's probably either a corrupted file or incorrectly named, or it's a bug with our site. :) If you keep having issues with it, try asking the poster to re-attach it. Sometimes things just go awry for no reason!
Post by: Aaron on November 19, 2018, 05:09:55 pm
Post by: jazcstuart on November 19, 2018, 05:29:57 pm
I'm having trouble downloading an attachment... if there is a post with the paper clip, how do I actually read the attachment? hehehe help appreciated thanks ;DThis sounds pretty obvious but one time I was having trouble with this on my phone and turns out I wasn't logged in, so that might be worth checking?
Post by: not.yet.a.nerd on November 19, 2018, 10:40:18 pm
Post by: Aaron on November 19, 2018, 10:41:55 pm
Thanks for the advice, tried everything but still the option to download the file hasn't appeared. It's no big deal though :)
What is the link to the post where the attachment is? So we can see.... it may just be your device or something that at the minimum needs to be fixed by the dev. Worth a look.
Post by: maheenkhan on August 31, 2019, 05:50:46 pm
Post by: Sine on August 31, 2019, 06:00:14 pm
How can I make a new thread?Hey, Welcome to AN
Have a watch of this video from the link below (which is the first post of this thread), it will go through a range of the forum's functionality and includes how to create a thread or "new topic" around the 3-minute mark.
https://atarnotes.com/forum/index.php?topic=164632.msg866231#msg866231
Hope this helps :)
Post by: successismygoal on January 05, 2021, 11:11:05 am
Im not new to atarnotes but ive kinda had a mental blank and idk how to see if someone has replied to my PMs. I messaged someone a few months ago and they replied and i saw the reply then, but now when i try to find their reply i cant. I sent them another message yesterday but idk how to check if theyve replied. Can someone pls help?
Post by: The Cat In The Hat on January 05, 2021, 11:18:57 am
Hey guys,Up near the top where it has a bar, there's
Im not new to atarnotes but ive kinda had a mental blank and idk how to see if someone has replied to my PMs. I messaged someone a few months ago and they replied and i saw the reply then, but now when i try to find their reply i cant. I sent them another message yesterday but idk how to check if theyve replied. Can someone pls help?
Home Chat Profile My Messages Members Logout
Go to My Messages. If there's an unread message there it shows My Messages [1] or whatever the no. of unread messages there are. When you hover over it it has a menu, 'Read your messages' and then 'Send a message'. Select the first one. When it loads, you see a list of your messages; it's automatically ordered by date but you can order it by user or subject if you want. An unread message is in bold. If it has 'Re:' at the start, it's a reply to a message/message thread.
Unless you've turned it off, too, you get an email when someone sends you a message (including replying to something), 'New Personal Message ['Re:' if applicable] [subject]'. To look at a message, click on the one you want to display and your view will jump to it (scroll up to find the message index again).
Hope this helps!
Post by: successismygoal on January 05, 2021, 11:29:57 am
Post by: Bri MT on January 05, 2021, 11:55:46 am
Up near the top where it has a bar, there'sGreat explanation :)
Home Chat Profile My Messages Members Logout
Go to My Messages. If there's an unread message there it shows My Messages [1] or whatever the no. of unread messages there are. When you hover over it it has a menu, 'Read your messages' and then 'Send a message'. Select the first one. When it loads, you see a list of your messages; it's automatically ordered by date but you can order it by user or subject if you want. An unread message is in bold. If it has 'Re:' at the start, it's a reply to a message/message thread.
Unless you've turned it off, too, you get an email when someone sends you a message (including replying to something), 'New Personal Message ['Re:' if applicable] [subject]'. To look at a message, click on the one you want to display and your view will jump to it (scroll up to find the message index again).
Hope this helps!
I find it's easier for me to keep track of my messages when I go into message settings and set them to display "as a conversation" + automatically saving messages I send. I also set up folders and sorting rules for my messages but that's only really helpful once you have a lot in your inbox.
Post by: stressedyeareight on January 25, 2021, 07:28:26 am
Post by: Bri MT on January 25, 2021, 09:22:56 am
hey can someone tell me how i can make my own post i'm so confused.
Hey,
You can start a new discussion by going to the board you want to post in, then pressing new topic
You can reply to an existing discussion by like you've done here, by typing in the quick reply box or by pressing the blue reply button.
You already have made a few posts, you can press on "show new replies to your posts" to see when people have replied to a discussion you've posted in.
There are more instructions in the first post of this thread as well, which you might find useful.
I've also made this forum navigation aid to help find different areas of the forums.
You already have a post about scaling which I moved to the relevant part of the forums. You can see that post here. You did nothing wrong in making that post, I just moved it to a more suited area & we prefer that people don't make an identical post in multiple places so I combined both copies.
I hope this helps!
Post by: biology1234 on May 23, 2021, 04:22:15 pm
I was wondering if you had any tips for studying for your first Bio Exam Unit 1 and 2.
Post by: noor.fatimaaa on September 19, 2021, 03:43:52 pm
I want to know how i can create my own post
PLease help
Post by: sweetiepi on September 20, 2021, 10:16:11 pm
Hello thereHey there! On any board (most likely one for what topic you need), you should find a blue button at the top that say "new topic". Let me know if you need further help! :)
I want to know how i can create my own post
PLease help