I actually just replied in another thread with this. Since I've written a few of these and somebody invariably asks every so often, I figured I should just start a thread. If you have trouble posting pictures, bookmark this thread as a reference. Or maybe we can make a sticky out of it.
Anyway, there are two ways to post pictures. The method I prefer is listed first. The second method is easier but it does not allow you to embed your picture between text in your post--in other words, the picture just shows up at the bottom of your post.
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Note1: This is written in "old geezer" language...even an 80 year old could follow these instructions (at least I think so).
Note2: I've included the complete instructions to host your picture on the internet as well as post it in AZBilliards (and other vBulletin forums). If the picture you want to display is already on the internet somewhere, then you can use that one--ignore steps 1a-1i and skip to step 2a. If the picture is on your computer and you wish to use this method, you'll need to follow steps 1a-1i to host your picture online; ignore steps 2a-2b.
I have used some symbols to help you.
|XXXXX| This indicates a button on your screen which has the text XXXXX
"XXXXX" This indicates that you will have to type XXXXX
Note3: For this first method, you can even post pictures in the quick reply box. I still recommend always posting by clicking |Post Reply| or |Quote|
1a. Go here.
1b. Click |Browse|
1c. A window will pop up. Navigate to the location on your hard drive where that picture is stored.
1d. Click |Open|
1e. Check |Resize Image| by clicking the little box.
1f. Click the drop down menu and select |640x480 (for message boards)|
1g. Click |Upload|
1h. After the page loads, you should see something like this. Look for the field that says, "Hotlink for forums (1)"
1i. Copy the text inside the text field...in Windows, you can highlight the text, right-click, and select |Copy|
2a. Go to the picture where ever you found it on the internet.
2b. If you use Windows, you can just right-click on the picture and select |Copy Image Location|
If that selection is not possible, then you can click |View Image|. You should then see a blank page with nothing but the picture. Now you'll want to copy the URL of that website. The URL can be found at the top of the page where you would usually put "www.google.com" -- Just make sure you copy the whole thing including the "http://"
3. Now come back to the AZBilliards forums. Click |Post Reply|in the thread where you want the picture to be.
4. Paste the contents of your clipboard in the location of your post where you want the picture to show. Again, with Windows, you can just right-click and select |Paste|. It should look something like this:
Anyway, there are two ways to post pictures. The method I prefer is listed first. The second method is easier but it does not allow you to embed your picture between text in your post--in other words, the picture just shows up at the bottom of your post.
_________________________________________________
Note1: This is written in "old geezer" language...even an 80 year old could follow these instructions (at least I think so).
Note2: I've included the complete instructions to host your picture on the internet as well as post it in AZBilliards (and other vBulletin forums). If the picture you want to display is already on the internet somewhere, then you can use that one--ignore steps 1a-1i and skip to step 2a. If the picture is on your computer and you wish to use this method, you'll need to follow steps 1a-1i to host your picture online; ignore steps 2a-2b.
I have used some symbols to help you.
|XXXXX| This indicates a button on your screen which has the text XXXXX
"XXXXX" This indicates that you will have to type XXXXX
Note3: For this first method, you can even post pictures in the quick reply box. I still recommend always posting by clicking |Post Reply| or |Quote|
1a. Go here.
1b. Click |Browse|
1c. A window will pop up. Navigate to the location on your hard drive where that picture is stored.
1d. Click |Open|
1e. Check |Resize Image| by clicking the little box.
1f. Click the drop down menu and select |640x480 (for message boards)|
1g. Click |Upload|
1h. After the page loads, you should see something like this. Look for the field that says, "Hotlink for forums (1)"
1i. Copy the text inside the text field...in Windows, you can highlight the text, right-click, and select |Copy|
2a. Go to the picture where ever you found it on the internet.
2b. If you use Windows, you can just right-click on the picture and select |Copy Image Location|
If that selection is not possible, then you can click |View Image|. You should then see a blank page with nothing but the picture. Now you'll want to copy the URL of that website. The URL can be found at the top of the page where you would usually put "www.google.com" -- Just make sure you copy the whole thing including the "http://"
3. Now come back to the AZBilliards forums. Click |Post Reply|in the thread where you want the picture to be.
4. Paste the contents of your clipboard in the location of your post where you want the picture to show. Again, with Windows, you can just right-click and select |Paste|. It should look something like this:
