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What are bbcodes?

I'm glad you asked. They are generally used to add formatting to the text in your messages. They can be applied by typing in the code or simply clicking the appropriate icon above the text editor (see below)

Each bbcode has an opening tag, e.g. [bbcodetag] and a closing tag e.g. [/bbcodetag] (same but always starts with a forward slash)

There are two main ways to use bbcode:

You can type in the two tags and include your text to be formatted between them
Click on the corresponding icon above the text editor which automatically inserts the tags with a cursor between them ready to type. Alternatively first highlight the text then click on the icon which will insert the tags around the selected text.

The set of bbcode icons can be toggled on or off by clicking on the [ ] icon in the text tooolbar, which causes them to be greyed out. Click on the [ ] to show them again.

Some slightly different bbcode examples:

Some tags, e.g.the hr (horizontal rule) tags, do not require any text.
"spoiler" will prompt you for a title first. If left blank this will default to "Read more..."
The table icon will prompt you to choose the number of rows and columns for your table, once inserted the cursor will be in the first row/column
To make a list, type each list item on a new line, select all of them and then click on icon for ordered (numbered) list or unordered (bullet point) list
bbcode for media embeds (Youtube, Soundcloud etc.) is now automatic: all you need do is copy and paste the URL into the message.

Images can be either uploaded and embedded via the image bbcode icon, or just dragged and dropped into the message.

The best way to learn the full capabilities is to just try them out, you can use our test forum for this.

[B], [I], [U], [S] - Bold, italics, underline, and strike-through

Makes the wrapped text bold, italic, underlined, or struck-through.

Example:

This is [B]bold[/B] text.
This is [I]italic[/I] text.
This is [U]underlined[/U] text.
This is [S]struck-through[/S] text.

Output:

This is bold text.
This is italic text.
This is underlined text.
This is ~~struck-through~~ text.
[COLOR=color], [FONT=name], [SIZE=size] - Text Color, Font, and Size

Changes the color, font, or size of the wrapped text.

Example:

This is [COLOR=red]red[/COLOR] and [COLOR=#0000cc]blue[/COLOR] text.
This is [FONT=Courier New]Courier New[/FONT] text.
This is [SIZE=1]small[/SIZE] and [SIZE=7]big[/SIZE] text.

Output:

This is red and blue text.
This is Courier New text.
This is small and big text.
[URL], [EMAIL] - Linking

Creates a link using the wrapped text as the target.

Example:

[URL]https://www.example.com[/URL]
[EMAIL][email protected][/EMAIL]

Output:

https://www.example.com
[email protected]
[URL=link], [EMAIL=address] - Linking (Advanced)

Links the wrapped text to the specified web page or email address.

Example:

[URL=https://www.example.com]Go to example.com[/URL]
[[email protected]]Email me[/EMAIL]

Output:

Go to example.com
Email me
[USER=ID] - Profile Linking

Links to a user's profile. This is generally inserted automatically when mentioning a user.

Example:

[USER=1]Username[/USER]

Output:

Username
[IMG] - Image

Display an image, using the wrapped text as the URL.

Example:

[IMG]https://cafesaxophone.com/styles/petecafe/cafesax-og26.webp[/IMG]

Output:
[MEDIA=site] - Embedded Media

Embeds media from approved sites into your message. It is recommended that you use the media button in the editor tool bar.
Approved sites: Apple Music, Bluesky, Clyp, Dailymotion, Facebook, Instagram, SoundCloud, Spotify, Threads, TikTok, X, Vimeo, YouTube

Example:

[MEDIA=youtube]kQ0Eo1UccEE[/MEDIA]

Output:

An embedded YouTube player would appear here.
[LIST] - Lists

Displays a bulleted or numbered list.
Example:

[LIST]
[*]Bullet 1
[*]Bullet 2
[/LIST]
[LIST=1]
[*]Entry 1
[*]Entry 2
[/LIST]
Output:
Bullet 1

Bullet 2

Entry 1

Entry 2
[LEFT], [CENTER], [RIGHT] - Text alignment

Changes the alignment of the wrapped text.

Example:

[LEFT]Left-aligned[/LEFT]
[CENTER]Center-aligned[/CENTER]
[RIGHT]Right-aligned[/RIGHT]

Output:

Left-aligned
Center-aligned
Right-aligned
[QUOTE] - Quoted text

Displays text that has been quoted from another source. You may also attribute the name of the source.

Example:

[QUOTE]Quoted text[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=A person]Something they said[/QUOTE]

Output:

Quoted text

Read more…

A person said:

Something they said

Read more…
[SPOILER] - Text containing spoilers

Hides text that may contain spoilers so that it must be clicked by the viewer to be seen.

Example:

[SPOILER]Simple spoiler[/SPOILER]
[SPOILER=Spoiler Title]Spoiler with a title[/SPOILER]

Output:

Simple spoiler

Spoiler with a title
[ISPOILER] - Inline text containing spoilers

Allows you to display text inline among normal content which hides text that may contain spoilers and must be clicked by the viewer to be seen.

Example:

You have to click the following [ISPOILER]word[/ISPOILER] to see the content.

Output:

You have to click the following word to see the content.
[CODE] - Programming code display

Displays text in one of several programming languages, highlighting the syntax where possible.
Example:

General code:
[CODE]General
code[/CODE]

Rich code:
[CODE=rich][COLOR=red]Rich[/COLOR]
code[/CODE]

PHP code:
[CODE=php]echo $hello . ' world';[/CODE]

JS code:
[CODE=javascript]var hello = 'world';[/CODE]
Output:
General code:

Code:

General code

Rich code:

Rich (BB code):

Rich code

PHP code:

PHP:

echo $hello . ' world';

JS code:

JavaScript:

var hello = 'world';
[ICODE] - Inline programming code display

Allows you to display code inline among normal post content. Syntax will not be highlighted.

Example:

Inline code sections [ICODE]are a convenient way[/ICODE] of displaying code inline.

Rich formatting within inline code sections [ICODE=rich]is [COLOR=red]also[/COLOR] [U]supported[/U][/ICODE].

Output:

Inline code sections are a convenient way of displaying code inline.

Rich formatting within inline code sections is also supported.
[INDENT] - Text indent

Indents the wrapped text. This can be nested for larger indentings.

Example:

Regular text
[INDENT]Indented text[/INDENT]
[INDENT=2]More indented[/INDENT]

Output:

Regular text

Indented text
More indented
[TABLE] - Tables

Special markup to display tables in your content.

Example:

[TABLE]
[TR]
[TH]Header 1[/TH]
[TH]Header 2[/TH]
[/TR]
[TR]
[TD]Content 1[/TD]
[TD]Content 2[/TD]
[/TR]
[/TABLE]

Output:

Header 1 Header 2
Content 1 Content 2
[HEADING=level] - Headings levels 1 to 3

Marks text as a structured heading to facilitate machine readability.

Example:

[HEADING=1]Major heading[/HEADING]
This text comes under a major heading, used to separate the primary sections of an article.

[HEADING=2]Minor heading[/HEADING]
When you need to subdivide the primary sections of an article, use a level 2 minor heading.

[HEADING=3]Subheading[/HEADING]
If you require additional subdivision, you may drop to level 3.

Output:

Major heading
This text comes under a major heading, used to separate the primary sections of an article.

Minor heading
When you need to subdivide the primary sections of an article, use a level 2 minor heading.

Subheading
If you require additional subdivision, you may drop to level 3.
[PLAIN] - Plain text

Disables BB code translation on the wrapped text.

Example:

[PLAIN]This is not [B]bold[/B] text.[/PLAIN]

Output:

This is not [B]bold[/B] text.
[ATTACH] - Attachment insertion

Inserts an attachment at the specified point. If the attachment is an image, a thumbnail or full size version will be inserted. This will generally be inserted by clicking the appropriate button.

Example:

Thumbnail: [ATTACH]123[/ATTACH]
Full size: [ATTACH=full]123[/ATTACH]

Output:

The contents of the attachments would appear here.
[AD=option] - Ads Manager: Ad

BB code for displaying ads in posts.

Example:

[AD=ID][/AD]

Output:

[AD=ID][/AD]
[ADP=option] - Ads Manager: Package

BB code for displaying ad packages in posts.

Example:

[ADP=ID][/ADP]

Output:

[ADP=ID][/ADP]
[AI] - AI

Wrap quoted ai text

Example:

[HEADING=3]Explain the importance of the Selmer MKVI saxophone[/HEADING]
[ai]Step into the ever-evolving landscape of vintage woodwinds, where the Selmer Mark VI truly stands as a game-changer and a beacon of excellence. Crucially, it serves as a testament to Parisian craftsmanship, seamlessly bridging the gap between classic tone and modern keywork ergonomics.

It is important to note that its groundbreaking action created a paradigm shift in playability, empowering artists to leverage unprecedented technical fluidity. At the end of the day, this iconic horn remains the gold standard—a veritable masterpiece that continues to delight and inspire saxophonists across the globe.[/ai]

Output:

Explain the importance of the Selmer MKVI saxophone
Step into the ever-evolving landscape of vintage woodwinds, where the Selmer Mark VI truly stands as a game-changer and a beacon of excellence. Crucially, it serves as a testament to Parisian craftsmanship, seamlessly bridging the gap between classic tone and modern keywork ergonomics.

It is important to note that its groundbreaking action created a paradigm shift in playability, empowering artists to leverage unprecedented technical fluidity. At the end of the day, this iconic horn remains the gold standard—a veritable masterpiece that continues to delight and inspire saxophonists across the globe.
[ANCHOR=option] - Anchor

This BB-Code does allow you to set an anchor within a text

Example:

[anchor="test"][/anchor]

Output:
[BCAMP] - Bandcamp album

Embed bandcamp - just use album ID

Example:

Just add the album id number not the title of full URL like this example:

[bcamp]1270867507[/bcamp]

Output:

Just add the album id number not the title of full URL like this example:
[BCAMPTRACK] - Bandcamp track

Embed bandcamp - just use track ID

Example:

Just add the track id number not the title of full URL like this example:

[bcamptrack]1710551027[/bcamptrack]

Output:

Just add the track id number not the title of full URL like this example:
[OFFTOPIC] - Off Topic

Click on the OT icon (a fish). Add your off topic content between the tags.

Example:

[offtopic]Nothing to do with the thread[/offtopic]

Output:

Nothing to do with the thread
[SUB] - Subscript

Example:

This is [sub]subscript[/sub]

Output:

This is _subscript
[SUP] - Superscript

Example:

This is [sup]superscript[/sup]

Output:

This is ^superscript