BB code is a lightweight markup language for formatting posts. Each tag is wrapped in square brackets — like HTML but safer and simpler. The editor toolbar inserts them for you; knowing the syntax just helps you type faster.
1Text formatting
| What it does | You type | You see |
|---|
| Bold | [B]bold[/B] | bold |
| Italic | [I]italic[/I] | italic |
| Underline | [U]underline[/U] | underline |
| Strikethrough | [S]strike[/S] | strike |
| Colour | [COLOR=red]red[/COLOR] | red |
| Size | [SIZE=5]bigger[/SIZE] | bigger |
| Font | [FONT=Georgia]serif[/FONT] | serif |
2Links and media
| Use | Syntax |
|---|
| Plain link | [URL]https://example.com[/URL] |
| Named link | [URL=https://example.com]Example[/URL] |
| Image | [IMG]https://example.com/cat.jpg[/IMG] |
| Embedded media | [MEDIA=youtube]VIDEO_ID[/MEDIA] |
3Structure
| Use | Syntax |
|---|
| Quote | [QUOTE=username]quoted text[/QUOTE] |
| Inline code | [ICODE]code[/ICODE] |
| Code block | [CODE=php]echo "hi";[/CODE] |
| Spoiler | [SPOILER]hidden[/SPOILER] |
| Horizontal rule | [HR][/HR] |
4Lists and alignment
[LIST]
[*]First item
[*]Second item
[/LIST]
[LIST=1]
[*]Numbered item
[*]Numbered item
[/LIST]
[LEFT]left[/LEFT] [CENTER]center[/CENTER] [RIGHT]right[/RIGHT]
5Advanced
- Hide selected content from users below a level using the [HIDE] family of tags, if enabled by the admin.
- Custom BB codes created by the admin appear in the editor toolbar and on this page as the set grows.
