BB Code

1. Bold / Italic / Underline
   [b], [i], [u]
2. Color
   [color]
3. Size
   [size]
4. Font
   [font]
5. Highlight
   [highlight]
6. Left / Right / Center
   [left], [right], [center]
7. Indent
   [indent]
8. Email Linking
   [email]
9. URL Hyperlinking
   [url]
10. Thread Linking
    [thread]
11. Post Linking
    [post]
12. Bulleted Lists / Advanced Lists
    [list]
13. Images
    [img]
14. Videos
    [video]
15. Code
    [code]
16. PHP Code
    [php]
17. HTML Code
    [html]
18. Quote
    [quote]
19. Stop BB Code Parsing
    [noparse]
20. Attachment
    [attach]
21. Survey
    [AndroidSurvey]
22. Anchor Link Target
    [aTarget]
23. Block It
    [BlockIt]
24. Closing Bracket
    [Close]
25. column
    [COL]
26. Canned Text 1
    [CT1]
27. Canned Text 2
    [CT2]
28. Canned Text 3
    [CT3]
29. highlight
    [highlight]
30. HL
    [HL]
31. HL
    [HL]
32. Jm
    [jm]
33. Anchor Link
    [JumpTo]
34. MVP
    [MVP]
35. MVP
    [MVP]
36. bracket opener
    [Open]
37. PHP Function Lookup
    [PHPdef]
38. Sub
    [sub]
39. Sup
    [sup]
40. Test850
    [Test850]
41. Test888
    [Test888]
42. Monospaced Text
    [TT]
43. VBForum Sitebar
    [VBF_SB]
44. Vid
    [vid]
45. Webo
    [Webo]

The [b], [i] and [u] tags allow you to create text that is bold, italic and underlined.

• • [b]value[/b]
  • [i]value[/i]
  • [u]value[/u]
  Usage
• • [b]this text is bold[/b]
  • [i]this text is italic[/i]
  • [u]this text is underlined[/u]
  Example Usage
• • this text is bold
  • this text is italic
  • this text is underlined
  Example Output

The [color] tag allows you to change the color of your text.

• [color=Option]value[/color]
  Usage
• [color=blue]this text is blue[/color]
  Example Usage
• this text is blue
  Example Output

The [size] tag allows you to change the size of your text.

• [size=Option]value[/size]
  Usage
• [size=+2]this text is two sizes larger than normal[/size]
  Example Usage
• this text is two sizes larger than normal
  Example Output

The [font] tag allows you to change the font of your text.

• [font=Option]value[/font]
  Usage
• [font=courier]this text is in the courier font[/font]
  Example Usage
• this text is in the courier font
  Example Output

The [left], [right] and [center] tags allow you to change the alignment of your text.

• • [left]value[/left]
  • [center]value[/center]
  • [right]value[/right]
  Usage
• • [left]this text is left-aligned[/left]
  • [center]this text is center-aligned[/center]
  • [right]this text is right-aligned[/right]
  Example Usage
• this text is left-aligned

  this text is center-aligned

  this text is right-aligned
  Example Output

The [indent] tag allows you to indent your text.

• [indent]value[/indent]
  Usage
• [indent]this text is indented[/indent]
  Example Usage

• this text is indented

  Example Output

The [email] tag allows you to link to an email address. You can include an optional parameter to 'name' your link.

• • [email]value[/email]
  • [email=Option]value[/email]
  Usage
• • [email]j.doe@example.com[/email]
  • [email=j.doe@example.com]Click Here to Email Me[/email]
  Example Usage
• • j.doe@example.com
  • Click Here to Email Me
  Example Output

The [url] tag allows you to link to other websites and files. You can include an optional parameter to 'name' your link.

• • [url]value[/url]
  • [url=Option]value[/url]
  Usage
• • [url]https://www.vbforums.com[/url]
  • [url=https://www.vbforums.com]VBForums[/url]
  Example Usage
• • https://www.vbforums.com
  • VBForums
  Example Output

The [thread] tag allows you to link to threads by specifying the thread id. You can include an optional parameter to 'name' your link.

• • [thread]threadid[/thread]
  • [thread=threadid]value[/thread]
  Usage
• • [thread]42918[/thread]
  • [thread=42918]Click Me![/thread]

  (Note: The threadid/postid is just an example and may not link to a valid thread/post.)
  Example Usage
• • https://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?t=42918
  • Click Me!
  Example Output

The [post] tag allows you to link to posts by specifying the post id. You can include an optional parameter to 'name' your link.

• • [post]postid[/post]
  • [post=postid]value[/post]
  Usage
• • [post]269302[/post]
  • [post=269302]Click Me![/post]

  (Note: The threadid/postid is just an example and may not link to a valid thread/post.)
  Example Usage
• • https://www.vbforums.com/showthread.php?p=269302#post269302
  • Click Me!
  Example Output

The [list] tag allows you to create simple, bulleted lists without specifying an option. Within the value portion, each bullet is denoted by the [*] tag.

• [list]value[/list]
  Usage
• [list]
  [*]list item 1
  [*]list item 2
  [/list]
  Example Usage
• • list item 1
  • list item 2
  Example Output

The [list] tag allows you to create advanced lists by specifying an option. The option should have a value of 1 (for a numbered list) or A (for an alphabetic with capital letters list) or a (for an alphabetic with lowercase letters list) or I (for a numbered with capital Roman numeral list) or i (for a numbered with small Roman numeral list).

• [list=Option]value[/list]
  Usage
• [list=1]
  [*]list item 1
  [*]list item 2
  [/list]
  
  [list=A]
  [*]list item 1
  [*]list item 2
  [/list]
  
  [list=a]
  [*]list item 1
  [*]list item 2
  [/list]
  Example Usage
• 1. list item 1
  2. list item 2

  1. list item 1
  2. list item 2

  1. list item 1
  2. list item 2
  Example Output

The [img] tag allows you to embed images within your posts. You can also combine this tag with the [url] tag to make images become links.

• [img]value[/img]
  Usage
• • [img]https://www.vbforums.com//images/statusicon/forum_new-48.png[/img] (Not linked)
  • [url=http://www.example.com] [img]https://www.vbforums.com//images/statusicon/forum_new-48.png[/img] [/url] (Linked)
  Example Usage
• • (Not linked)
  • (Linked)
  Example Output

The [video] tag allows you to embed videos from various video services within your posts.

• [video]value[/video]
  Usage
• • [video=youtube;eOUq4Z6R7xI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOUq4Z6R7xI[/video]
  Example Usage
• Example Output

The [code] tag switches to a fixed-width (monospace) font and preserves all spacing.

• [code]value[/code]
  Usage
• [code]
  <script type="text/javascript">
  <!--
      alert("Hello world!");
  //-->
  </script>
  [/code]
  Example Usage
• Code:

  <script type="text/javascript">
  <!--
  	alert("Hello world!");
  //-->
  </script>

  Example Output

The [php] tag performs the same function as the [code] tag, but also adds syntax highlighting for PHP code. Although it is designed for PHP, it may correctly highlight some other C-like languages.

• [php]value[/php]
  Usage
• [php]
  $myvar = 'Hello World!';
  for ($i = 0; \$i < 10; \$i++)
  {
      echo $myvar . "\n";
  }
  [/php]
  Example Usage
• PHP Code:

  $myvar = 'Hello World!';
for ($i = 0; $i < 10; $i++)
{
    echo $myvar . "\n";
} 

  Example Output

The [html] tag allows you to perform syntax highlighting for HTML code.

• [html]value[/html]
  Usage
• [html]
  <img src="image.gif" alt="image" />
  <a href="testing.html" target="_blank">Testing</a>
  [/html]
  Example Usage
• HTML Code:

  <img src="image.gif" alt="image" />
  <a href="testing.html" target="_blank">Testing</a>

  Example Output

The [quote] tag allows you to attribute text to someone else.

• • [quote]Quote[/quote]
  • [quote=User Name]value[/quote]
  Usage
• • [quote]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
  • [quote=John Doe]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
  • [quote=John Doe;5657735]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/quote]
  Example Usage
• • Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
  • Originally Posted by John Doe

    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
  • Originally Posted by John Doe

    Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet
  Example Output

The [highlight] tag allows you to emphasize your text.

• Usage
  [highlight]value[/highlight]
• Example Usage
  [highlight]this text is highlighted[/highlight]
• Example Output
  this text is highlighted

The [noparse] tag allows you to stop the parsing of BB code.

• [noparse][b]value[/b][/noparse]
  Usage
• [noparse][b]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/b][/noparse]
  Example Usage
• [b]Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet[/b]
  Example Output

The [attach] tag allows you to display an attachment in your post rather than at the bottom. It will only display attachments that belong to the post in which it is utilized.

• [attach]attachmentid[/attach]
  Usage
• [attach]12345[/attach]
  Example Usage
• Example Output

Temporary survey to gather feedback on Android development

• [AndroidSurvey]value[/AndroidSurvey]
  Usage
• [AndroidSurvey]x[/AndroidSurvey]
  Example Usage
• Created for the Developer.com Network including VBForums.
  Example Output

The [aTarget] tag is used in conjunction with the [JumpTo] tag. One is not functional without the other.

• [aTarget=Option]value[/aTarget]
  Usage
• [atarget=atarget]This is where you jump to[/atarget]
  Example Usage
• This is where you jump to
  Example Output

Removes post content so it doesn't display on site.

• [BlockIt]value[/BlockIt]
  Usage
• [BlockIt]anything here?[/BlockIt]
  Example Usage
• .
  Example Output

Closing bracket tag replacement. Generally this code is not needed.

• [Close]value[/Close]
  Usage
• [tag[Close]x[/Close]
  Example Usage
• [tag]
  Example Output

Creates a box around text.

• [COL=Option]value[/COL]
  Usage
• [COL]this is in a col[/COL]
  Example Usage
• [COL]this is in a col[/COL]
  Example Output

Canned response number 1: Not enough info.

• [CT1]value[/CT1]
  Usage
• [ct1]x[/ct1]
  Example Usage
• The information you provided is not enough to be able to provide an answer. Please provide additional information.
  Example Output

• [CT2]value[/CT2]
  Usage
• [CT2]Visual Basic[/CT2]
  Example Usage
• Thank you for posting. Unfortunately, we need you to post your Visual Basic code in order to be able to provide a clear answer.
  Example Output

• [CT3]value[/CT3]
  Usage
• [ct3]x[/ct3]
  Example Usage
• I have nothing to say, but if I did, this would be it!
  
  This is a placeholder for a future canned text entry....
  Example Output

Advanced Syntax Highlighting ============================ This Tag provides a [HIGHLIGHT=language] BBCode to highlight a wide range of Languages such as VB, VBnet, XML, HTML, Java, Javascript, SQL and more. If the language parameter is omitted, it will default to VB. Usage ----- Just use [highlight=language]some code to highlight[/highlight] to use the highlighting.

• [highlight=Option]value[/highlight]
  Usage
• [highlight=vb]blah[/highlight]
  Example Usage
• vb Code:

  blah

  Example Output

Does a yellow background highlight of text area.

• [HL]value[/HL]
  Usage
• This is [HL]highlighted[/HL] text.
  Example Usage
• This is highlighted text.
  Example Output

Highlight text with a background color. You can specify colors including yellow, red, green, blue, and more.

• [HL=Option]value[/HL]
  Usage
• [HL=green]Highlighted in Green[/HL], [HL=cyan]Cyan[/HL], [HL=red] Red[/HL]
  Example Usage
• Highlighted in Green, Cyan, Red
  Example Output

Writes Jupitermedia

• [jm]value[/jm]
  Usage
• [jm][/jm]
  Example Usage
• Example Output

The [JumpTo] tag allows you to jump to another location within a post, usually used for long posts with headings and/or sections of interest. This tag must be used in conjunction with the [aTarget] tag. One is not functional without the other.

• [JumpTo=Option]value[/JumpTo]
  Usage
• [jumpto=atarget]This takes you to a new location within a post[/jumpto]
  Example Usage
• This takes you to a new location within a post
  Example Output

Microsoft MVP logo. Only usable by valid Microsoft MVPs who have signed an agreement with Microsoft Corporation.

• [MVP]value[/MVP]
  Usage
• [MVP]I am an MVP[/MVP]
  Example Usage
• 
  Example Output

Microsoft MVP logo. Only usable by valid Microsoft MVPs who have signed an agreement with Microsoft Corporation.

• [MVP=Option]value[/MVP]
  Usage
• [MVP=AE1FAEA9-FCC0-495C-86F1-0528CD261FA9]I am a[/MVP]
  Example Usage
• MVP
  Example Output

Replacement so that an opening bracket can be displayed

• [Open]value[/Open]
  Usage
• [Open]x[/Open]VBCode]
  Example Usage
• [VBCode]
  Example Output

Provides a lookup link for defining PHP functions

• [PHPdef=Option]value[/PHPdef]
  Usage
• [PHPdef=mail]mail() documentation[/PHPdef]
  Example Usage
• mail() documentation
  Example Output

Subscript tag

• [sub]value[/sub]
  Usage
• Test[sub]sub[/sub]
  Example Usage
• Test_sub
  Example Output

Superscript tag

• [sup]value[/sup]
  Usage
• Test[sup]sup[/sup]
  Example Usage
• Test^sup
  Example Output

• [Test850]value[/Test850]
  Usage
• [Test850]Public void main() { Print(“hello world”); Return 0; }[/Test850]
  Example Usage
• Code (850) (Testing - do not use):

  Public void main() {    Print(“hello world”);    Return 0; }
  

  Example Output

• [Test888]value[/Test888]
  Usage
• [Test888]public void main() [Test888]
  Example Usage
• [Test888]public void main() [Test888]
  Example Output

Tag to make inline text monospaced.

• [TT]value[/TT]
  Usage
• this is [TT]monospaced[/TT] text
  Example Usage
• this is monospaced text
  Example Output

Display the VBForums member site bar. Include your user number in the tag to link to your member profile page.

• [VBF_SB]value[/VBF_SB]
  Usage
• [VBF_SB]39409[/VBF_SB]
  Example Usage
• 
  Example Output

• [vid]value[/vid]
  Usage
• [vid]yswUFCD1x0A[/vid]
  Example Usage
• Example Output

Provide a link to the definition and explanation of a term. The tag will link the text to a search results page on Webopedia.

• [Webo]value[/Webo]
  Usage
• Let me help you understand [Webo]SEO[/Webo]
  Example Usage
• Let me help you understand SEO
  Example Output