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waynesowry
attaching_files [2026/02/22 21:08] (current)
karen_henry
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-==== Attaching Files ====+==== Attaching Files or Photos ​====
  
-To attach a file to a message, follow these steps:+To attach a file or photo to a message, follow these steps:
  
   - Scroll to the Attachments section below the message box.   - Scroll to the Attachments section below the message box.
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   - Choose Add Attachment.   - Choose Add Attachment.
   - Repeat steps for additional attachments.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_1.png?​700|}}   - Repeat steps for additional attachments.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_1.png?​700|}}
 +  - Note that photos attached to a message in this way will not show up when you preview the message (that'​s just the way the forum software works), but they will be there after it's posted.
  
 ** IMPORTANT! **  The maximum file size for attached photos is 2 MB. If your file is too large, you will get an error message when you try to attach it. Resize the photo using your favorite image-editing software and try again. ** IMPORTANT! **  The maximum file size for attached photos is 2 MB. If your file is too large, you will get an error message when you try to attach it. Resize the photo using your favorite image-editing software and try again.
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   - Follow the steps above to attach the file.   - Follow the steps above to attach the file.
   - One the file is attached, use the "​Insert Into Post" option to the right.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_2.png?​700|}}   - One the file is attached, use the "​Insert Into Post" option to the right.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_2.png?​700|}}
-  - A reference to the file will be inserted at the beginning of your message. ​ This may read something like "​[attachment = 23]"​\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_3.png?​600|}}+  - A reference to the file will be inserted at the beginning of your message. ​ This may read something like "​[attachment = 23]"​\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_3.png?​700|}}
   - You can cut and paste this code to locate it as desired in your message.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_4.png?​700|}}   - You can cut and paste this code to locate it as desired in your message.\\ ​ {{:​attach_file_4.png?​700|}}
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 +__**PLEASE NOTE:**__ Embedding images **hosted on other sites** (aka hotlinking) is not allowed here. If you want to refer to an image that is located on another site, please [[inserting_a_link_into_a_message|post a link to the image]], rather than using the "​Insert an image" button on the editing toolbar to embed it in your message.
  
 ==== Removing Attachments ==== ==== Removing Attachments ====
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