Quick tutorial on how to add GIFS, Pics, YouTube Videos, & more

Started by WildVol, June 17, 2023, 10:18:34 PM

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Welcome to GBU. Check out this Quick tutorial on how to add GIFS, Pics, YouTube Videos, & more.

How do I create a new forum post?

Pick a forum that you'd like to create a post in. Now click the user option button and then click new topic (In desktop view simply click New Topic) . Add a subject and write your post then hit submit.

How to upload a profile pic/avatar?

Click on your profile and then click forum profile. You can upload a profile pic there.

How to post a gif in the chat room?
Click the orange play button icon at the bottom of the chat room and choose your GIF. Click the GIF and hit send in the chat.


How do I add pictures in a forum post?

Click the add image to post link to the lower left of the post window and upload your image. You can the copy the image code and paste it into your post.

You can also use the code below if you want to post an image link you found online. You would post gifs the same way.

[img]Image address goes here[/img]
How do I post a GIF in a forum post?

There is now GIF button that looks like a sheet of paper with a colored outline, which when clicked will allow you to pick and post a GIF in forum posts.

How do I add YouTube video to a post?

First you find your YouTube video. Every YouTube video has a share button which will give you an address to Copy and share the video.

Click the youtube play button icon located at the top of each post then paste the YouTube link copied and click insert. This will embed the YouTube video into your post.
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How do I embed an instagram picture or video?

You copy and paste the web address of the Instagram post to your post and it will auto embed.

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How do I add a tweet to a post?

Copy the link to the tweet then paste it in your post. You will then delete the letters and numbers at the end of the tweet address until you get to the question mark. In the example below you'll see the original full tweet address. You'll then see the tweet below that is embedded and notice the extra numbers and letters were removed.

https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1677384512429236238?t=BEGz3l8e9qc67GR-miUV4g&s=19
https://twitter.com/Hayesfawcett3/status/1677384512429236238