UBB Code is a variation on the HTML tags you may already be familiar with. Basically, it allows you to add functionality or style to your message that would normally require HTML. You can use UBB Code even if HTML is not enabled for the forum you are using. You may want to use UBB Code as opposed to HTML, even if HTML is enabled for your forum, because there is less coding required and it is safer to use (incorrect coding syntax will not lead to as many problems).

New! You can now type [bb_rules] - [bb_minifaq] or [bb_nfcfaq] to print a link to the rules, mini FAQ and NFC FAQ, respectively.

Current UBB Codes:

URL Hyperlinking You need to use the [URL] code to create a hyperlink. Just encase the link as shown in the following example (UBB Code is in red). [url]www.prime-web.com[/url] NEW! You can now have true hyperlinks using the [url] code. Just use the following format: [url=http://www.ultimatebb.com]UltimateBB.com[/url] In the examples above, the UBB Code automatically generates a hyperlink to the URL that is encased. It will also ensure that the link is opened in a new window when the user clicks on it. Note that the "http://" part of the URL is completely optional. In the second example above, the URL will hypelink the text to whatever URL you provide after the equal sign. Also note that you should NOT use quotation marks inside the URL tag. You can also use the [email] UBB Code to make an e-mail hyperlink. For example; [email]me@host.com[/email] Bold and Italics You can make italicized text or make text bold by or underline it by encasing the applicable sections of your text with either the [b] [/b] or [i] [/i] or [u] [/u] tags. Hello, [b]James[/b] Hello, [i]Mary[/i] Hello, [u]Mary[/u] Adding Images To add a graphic within your message, just encase the URL of the graphic image as shown in the following example (UBB Code is in red). [img]http://www.prime-web.com/Ultimate20/tline.gif[/img] In the example above, the UBB Code automatically makes the graphic visible in your message. Note: the "http://" part of the URL is REQUIRED for the [img] code. Also note: some UBB forums may disable the [img] tag support to prevent objectionable images from being viewed. Quoting Other Messages To reference something specific that someone has posted, just cut and paste the applicable verbiage and enclose it as shown below (UBB Code is in red). [QUOTE]Ask not what your country can do for you.... ask what you can do for your country.[/QUOTE] In the example above, the UBB Code automatically blockquotes the text you reference. Posting tabs or ASCII art When posting tabs (tablature) or so-called "ASCII ART", it is required to have the text displayed using a fixed font and the proper indention. So, when posting this you need to use the ubb code [TAB] Just enclose your text - or ASCII picture for example - in the TAB codes and your text will displayed with a fixed font and proper formatting. Example: [TAB] ,_-~~~-, _-~~-_ / ^-_/ \_ _-~-. | /\ , `-_/ \ | /~^\ '/ /~\ /~\ / \_ \ \_/ }/ / \ \ ,_\ } Y / /~ /~ | Y \ | / | {Q) {Q) | | \_/ | \ _===_ / | / )--{ }--( \ /~ \_._/ ~\ / * * Y * \ | * .: | :.* * | \ )--__==#==__-- / \_ \ \ \ ,/ '~_ | | } ,~' \ {___/ / \ ~~~ / /\._._._./\ { ^^^ } ~-_______-~ / \ [/TAB] This is similar to the [CODE] tag of the old UBB.

New UBB codes: