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Posted on 10/31/2003 3:27:25 AM PST by TPartyType
Welcome Newcomers! This Sandbox is devoted to giving you a place to practice basic HTML without getting flamed when you make a mistake, and to get some coaching.
So, first things first:
Go to michigander's [ HTML Bootcamp (Cyber patriot training)] and learn there how to change font color, font size, font face, and the like.
THERE'S A WEALTH OF INFORMATION THERE NOT COVERED HERE (so as to avoid duplication).
Learn there also how to post a link and an image, then come back here to practice.
If you're having problems, folks will drop by occasionally to give you pointers and help you troubleshoot.
Boring posts are a crime . . .

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So practice here first!
NEWCOMERS TIP: I just reread the FreeRepublic posting guidelines. They're worth a read by all newcomers [click here].
Following is an excellent previous post by Willie Green
But first, HTML advice from the FreeRepublic help page:
Basic HTML
The Free Republic forum uses standard HTML coding techniques. Use <p> to start new paragraphs. You may use <b> to begin bolding and <center> to center text, but please remember to end these items where appropriate with </b> and/or </center>, etc. If you post links or other advanced coding, be sure to test before posting.
Creating new paragraphs is about the only html that most posters ever need, but if you would like to learn more about html you may use any search engine on the internet to find tutorials. Simply search on "html tutorial". Here are links to a couple tutorials that I found:
The Basics
Paragraphs, Line Breaks and Horizontal Lines
A lengthy article or reply can be very tedious to read if it does not contain some very simple HTML formating. Inserting either of the following codes will make your post much more readable:
- <br> is a line break. Text that follows this code will begin on the next line.
- <p> is a paragraph break. Text that follows this code will begin on a new line after skipping a line.
- <hr> is a horizontal rule. It draws a line across the page like this:
Character Formatting
Simple special effects may be created using Character Formatting Codes. These codes are used in pairs in the format: <?>words to be formatted</?>, where <?> turns the formatting "ON" and </?> turns the formating "OFF".Please: ALWAYS turn "OFF" the formatting when you use it.
Some commonly used codes of this type are:
- <b> and </b> -- BOLD
- <i> and </i> -- Italic
- <u> and </u> -- Underline
- <blink> and </blink> --
- <strike> and </strike> --
Strike - <sub> and </sub> -- Subscript
- <sup> and </sup> -- Superscript
- <big> and </big> -- Big text
- <small> and </small> -- Small text
These codes can be "nested" to produce multiple effects at the same time. For instance:
<b><i>Bold and Italic</i></b> produces Bold and Italic
Links
The method for posting a HTML link is fairly simple. The following format is used:
<a HREF="URL">Link Description</a>
where "URL" is the URL address you want to link to (and you gotta use the double quotes), and Link Description is whatever you want to call your link. For example:
<a HREF="http://www.drudgereport.com/">Link to Drudge</a>
becomes Link to Drudge
And another from the same previous post:
<FONT COLOR="COLOR">Sample</FONT> produces colorful text.
"COLOR" is often a Hexidecimal Code for whatever Color you want, but color names are also supported.
Examples:
<FONT COLOR="blue">blue text</font> produces blue text
<FONT COLOR="red">red text</font> produces red text
<FONT COLOR="green">green text</font> produces green text
To: foolproof formatting
Here is an easy way to REMEMBER TO TURN OFF THE FORMATTING.
To be sure I turn off the formatting I TYPE THE "OFF" COMMAND AT THE SAME TIME AS THE "ON" COMMAND.
An example:
I want to respond to a line in a post by another brilliant Freeper.
I type < I >""< /I >< BR>
I then "cut and paste" his remarks between the quotes:
< i>" You are a poopy head "< /I>< BR>
And type my equally brilliant response: "No, you're a poopy head!"
The result:
"You are a poopy head"
No, you're a poopy head!
It's very easy to forget to turn off your formatting!
Yes it is!
To: ftrader, deport
Actually, the <ul> tag is for a bulleted list and stands for unordered list. The missing part is the list item tag (<li>) Here's an example:
<ul>
<li>List item #1
<li>List item #2
<li>List item #3
</ul>
Would display:
- List item #1
- List item #2
- List item #3
Finally . . .
Here's the link for [Webmonkey] (a super HTML training site).
Link to previous Sandbox thread
TOPICS: Free Republic; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: fr; html; lexicon; newbies; practice
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To: TPartyType

Here's a treat for new FReepers to fill their HTML bag o' tricks!
To: TPartyType
Bookmarked for later reference for those newbies!
Thanks!
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posted on
10/31/2003 3:54:04 AM PST
by
petuniasevan
(Forecast for Wisconsin during any geomagnetic storm: Cloudy. As usual.)
To: TPartyType; michigander
Hey T!!! Haven't seen you around lately. Thanks for opening up the Sandbox again...
Welcome to the Sandbox Newbies... BWAHAHAHAHA
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posted on
10/31/2003 3:55:55 AM PST
by
jellybean
( :))
To: TPartyType
Subject: Liberal, Conservative, and Southerner's response to the same situation.
How do you tell the difference between Liberals, Conservatives and Southerners?
Pose the following question:
You're walking down a deserted street with your wife and two small children. Suddenly, a dangerous looking man with a huge knife comes around the corner, locks eyes with you, screams obscenities, raises the knife, and charges.
You are carrying a Glock .40, and you are an expert shot. You have mere seconds before he reaches you and your family. What do you do?
LIBERAL ANSWER
_____________________________________________________________________________
Well, that's not enough information to answer the question!
Does the man look poor or oppressed? Have I ever done anything to him that would inspire him to attack? Could we run away? What does my wife think? What about the kids?
Could I possibly swing the gun like a club and knock the knife out of his hand?
What does the law say about this situation?
Does the Glock have an appropriate safety built into it?
Why am I carrying a loaded gun anyway, and what kind of message does this send to society and to my children?
Is it possible he'd be happy with just killing me?
Does he definitely want to kill me, or would he be content just to wound me?
If I were to grab his knees and hold on, could my family get away while he was stabbing me?
Should I call 9-1-1?
Why is this street so deserted? We need to raise taxes, have a paint and weed day and make this a happier, healthier street that would discourage such behavior.
This is all so confusing! I need to debate this with some friends for a few days and try to come to a consensus.
CONSERVATIVE ANSWER
____________________________________________________________________________
BANG!
SOUTHERNER'S ANSWER
_____________________________________________________________________________
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click...
(sounds of reloading).
Wife: "Sweetheart, he looks like he's still moving, what do you kids think?"
Son: "Mom's right Dad, I saw it, too."
BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! BANG! click.
Daughter: "Nice group, Daddy! Were those the Winchester Silver Tip bullets.?
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posted on
10/31/2003 3:59:08 AM PST
by
fawn796
To: petuniasevan
thank YOU!
To: fawn796
Just wanted to see what happens if you just "copy and paste" and email.
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posted on
10/31/2003 4:00:03 AM PST
by
fawn796
To: jellybean
Hey, jellybean! Glad to FReep ya! I've been lurking mostly. You're a good html coach! Thanks for "checking in!"
To: jackibutterfly
Here you go-
9
posted on
10/31/2003 4:08:55 AM PST
by
backhoe
(Just an old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the trakball into the Sunset...)
To: oceanperch
By the looks of your Oct. 31 (vanity) post, I think you'll get a lot of benefit out of this thread.
FRegards.
To: backhoe
Muchas gracias, amigo!
To: TPartyType
Howdy, friend- haven't seen your name recently, good to hear from you.
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posted on
10/31/2003 4:25:35 AM PST
by
backhoe
(Just an old Keyboard Cowboy, ridin' the trakball into the Sunset...)
To: backhoe
Been busy with a new job. Good to see you, too!
To: TPartyType
Hey It linked great on another thread maybe I should just hang it up for the nite.
I am a tired pup.
Tommarrow is even more exceptional.
Figure if it is to Vain it will die.
Thanks for the link though. OP
14
posted on
10/31/2003 4:31:38 AM PST
by
oceanperch
(Just got back, left society for 29hrs, it was great.)
To: jellybean
15
posted on
10/31/2003 4:32:40 AM PST
by
oceanperch
(Just got back, left society for 29hrs, it was great.)
To: oceanperch
nighty night
To: quinn
*ping*
17
posted on
10/31/2003 4:34:31 AM PST
by
onyx
To: fawn796
To make a line to seperate blocks of text instead of:
----------------------------
use the Horizontal Rule tag: <HR> which will give you this...
You can change the length of it by adding a width attribute <HR WIDTH=150>
or percentage...<HR WIDTH=33%>
...it will automatically center.
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posted on
10/31/2003 4:42:13 AM PST
by
jellybean
( :))
To: TPartyType
Smart ass.
Nite.
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posted on
10/31/2003 4:46:30 AM PST
by
oceanperch
(Just got back, left society for 29hrs, it was great.)
To: TPartyType
Thanks for "checking in!" You're welcome! Good to see ya!!
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posted on
10/31/2003 4:50:12 AM PST
by
jellybean
( :))
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