Inserting image in forum

libra10

Hoping someone can help.

I would like to add an image to a post on MSE.

I clicked the 'insert image' icon above, and added the photo link from image shack (where photo stored).

The picture didn't appear.

Can anyone advise why?

Thank you

[Deleted User]

Hi,

maybe you used the wrong link,

pinched this from ImageShack FAQ's

ImageShack generates automatic image code for your images. Using this code, you can link to your files in any number of ways. You can embed your files into web pages or to show them to friends via Instant messenger.

In order to use these linking codes, click anywhere inside the code-box to select the code, then press CTRL+C to copy the linking code. The linking code now exists inside your computer's "clipboard" and can be pasted anywhere. Now, you can open your target location(such as a messenger window or a message board post box) and paste your linking code there.

"Thumbnail for Websites" allows you to hotlink clickable thumbnails on HTML-compatible websites, such as on websites, livejournal, blogger, etc.

"Thumbnail for forums (1)" allows you to hotlink clickable thumbnails on BBcode-compatible message boards and forums. If your image does not show up after submitting your post, please use "Thumbnail for forums (2)". This occurs because some message boards use different BBcode, and are not compatible with each other.

"Hotlink for forums (1)" allows you to hotlink your original uploaded image on BBcode-compatible message boards and forums. If your image does not show up after submitting your post, please use "Hotlink for forums (2)". This occurs because some message boards use different BBcode, and are not compatible with each other.

"Hotlink for websites" allows you to hotlink your original uploaded image on HTML-compatible websites, livejournal, blogger, etc.

"Show image to friends" allows you to send your uploaded image to your friends and family, such as by using AOL Instant Messenger, ICQ, IRC, etc.

"Direct link to image" is the real location of the image on ImageShack's servers. This link is best used for when your message board provides you with a designated field in which to hotlink your avatar, forum picture, or signature image.

Think the last one is what you want.

libra10

Thanks very much frugalmacdugal.

Have managed to post the picture now. I didn't seem to need the MSE insert image icon, just posted the link from imageshack.

Thanks once again.