In the Forums tool, you can post a message that begins a new conversation, and post responses to the messages in existing conversations.
On this page:
To post a message that begins a new conversation:
Forums
.
Start a New Conversation
.
Note: Pasting text into the rich-text editor should preserve most formatting, but some types of formatting, such as colored text, may need to be added manually in the editor after pasting.
Add attachments
to attach a file from your local
computer or from Resources, or specify the address for a file on the
web; see Options for adding attachments.
Post
.
Note: If the forum or topic is moderated, your message will appear as "PENDING" until approved by a moderator.
Note: Depending on your role within the site, and how the forum creator has configured permissions, you may or may not be able to post a response to another participant's message.
To post a response:
Forums
.
Reply
, or click Reply to Initial Message
to
reply to the first message in the conversation.
Insert
original text
(located above the rich-text editor). As you type,
the number of words will appear beside "Word Count".
Add attachments
to attach a file from your local
computer or from Resources, or specify the address for a file on the
web; see Options for adding attachments.
Post
.
Note: If the forum or topic is moderated, your message will appear as "PENDING" until approved by a moderator.