There's also vB code buttons in the posting page... if you don't see them you can enable them in your options (
user cp -> Edit Options -> Other Options ->
Use vBCode quick links on your message input screens?)
Once you have it enabled, there's a couple different ways to operate it. Normal mode is pretty much a sure-fire way of using spiced up text, because it brings up a prompt you type the text in, and you can't nest any tags unless you do it manually. With enhanced mode you get to do complex nesting of tags. (it is easy to get them
ucked fup if you don't know how to use it though)
btw, for a listing of all the vB codes available, click here
Of course, if you've
memorized them all (like me
![Smash :smash: :smash:](/images/smilies/smash.gif)
) you don't
need the vB code links and just type them manually. Or use HTML, where you can do neat stuff like <table><tr><td style="filter:glow"><font size="2">glowing.
![Big Grin :D :D](/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
</font></td></tr></table>