Smilies

Explanation

'Smilies' are small graphical images that can be used to convey an emotion or feeling. If you have used email or internet chat, you are likely familiar with the smilie concept. Certain standard strings are automatically converted into smilies. Try twisting your head on one side if you do not 'get' smilies; using a bit of imagination should reveal a face of some description.

If you want to disable smilies in a post that you make, you can select the 'Disable Smilies' option when posting. This is particularly useful if you are posting program code and you do not want ;) converted to a smilie face!

Smilie List

What to Type
Resulting Graphic
Meaning
  • Generic Smilies
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • :D
    Big Grin
    Big Grin
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :shocked:
    Shocked
    Shocked
  • :igotit:
    I got it!
    I got it!
  • :thinking:
    Thinking
    Thinking
  • :idontknow:
    I don't know!
    I don't know!
  • :(
    Frown
    Frown
  • :o
    Embarrassed/Blushing
    Embarrassed/Blushing
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :P
    Stick out tongue
    Stick out tongue
  • :rolleyes:
    Rolleyes (Sarcasm)
    Rolleyes (Sarcasm)
  • :angry:
    Angry
    Angry
  • :scared:
    Scared
    Scared
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :welcome:
    Welcome
    Welcome
  • :newhere:
    I'm new here
    I'm new here
  • :nicethread:
    Nice Thread
    Nice Thread
  • :celebrate:
    Celebrate!
    Celebrate!
  • :popcorn:
    Enjoying the show
    Enjoying the show