ENTRIES USER GUIDE - WIP
A HOW TO GUIDE FOR POSTING ON LJ
by grayx3eyedsoul
A lot of people have messaged/commented and asked me to post or edit their posts for them, because they don't know what to do. I thought up this guide so instead of just not knowing how to do it, the actually can learn. I hope this is as in-depth as I want it to be, and don't be afraid to ask questions (: This is still a work in progress, I am adding to it
+embedding, +hyper-linking, +adding pictures/preview pictures, +changing font/text/size/color, +
NOTE: This tutorial does use RICH TEXT EDITOR, not HTML. there are other html guides out there
& feel free to ask a question about html in the comments.
ie/ make sure this tab is clicked.
add a subject.
adding a subject lets people click on the post for certain layouts, and gives a general overview of what the post is about.
HOW TO ADD A SUBJECT:
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So, adding a subject does a couple of things.
1) It gives a general overview of what the post is about..
2) On some layouts, you're not able to take the post into full mode unless it has a title/subject.
By adding one, you make things easier for yourself & others.
EMBEDDING : So, let's say you want to post a video - here's how to add it directly in your post.
For the purposes of this tutorial, we're going to be embedding the Gap 2009 Christmas Commercial.
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After unchecking the "include related videos" and copying the embed box, come back over to livejournal.
Click the button circled above and this should pop up:
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And copy and paste the code we had copied from YouTube in. It should look like:
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Hit "Insert" and a video place holder should come into the area :
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You can add your text in above or under the video, and this is the finished product :
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TA-DA :D
you can embed your videos now :)
HYPER-LINKING;
hyper-linking is actually pretty easy, and once you get it you'll be hyper-linking all over the place :)
Okay, so basically, all you need to is have your link - in this case, we're going to be using www.mylifeisaverage.com
To hyper-link something, write out your whole text. In this case -
" I really want people to know more about this site - it's really funny!"
If I want the word 'site' to be hyper linked, all I need to do is highlight 'site' -
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and click the insert/edit link button in the toolbar -
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and click okay.
TAH DAH - you've got :
I really want people to know more about this site - it's really funny!
ADDING PICTURES TO YOUR POST;
when doing a post with multiple pictures, or icons, you want to add preview pictures
& trust me, it is way easier than it looks (:
So,I'm posting pictures from the Percy Jackson Premier in New York, and there are like 20 pictures.
To add the preview pictures, set up your post - add a subject, text, links, ect & then open up the pictures.
IF YOU HAVE A DIRECT LINK TO THE IMAGE : open up the direct link in a new window/tab & your post entry window. simply drag over your picture onto your post and resize to fit. (:
IF IT A IMAGE ON YOUR COMPUTER, ECT :
Take a minute and upload it to Photobucket, or TinyPic. After the image uploads, open up the direct link they give you in the browser.
PHOTOBUCKET :
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Paste the direct link into your browser and follow the drag-and-edit method as shown above. (: