ProfileBookmarks ⟩ My ATRL > Bookmarks (x)
Subscribe to favorite threads and keep track of new replies. In any thread, under "Actions " you can add it to your bookmarks. To have all threads topics you reply to automatically added to Bookmarks, go to My ATRL > Preferences > Default Thread Subscription Mode.

Notepad ⟩ My ATRL > Notepad
A convenient and private area to store text, images/gifs, lists, custom fonts, etc. for later use.

Invisible mode ⟩ My ATRL > Preferences > Use Invisible Mode
Keep your activity private from profile and stay unlisted in thread's "Currently browsing" bar.

Color schemes ⟩ My ATRL > Preferences > Miscellaneous Options > Color Scheme
Change the ATRL color palette. You can also just scroll to the bottom of any page and click any of the -like images.

Save copy of sent PM ⟩ My ATRL > Preferences > Private Messaging
Keep copy of sent PMs to Sent inbox. You can do this individually with any composed message or message you are sending. To keep it permanently on, check the box under Preferences > Private Messaging.

Photo Albums
Click any My ATRL link, in the menu on the left there's "Photo Albums". Photo albums are gif friendly (2MB max) and default cover size is 150x150. Photo albums set under the "Profile" category (an ATRL+ setting) are private to all members, sans staff members, by default regardless of privacy settings.

Photo Albums example

Ignore list ⟩ My ATRL dropdown > Ignore List



Placing a member on ignore will cause their posts to become collapsed amidst the others, just like so in the image above. Yes, you can still see their post if someone quotes it. Ignored members will still have the ability to send you PMs, but you will not receive them. Under My ATRL > Profile Privacy, you can also block ignored members from viewing other aspects of your profile (wall, photo album(s), friend list, etc.) if needed. Moderators are unable to be ignored, except for Retro.

Advanced Search
Click "Search" at the top and then any of the "More Options" links.


ThreadsEdit thread titles from list
In a forum section, double click on the icon next to your thread to quick-edit a thread title.

Title change example

Delete/Close Games threads
In the Games section, you are given free reign to close or delete any of your games threads.

Adding polls into existing threads
Polls are able to be inserted in any Poll, ATRL, or Discussion-type threads (including Base discussions). Note that polls cannot be deleted by moderators, only edited and reset.

Adding polls example

Quote:

Originally posted by Save-Me-Oprah Edit then choose from the dropdown: Then once you save go here:

Thread replies link



Clicking on the number of replies next to the listed thread activates a window listing all members and their amount of posts in the thread.


PostingMultiquote



Next to the "Reply w/ Quote" link there is a little bubble, you can click this for a bunch of posts in a thread to multi quote.

ImgZoom
Resize images in posts with [imgzoom=50]image url[/imgzoom].

imgzoom example

Quote:

Originally posted by Katie Properly resizing images: Use [imgzoom=50]image url[/imgzoom] I can't stand people embedding desktop wallpaper sized images. Or worse, using the regular resizing code to make that ugly box size. This code maintains the original ratio.

BlogBlog subscriptions
Same thing as the thread bookmark feature.

Editing blog comments
Yup, you can edit or delete any comment from members in your blog entries.

MiscThe blank custom title thing



Highlight what's in between these quotation marks " " and use ctrl+c -> ctrl+v to copy and paste it in your custom title, then save the changes. Or find someone who has it already and apply the same method.


Previous usernames
Hoveryour cursor over a Plus members "ATRL Contributor +" title to see the members last username. Regular members only see the last username and fellow Plus members will see all past names as shown below.




The small caps in the custom title thing
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This is really neat and useful. Thanks!

humanitarian

I knew about all of these except bookmark and notepad

Kitt, have you applied for mod yet? You'd make a perfect mod tbh. This thread is a perfect example

Wait @ notepad.
I've been using blog drafts for formatting and stuff.

I didn't know how to save sent messages. Thank you!

Thanks!!!

Thanks! Really helpful.

There was actually a new member in HQ last night that was confused about the site interface because this was the first forum he had ever joined. I wish I had this thread to show him. It's very easy to understand and accessible. I love that you included links AND instructions on how to get there on your own.

This needs to be added into the Help dropdown.

Also, the bookmarks feature is a lifesaver! Especially with threads that don't appear in new posts (ie. bases)

Hit thread.

Well honestly, Notepad remains useful only as a storage device until a preview feature is implemented. There's no way to quickly preview your work without saving and going back to the Notepad interface. Using blog drafts is kind of genius though. I usually use a buried YTT thread to work on formatted OPs and such

There is a preview button for posts and threads though. Unless you are talking about something else.

Thank you so much for this! I've been wondering where I could store my gifs for this site, now can anybody tell me how you figure out if you've been quoted without having to check manually? Oh, and can we have a thread dedicated to explaining the language on this forum because I'm clueless to half the **** yall say

Yeah, that I know. But now that I think about it, I hope I was understanding what JD meant. I just took from it that using blog entries to preview work seemed like a safer bet in case of accidentally hitting that submit button for all the world to see.