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
  • Smilies
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • :D
    Big Grin
    Big Grin
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :cool:
    Googles
    Googles
  • :P
    Stick Out Tongue
    Stick Out Tongue
  • :rollseyes:
    Rolls Eyes
    Rolls Eyes
  • :eek:
    Shocked
    Shocked
  • :|
    Neutral
    Neutral
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :(
    Sad
    Sad
  • :mad:
    Mad
    Mad
  • :thumbsup:
    Thumbs Up
    Thumbs Up
  • <3
    Heart
    Heart
  • :star:
    Star
    Star