Forum tips

[Fred]

This weeks tip is Search Button

Click the "Search" button on the menu bar and a new window will pop up where you can choose your options for a search.

• Search by Keyword: Type a word in the box and click "entire Post" (gives all posts with the chosen word) or "titles only" (gives threads with the chosen word in the title)
  
• Search in Forum(s): By default the search will be in all boards. Your can highlight one board to search, or by holding down "Ctrl" on your keypad you can make multiple choices.
  
• Search by Username: This will find all post by a certain user.
  
• Search Options: The two drop down menus give you additional display options.
  
• Sorting Options: Sorts the results by Author, Date, or Board in ascending or descending order.
  
• Display Options: Choose if you want results as Threads or Posts.
  
• Search button: Click this and your results will pop up.
  

*Notes:
Only members can use the search facility.
The more options you choose the better the results.
You can also put some words in quotes like this "scalp psoriasis"
You need to allow 30 seconds between searches.

Any questions let me know.

See you next week.