How do I create a new thread?
To create a new thread within a topic, such as Easy Weeknight Dinners:

1. Find the topic where you wish to add a new thread
2. Click on the Start a New Thread button at the top of the page
3. Enter a Subject in the Subject line
4. Enter Tags if you like, this step is optional. Tags are terms that describe what your thread is about.
5. Type the contents of your thread into the Message area
6. When you are finished writing your thread, you can either Preview or Post the thread. Your thread will only be published in the Message Boards once you click on the Post button.

What are tags?
Tags are terms people might use to search for information on this subject. Tags describe the post created by a member of BettyCrocker.com.

How do I reply to a post?
To reply to a thread that another member has posted in two ways:
To reply to the original thread:

1. Find the thread that you would like to reply to
2. Click on the Reply button at the top of the page next to the original thread
3. To quote anything from the original post, click on the Quote button at the top of the page
4. Type the contents of your reply into the Message area
5. When you are finished with your reply, you can either Preview or Post your reply. Your reply will only be published in the Message Boards once you click on the Post button.

To reply to another user’s reply:

1. Find the post that you would like to reply to
2. Click on the Reply button next to that user’s post
3. To quote anything from the previous post, click on the Quote button at the top of the page
4. Type the contents of your reply into the Message area
5. When you are finished with your reply, you can either Preview or Post your reply. Your reply will only be published in the Message Boards once you click on the Post button.

How do I upload a photo within a post or a reply?
You can add a photo to a post or to a reply in two ways.

To add a photo from your computer:

1. Click on the Add Photo button in the toolbar
2. A popup window will appear where you can find the photo file from your computer
3. Click on the Browse button in the popup window
4. Find the desired photo file from your computer and click on Open
5. Confirm you have the rights to use this photo
6. Click on the Save button

Your photo is now uploaded.

To add a photo from a URL, such as Flickr:

1. Click on the Add Photo button in the toolbar
2. A popup window will appear where you can enter the URL where your photo is located
3. Enter the desired URL, including the http:// part of the URL
4. Confirm you have the rights to use this photo
5. Click on the Save button

Your photo is now uploaded.

How do I link to another website within a post or a reply?
You can use the toolbar when you are writing a new post or replying to a post to add a link to another website:

1. Highlight the text you want to link
2. Click the Add Link button on the toolbar
3. A popup window will appear where you can enter the URL you wish to link to
4. Once you have entered the URL, click the Insert button and the highlighted text will become a link

Can I search the Message Boards and Blogs?
Yes. Use the search box in the upper right corner of the web site. Enter the keywords you are looking for. When you see the Search Results, click on the Community tab. Any message board posts or blog entries matching your search will appear in this list.