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
  • Generic Smilies
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • [thumb]
    Thumbs Up
    Thumbs Up
  • :(
    Frown
    Frown
  • :BEER:
    Beer
    Beer
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :NERVOUS:
    Nervous
    Nervous
  • :~:
    Whip
    Whip
  • :doh:
    Doh!
    Doh!
  • :mad:
    Mad
    Mad
  • ;:)
    Rockin'
    Rockin'
  • :BIRTHDAY:
    Birthday
    Birthday
  • :rain:
    Rain
    Rain
  • :WHATTHE:
    What The ell
    What The ell
  • :banana:
    Banana
    Banana
  • :p
    Stick Out Tongue
    Stick Out Tongue
  • [BOW]
    Bow
    Bow
  • :rocker:
    Rocker
    Rocker
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • [AGREE]
    I Agree
    I Agree
  • :3g:
    Three Gears
    Three Gears
  • :D
    Big Grin
    Big Grin
  • :ROTFLMAO:
    ROTFLMAO
    ROTFLMAO
  • :bicker:
    Bicker
    Bicker
  • :o
    Embarrassment
    Embarrassment
  • [yay]
    Yay
    Yay
  • :shift:
    Shift
    Shift
  • :rolleyes:
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :eek:
    EEK!
    EEK!
  • :sawzall:
    Sawzall
    Sawzall