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
  • Standard Smilies
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • :(
    Sad
    Sad
  • :rolleyes:
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
  • :p
    tongue
    tongue
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :eek:
    Surprised
    Surprised
  • :$
    embarrassed
    embarrassed
  • :mad:
    Mad
    Mad
  • :hail:
    Hail
    Hail
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :fluffle:
    fluffle
    fluffle
  • :D
    Very Happy
    Very Happy
  • :salute:
    Salute
    Salute
  • :soap:
    Soap Box
    Soap Box
  • :headbang:
    headbang
    headbang
  • :upyours:
    upyours
    upyours
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :mp:
    mp
    mp
  • :gas:
    Gas Mask
    Gas Mask
  • :sniper:
    sniper
    sniper
  • :mp5:
    mp5
    mp5
  • :gundge:
    gundge
    gundge