What formatting can I use in my comments?

You can easily style your comments with some basic formatting options. Below, we'll walk you through these options.

 

Insticator Commenting

 

Instead of having to manually add markdown syntax to format the text of your comments, you can simply use Insticator's formatting shortcuts within the text input box when commenting:

Bold Text:

To make your text appear in bold, highlight the word or words you wish to format, and then click on the "Bold" formatting option displayed in the formatting menu:

Italics:

To italicize text when creating a comment, highlight the word or words you wish to format, and then click on the "Italic" option in the formatting menu:

Strike-Through:

To create a strike-through effect, select the word or words you want to be crossed out and then click on the "Strike-Through" option in the formatting menu:

Underline:

To apply underlining to your comment, select the word or words you want highlighted and click on the "Underline" option in the formatting menu:

Creating a Bulleted List:

1. To create a bulleted list within your comments, simply highlight the text you wish to format:

2. Next, click on the "Bulleted List" option in the formatting menu:

Creating a Numbered List:

To create a numbered list, within your comments, simply highlight the text you wish to format, and click on the "Numbered List" option from the formatting menu:

Quoted Text:

1. To quote text within your comment or reply, simply highlight the text you wish to format:

2. Next, select the "Quote Text" option from the formatting menu:

3. You will now see the selected text appear as a quote within your comment:

Changing the Size of Your Text:

1. In order to change the size of text in your comments, simply highlight the words or words you wish to format, and then select the "Text Size" option from the formatting menu:

2. You can select from three default text sizes - Small, Normal, or Large:

3. You will be able to see your newly formatted text appear in its new size:

 

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COOL Comments

 

COOL Comments makes it easy to format the text of your comments without the need for markdown syntax. Simply use the formatting shortcuts available within the text input box:

Bold Text

• To bolden the text, first highlight the desired words.
• Then, click "Formatting" and select the "Bold" option from the formatting menu.
  

Italics

• For italic text, highlight the words you wish to format.
• Click "Formatting" and choose the "Italic" option in the formatting menu.
  

Strike-Through

• To strike through text, select the words you want crossed out.
• Click "Formatting" and then select the "Strike-Through" option from the formatting menu.
  

Underline

• To underline text, highlight the words you want emphasized.
• Click "Formatting" and choose the "Underline" option in the formatting menu.
  

Creating a Bulleted List

• Highlight the text you wish to format into a bulleted list.
• Click "Formatting" and then select the "Bullet List" option from the formatting menu.
  

Creating an Ordered List

• To format text into an ordered list, highlight the desired text.
• Click "Formatting" and choose the "Ordered List" option from the formatting menu.
  

Quoted Text

• For quoting text within your comment, first highlight the text.
• Click "Formatting" and select the "Blockquote" option from the formatting menu.
• The selected text will appear as a quote in your comment.
  

Changing the Size of Your Text

• To change text size, highlight the text you wish to resize.
• Click "Formatting" and select the "Text Size" option from the formatting menu.
• Choose from three default sizes: Large, Normal, or Small.
• Your text will then appear in the selected size.
  

Enjoy commenting!