Indenting with an Invisible Smilie

[Mike Phillips]

Indenting with an invisible Smilie

While doing some formatting for a re-write of an older thread I found myself needing a way to indent text but the indent feature in vBulletin does this in a way that spreads the text out vertically at the same time it's moving your text to the right.

Solution? A transparent gif

Like this --> :cs<--

Between the arrows above is a 16 pixel by 16 pixel transparent gif that can be used by typing : followed by cs

(If I type the colon next to the cs vBulletin will covert it to a invisible square picture and you won't be able to see the code)

Now you can use the transparent gif to indent text if case you have the need, like this,

Note: There is also a keyboard space between the code for each transparent gif


The 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

If you're new to car detailing then you're in the right place. The below how-to article will guide you through all the steps in the correct order to take a neglected finish and restore a show room new shine to it.

Step 1. Washing - Removing loose surface dirt
:cs :cs :cs *Evaluate the finish

Step 2. Surface Prep - Removing defects from the paint
:cs :cs :cs *Claying
:cs :cs :cs *Surface Prep

Step 3. Polishing - Maximizing gloss, depth and shine
:cs :cs :cs *Cleaner/Polishes
:cs :cs :cs *Pure Polishes

Step 4. Protecting - Sealing the paint to lock in the beauty and help protect the paint from deterioration
:cs :cs :cs *Cleaner/Wax
:cs :cs :cs *Polish/Waxes
:cs :cs :cs *Pure Waxes

Step 5. Maintaining - Using spray-on products to quickly clean and restore that just detailed look as well as removing dust and other contaminants before they have a chance to bond to the paint.
:cs :cs :cs *Mist & Wipe Detailers
:cs :cs :cs *Spray-on Waxes
:cs :cs :cs *Mist & Wipe Wheel Cleaners
:cs :cs :cs *Mist & Wipe Interior Cleaners


Here's a screen shot of what the code looks like so it makes sense to everyone,


http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/649/TransparentGIFcode.jpg


Just an FYI for anyone that wants to indent text while formatting any kind of post to the forum.

:)

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a screen shot of what it looks like, or rather doesn't look like in the Smilies box...


http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/649/TransparentGIFSmilieBox.jpg


:D

[ColonelCash]

That is cool. Thanks Mike!

[Ryan L.]

You know that there is a button for a indent right on the text box? I guess they both do the same thing but it's there if you want to use it.


It works like this.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/500/medium/Presentation2.jpg

Ryan

[Mike Phillips]

You know that there is a button for a indent right on the text box? I guess they both do the same thing but it's there if you want to use it.

It works like this.
Ryan



The problem with the built in indent formatting feature is it spreads your text out vertically, like this,


Subject Line

Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
With the transparent gif you can keep your text tight like this,

Subject Line
:cs :cs :cs Step 1
:cs :cs :cs Step 2
:cs :cs :cs Step 3



See the difference in space between your subject line and your list? It's not a huge deal but sometimes when writing I would prefer to have text a little tighter without the extra spacing.

Either way will work, kind of a pick your poison type of thing...

:)

[J. A. Michaels]

Thanks Mike. Good to know. I was wondering what smiley was missing. lol.