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Reply to a forum topic

To reply to a topic, you must have the relevant forum permissions.

  1. Navigate to the forum and select the topic you want to reply to.

  2. Select the Reply button at the top or bottom of the page:

    The 'Reply' button at the top of a forum page

  3. You see the Posting a reply screen:

    The 'Posting a reply' screen

  4. The Title box is populated with the topic title by default. If you choose to enter a new title, it appears as a header above your reply:

    A reply to a forum topic, with a custom title highlighted

  5. Enter your reply in the Message box. You can use the toolbar to add basic formatting such as bold or italics, insert images and add links.

  6. To attach a file to your reply so that others can download it via the forum, select the Choose files button and upload a file from your computer. The attachment appears at the bottom of the post:

    A reply to a forum topic, with an attached file highlighted

  7. When you have finished writing your reply, select Post reply. Your reply appears at the bottom of the topic.

  8. Depending on the forum permissions set by the page admin, you may be able to edit your post for a period of time after replying.

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