Can I Post A Screenshot In My Thread?

artman · 1 Dec 2022, 02:16 AM

I have a screenshot of my Thunderbird screen that I would to add when I create a new thread.

I tried to do that but was not able to find a button or way to do it. The FAQ didn't show any information.

Is there a way to add an image to my thread?

Thanks, Bill

janusz · 1 Dec 2022, 05:38 AM

No, you may only post a link to a screenshot stored elsewhere.

somdcomputerguy · 1 Dec 2022, 05:54 AM

You can't upload a file and have it 'attached' to a post. You would have to use a third party to host the file, and then provide a link to that file in the post.

- Bruce

Bamb0 · 1 Dec 2022, 08:09 AM

Yes that would take up space allowing people to store attachments and all.....

Berenburger · 2 Dec 2022, 04:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bamb0

Yes that would take up space allowing people to store attachments and all.....

Modern forum software can do that.

Bamb0 · 2 Dec 2022, 05:48 AM

Yes true it can

artman · 3 Dec 2022, 06:15 AM

Thanks everyone for your answers.

somdcomputerguy · 3 Dec 2022, 07:35 AM

Just to add to my previous post.. I'm pretty sure that even a link to an image file won't, and can't, be embedded to a post in these particular forums.

- Bruce

edit: I think what I was trying to say is that while a link to an image can be included in a post, a display of the image itself is not possible.

Bamb0 · 3 Dec 2022, 09:39 AM

No -- Attachments are disabled......

n5bb · 3 Dec 2022, 01:37 PM

I beg to differ. Can't you see the image at the link below?
Mail Preferences

This is a web link - not an attachment. Only text characters are stored on the EMD server - it's just a URL.

Bill

artman · 4 Dec 2022, 12:44 AM

From the OP. As my first post says, I have a screenshot of my Thunderbird screen that I would like to add to the thread because I think it would be easier to understand my question if you could look at the screenshot. So what I am reading and understanding is that there is no way to add a screenshot image to this forum either from a photo sharing website or as a direct upload. What do the other users do, maybe they don’t do anything because of this limitation.

With all due respect to email discussions.com this is the only forum that I participate in that does not allow images etc. to be posted within a thread Your thoughts please. Thanks, Bill

somdcomputerguy · 4 Dec 2022, 12:53 AM

See the edit to my post here: 8
You are correct that the image itself can't be attached or embedded or looked at (here) but a link to it will be active.

- Bruce

n5bb · 4 Dec 2022, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by artman

... So what I am reading and understanding is that there is no way to add a screenshot image to this forum either from a photo sharing website or as a direct upload...

No, that is incorrect. As several of us have posted here, you can post a clickable link to a web page, including one which shows an image. I showed you one example from my Fastmail account file storage, and here is how you can do this easily from postimage.org which works like this: IMAGE LINK

Go to https://postimages.org/ (or a similar site which stores images at a URL)
Click the Choose images button
Select an image saved on your PC
You will then receive a page of links. The first one can be copied and pasted here, such as: https://postimg.cc/2VDrYXR0
Or if you have your EMD "User CP" editor option set to "standard" or "enhanced", you can use the Insert Link editor tool (looks like a globe with a link in front) to add a link to selected text like this.
Of course, be sure to follow the Forum Rules.

Bill

artman · 14 Dec 2022, 06:51 AM

n5bb - sorry for the delay in my response to your information about posting a screenshot. I went to the postimages.org website you mentioned and uploaded my screenshot then created a post on this board with the "image" link and it worked perfect. Thanks again for your help!

Bill

n5bb · 14 Dec 2022, 08:46 AM

Glad that worked for you, Bill. I will reply in the other thread to your question about Gmail.

Bill

1 Dec 2022, 02:16 AM	#1
artman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City metro) Posts: 8	Can I Post A Screenshot In My Thread? I have a screenshot of my Thunderbird screen that I would to add when I create a new thread. I tried to do that but was not able to find a button or way to do it. The FAQ didn't show any information. Is there a way to add an image to my thread? Thanks, Bill

3 Dec 2022, 07:35 AM	#8
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 863	Just to add to my previous post.. I'm pretty sure that even a link to an image file won't, and can't, be embedded to a post in these particular forums. - Bruce edit: I think what I was trying to say is that while a link to an image can be included in a post, a display of the image itself is not possible. Last edited by somdcomputerguy : 3 Dec 2022 at 01:50 PM. Reason: second thoughts..

1 Dec 2022, 05:38 AM	#2
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,919	No, you may only post a link to a screenshot stored elsewhere.

1 Dec 2022, 05:54 AM	#3
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 863	You can't upload a file and have it 'attached' to a post. You would have to use a third party to host the file, and then provide a link to that file in the post. - Bruce

1 Dec 2022, 08:09 AM	#4
Bamb0 Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,808	Yes that would take up space allowing people to store attachments and all.....

2 Dec 2022, 05:48 AM	#6
Bamb0 Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,808	Yes true it can

3 Dec 2022, 06:15 AM	#7
artman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City metro) Posts: 8	Thanks everyone for your answers.

3 Dec 2022, 09:39 AM	#9
Bamb0 Master of the @ Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,808	No -- Attachments are disabled......

3 Dec 2022, 01:37 PM	#10
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,870	I beg to differ. Can't you see the image at the link below? Mail Preferences This is a web link - not an attachment. Only text characters are stored on the EMD server - it's just a URL. Bill

4 Dec 2022, 12:44 AM	#11
artman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City metro) Posts: 8	From the OP. As my first post says, I have a screenshot of my Thunderbird screen that I would like to add to the thread because I think it would be easier to understand my question if you could look at the screenshot. So what I am reading and understanding is that there is no way to add a screenshot image to this forum either from a photo sharing website or as a direct upload. What do the other users do, maybe they don’t do anything because of this limitation. With all due respect to email discussions.com this is the only forum that I participate in that does not allow images etc. to be posted within a thread Your thoughts please. Thanks, Bill

4 Dec 2022, 12:53 AM	#12
somdcomputerguy Cornerstone of the Community Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rupert, WV Posts: 863	See the edit to my post here: 8 You are correct that the image itself can't be attached or embedded or looked at (here) but a link to it will be active. - Bruce

14 Dec 2022, 06:51 AM	#14
artman Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Lenexa, KS (Kansas City metro) Posts: 8	n5bb - sorry for the delay in my response to your information about posting a screenshot. I went to the postimages.org website you mentioned and uploaded my screenshot then created a post on this board with the "image" link and it worked perfect. Thanks again for your help! Bill

14 Dec 2022, 08:46 AM	#15
n5bb Intergalactic Postmaster Join Date: May 2004 Location: Irving, Texas Posts: 8,870	Glad that worked for you, Bill. I will reply in the other thread to your question about Gmail. Bill