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
  • Generic Smilies
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • :(
    Frown
    Frown
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :o
    Embarrassment
    Embarrassment
  • Thumb Up
    Thumbs Up
    Thumbs Up
  • :rolleyes:
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :D
    Big Grin
    Big Grin
  • :eek:
    EEK!
    EEK!
  • ROFL
    ROFL
    ROFL
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :2 cents:
    2 Cents
    2 Cents
  • :Yummy:
    Yummy
    Yummy
  • :Devil:
    Devil
    Devil
  • :cheers:
    Cheers
    Cheers
  • :Angry:
    Angry
    Angry
  • Coffee Mug
    Coffee
    Coffee
  • :Popcorn:
    Popcorn
    Popcorn
  • Busy
    Buzzy
    Buzzy
  • :Nail Bite:
    Nail Bite
    Nail Bite
  • Patriot
    Patriot
    Patriot
  • :cf:
    Canadian Flag
    Canadian Flag
  • :Surrender:
    Surrender
    Surrender
  • :huh:
    Huh?
    Huh?
  • Bash Head
    Bash Head
    Bash Head
  • I be Grillin'
    I Be Grillin'
    I Be Grillin'
  • :Bow:
    Bow
    Bow
  • :Feed Me:
    Feed Me
    Feed Me
  • :Violin:
    Violin
    Violin
  • :Thwack:
    Thwack
    Thwack
  • :gr
    Primo Oval
    Primo Oval
  • :Computer:
    Computer
    Computer
  • :hurl
    Hurl
    Hurl
  • :flippindude:
    Flippin Dude
    Flippin Dude