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--- attaching_files [2018/06/02 14:06] – karen_henry
+++ attaching_files [2026/02/22 21:08] (current) – karen_henry
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   - Choose Add Attachment.
   - Repeat steps for additional attachments.\\  {{:attach_file_1.png?700|}}
+  - Note that photos attached to a message in this way will not show up when you preview the message (that's just the way the forum software works), but they will be there after it's posted.
 ** IMPORTANT! **  The maximum file size for attached photos is 2 MB. If your file is too large, you will get an error message when you try to attach it. Resize the photo using your favorite image-editing software and try again.
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   - A reference to the file will be inserted at the beginning of your message.  This may read something like "[attachment = 23]"\\  {{:attach_file_3.png?700|}}
   - You can cut and paste this code to locate it as desired in your message.\\  {{:attach_file_4.png?700|}}
+__**PLEASE NOTE:**__ Embedding images **hosted on other sites** (aka hotlinking) is not allowed here. If you want to refer to an image that is located on another site, please [[inserting_a_link_into_a_message|post a link to the image]], rather than using the "Insert an image" button on the editing toolbar to embed it in your message.
 ==== Removing Attachments ====