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
  • :D
    Big Grin
    Big Grin
  • :mad:
    Mad
    Mad
  • :p
    Stick Out Tongue
    Stick Out Tongue
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :o
    Embarrassment
    Embarrassment
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • -_-
    annoyed
    annoyed
  • :rolleyes:
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :eek:
    EEK!
    EEK!
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  • :zzz:
    Tired
    Tired
  • :x
    My Mouth is Sealed
    My Mouth is Sealed
  • :dead:
    Dead
    Dead
  • :hearteyes:
    In Love
    In Love
  • >:)
    Evil
    Evil
  • :annoyed:
    Annoyed
    Annoyed
  • :$
    Blush
    Blush
  • :*
    Kiss to You
    Kiss to You
  • :3
    Cute Face
    Cute Face