How do I format text in posts?

CAPT Michael Toleno — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:48:15 -0500

Does anyone know how to use markup language in posts, or otherwise make text bold or italic, etc.? Or is it just not possible? I tried using HTML to make <i>italics</i>, but it didn't work. Thanks!

Response by CAPT Michael Toleno made Jan 22 at 2019 2:48 PM

CAPT Michael Toleno — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 14:48:58 -0500

(This is essentially copied from another thread where I had this same question, but I wanted it to have its own topic.)

Response by SGT Ben Keen made Jan 22 at 2019 3:12 PM

SGT Ben Keen — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:12:46 -0500

Right now the platform does not support formatted text. It is something on the roadmap.

Response by Cpl Benjamin Long made Jan 22 at 2019 3:33 PM

Cpl Benjamin Long — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 15:33:29 -0500

standard html formatting commands are something like this < b > text < /b > to make text bold or replace the b with an i for italices et cet....

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 22 at 2019 4:34 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:34:10 -0500

I tend to use **BOLD**, *italics* to help text stand out; including the asterisks. Currently, there is no HTML or Markdown support that I am aware of here on RP.

Response by PO3 Phyllis Maynard made Jan 22 at 2019 7:15 PM

PO3 Phyllis Maynard — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 19:15:25 -0500

Yeah, this platform does not have a rich text editor. This editor is plain text. Definition: rich text - has the formatting options
plain text- is the pre-selected font style for typing
If you want to write something special, use a word document or some document style that has all the standard formatting options. Then copy/paste it to the RP editor