# Help Desk **URL:** https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/c/utah-archives-and-reference/help-desk/344.md [Latest](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Help Desk category](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/about-the-help-desk-category/346)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
(Replace this first paragraph with a brief description of your new category. This guidance will appear in the category selection area, so try to keep it below 200 characters.) Use the following paragraphs for a longer d… --- ## [INDEX - HELP DESK](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/index-help-desk/129888)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/index-help-desk/129888 "2008-04-25T14:32:53Z")
\*\*This is a “live link” index to the available HELP DESK topics. There will be some questions answered in the Q & A that are not covered elsewhere in the HELP DESK, so you may wish to check Q & A if you do not see a desi… --- ## [PROFILE](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/profile/129883)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/profile/129883 "2008-04-25T14:02:56Z")
\*\*Your BFT user profile not only helps others identify you, but provides basic information that helps others understand your attitudes and interests too. \*\* You are not required to submit any information that would co… --- ## [NEW THREAD](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-thread/129877)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/new-thread/129877 "2008-04-25T13:24:18Z")
\*\* \[b\]\[#000000\]We encourage the free interchange of posts and replies on BFT…as long as there are no personal attacks, profanity or inappropriate pictures, links or content.\*\* Any BFT member may start a new thread by … --- ## [Q & A (QUESTIONS & ANSWERS)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/q-a-questions-answers/129814)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2008, 11:51pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/q-a-questions-answers/129814 "2008-04-24T23:51:50Z")
Q. What are the little fishy icons under user names? A. These symbols change as you add more posts, over time. CLICK HERE for a list of the different symbols and what they mean. Q. Can I change my user name? A. Yes, … --- ## [PM - PRIVATE MESSAGES](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pm-private-messages/129794)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2008, 8:52pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pm-private-messages/129794 "2008-04-24T20:52:25Z")
\*\*BFT has a feature many of us simply call a “PM”. That stands for “Private Message”. There are a couple of ways you can set up sending one. \*\* - Click on a user name for the person to whom you want to send a PM. … --- ## [AVATARS (USER ICONS)](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/avatars-user-icons/129791)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/avatars-user-icons/129791 "2008-04-24T20:04:51Z")
Avatars are the small pictures, cartoons or graphics you see on some users’ posts, just under their BFT user names at the upper left side of their posts. You may add one to your personal profile page by following these … --- ## [SIGNATURES](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/signatures/129712)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2008, 8:32pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/signatures/129712 "2008-04-23T20:32:48Z")
One of the ways you can “personalize” all of your posts is by adding a “signature” to your defaults. In other words, your signature will appear at the end of all your posts, replies and PMs without having to write it in … --- ## [LINKS](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/links/129483)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/links/129483 "2008-04-21T21:29:24Z")
When posting informational reports or replying to other posts or questions, it is often helpful to attach links to other Internet websites. This makes it possible for us to share worthwhile information without having to … --- ## [REPLYING](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/replying/129467)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/replying/129467 "2008-04-21T17:27:43Z")
We encourage the free interchange of posts and replies on BFT…as long as there are no personal attacks, profanity or other inappropriate posts. \*\*One of the common mistakes made by newbies is to reply to the wrong post… --- ## [FISHY ICONS](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishy-icons/129451)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 3:58pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fishy-icons/129451 "2008-04-21T15:58:51Z")
Most newcomers to BFT wonder about the little “fishy icons” under user names on the different forums. The first question is “How do I change the picture under my name? I don’t wanna worm.” The pictures and rankings w… --- ## [Q & A](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/q-a/129448)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 3:47pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/q-a/129448 "2008-04-21T15:47:11Z")
What are the little fishy icons under user names? Can I change my user name? How do I change my profile? How do I make a new post? How can I put the same post on more than one forum? How do I reply to a post? … --- ## [INTRODUCTION](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/introduction/129443)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 3:02pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/introduction/129443 "2008-04-21T15:02:04Z")
Welcome to BFT. You have found the most complete and comprehensive website serving all outdoor sports enthusiasts…for virtually all outdoor recreational pursuits. \*\*In mid April, 2008, we completed a major makeover of… --- ## [REGISTRATION](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/registration/129442)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2008, 2:58pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/registration/129442 "2008-04-21T14:58:46Z")
Registration with BFT is free and easy. You may do so from virtually any page on the entire website. \*\* \[inline “LOG IN.jpg”\]\*\* - In the dark blue bar at the very top of every BFT page you will see “Register” , nest… --- ## [LOGGING IN AND OUT](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/logging-in-and-out/129374)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2008, 8:57pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/logging-in-and-out/129374 "2008-04-20T20:57:39Z")
Once you have completed registration with BFT, you can log in and participate in all forums that require that you are logged in. You can log in from virtually all pages on all boards, using your choice of two different l… --- ## [FONTS](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fonts/129358)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/fonts/129358 "2008-04-20T19:28:13Z")
If you do not like the “default” font, size and color when making a post or reply, you can change anything or everything. This can be done during the original post or afterward using the edit mode. Here’s how:\*\* Make… --- ## [PICTURES](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pictures/129345)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2008, 4:21pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/pictures/129345 "2008-04-20T16:21:14Z")
\*\*There are several ways you can add pictures to your posts, replies and personal messages. \*\* \*\*# 1. BASIC ATTACHING \*\*\*\*\*\* The first option is to attach pics to the post, but not to put them inside the body of the p… --- ## [EDITING A POST](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/editing-a-post/129344)
**Author:** [@TubeDude](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/u/TubeDude)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2008, 3:54pm UTC](https://forum.bigfishtackle.com/t/editing-a-post/129344 "2008-04-20T15:54:57Z")
If you wish to change a post or reply, there is an edit mode that allows you to do so, but only on your own posts. There is an edit button at the top of any post you make. If you wish to correct spellings, change your m…