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Clay West

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:20 am


HOW TO MAKE A POLL

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Making a poll is fairly simple. All you need to do is create a new thread (topic). First, you need to enter the title and text (the poll won't update without it).

Now, scroll a bit down to find the following lines:

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First and foremost, enter the question of the poll:

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Next comes the first option:

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Don't click "Sumbit", yet. There's more to be done. Click the "Add Option" button, as following:

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The window will now refresh, and a new option line would appear. Enter the second option in it:

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And repeat, while remembering to click the "Add Option" button whenever you make a new option.

When all the options are placed, this is what you'll see:

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Make sure you have one last, blank, option line. That insures all the options would be displayed and selectable.

The "Length" feature is to decide how long the poll will be open for selection, in days. This is mostly used in contests, and is usable for anyone who wants:

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After everything is done, you can submit your post. And voila, here's your very own poll!

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If you ever want to change anything in the poll (add a new option, delete an option, re-set the expiration date), you can always click the "Edit" button above your post:

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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:21 am


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PostPosted: Tue Nov 21, 2006 11:22 am


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PostPosted: Sat May 12, 2007 5:55 pm


I edited in the "Forum" gif. I hope you don't mind. whee heart

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PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2007 2:29 pm


Funny, whenever I go to "add option" it just refreshes the page and doesn't add any other script boxs'.

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Glitch, or doing something wrong?
PostPosted: Mon May 14, 2007 4:08 pm


Vaynenocsta
Funny, whenever I go to "add option" it just refreshes the page and doesn't add any other script boxs'.

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Glitch, or doing something wrong?
Really? It's working fine for me. xp

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Alia Alay

PostPosted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:50 pm


Vaynenocsta
Funny, whenever I go to "add option" it just refreshes the page and doesn't add any other script boxs'.

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Glitch, or doing something wrong?
Before making another you must type in the first.
PostPosted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:06 pm


It changed the add poll thing..

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