NT - Attaching Screen Shots to Posts (For Eric)

[Yardley CPA]

Eric...is it possible to attach screen shots to posts? When I've tried to do that, I received an error message that indicates I am not allowed. Just wondering if there are security or memory issues that disallow that?

[kcjenkins]

Are you aware you cam use the Private Message tool to send Eric a message, just like you do other members?

[Eric]

There are limitations on the size of files that you can upload, and also the format of the files that you can upload. If you want, you can email a copy of what you tried to upload along with the exact error message you received, and I'll try to see what's up.

KC is right too, there's a lot better chance of me seeing a message if you send a PM to me directly.

[Yardley CPA]

Thanks for the information. I realized that I could Private Message Eric. I wanted to post on here in the event someone did have success attaching a screen shot and would offer information. Eric, I'll reach out to you if I run into the issue again.

[jklcpa]

When I last posted a screen shot, I pasted it into a Word doc and that type of file is allowed here. The other thing you could do if you have a pdf converter is convert the file to a pdf to attach it here. That has also worked for me with some attachments.

[Jack from Ohio]

After you push the print screen button, open up Microsoft paint. Then push ctrl-V. the picture will show up in paint. Then choose save as and save it as a .jpg file giving it a name and location.

Then you can attach it to a post like any other picture.

Microsoft paint is under accessories in the all program menu when you click start. It is a standard part of the windows operating system.

[Eric]

... and Alt+Print Screen will capture the currently active window instead of the full screen

[Yardley CPA]

Thank you, all. I used a program called Full Shot that I believe is similar to Alt+Print Screen. It did not allow me to copy it to the post. I tried pasting it to Word and then copying it from Word to paste on the post and that was not allowed either. It was a very small screen shot.

[Eric]

Ahh, I think I see.

You can't paste directly into the editor. You must save the screen shot as a file on your computer, and then attach that file to a post.

I believe the Attach Files thing only shows up on the full editor, not the quick reply box at the bottom of the thread. See attached screenshot:

[Jack from Ohio]

Ahh, I think I see.

You can't paste directly into the editor. You must save the screen shot as a file on your computer, and then attach that file to a post.

I believe the Attach Files thing only shows up on the full editor, not the quick reply box at the bottom of the thread. See attached screenshot:

attach-files.png

That is what I said!!!