What is bbCodeInsert?
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BBCode tags is a method used by many forums to add structure to a post. This small plugin make it easier to add BBCode tags by enclosing the selection in a tag or prompt for additional tag parameters like the color to use.
vBulletin adds additional tags, they are included.
Markdown as defined on the project page by John Gruber is included.
A subset of the HTML tags is included.
You access the extension by right-clicking in a form while constructing the post.
When a prompt is asked a valid responds is the empty responds. The result can be different for empty responses.
If nothing is selected, the caret is positioned at the location where the selected text would have been placed.
If there is a selection, it will be part of the result, and the whole result is selected, for a possible next tag enclosure.
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- Works as advertised for BBCode formatting
- Helpful for forum posts
- Users appreciate the simplicity and ease of use
- Ability to create custom templates
- Free to use
- Does not support custom tags or import/export of scripts
- Certain functionalities (like bold, italics) are non-functional
- Lacks features available in similar extensions like BBCodeXtra
- Interface needs improvement
- Does not work as expected
- Missing functionality compared to BBCodeXtra
- Useful for forums
- Custom scripts not supported
- Works well in Chrome but not in other browsers like Yandex
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bbCodeInsert is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install bbCodeInsert if you trust the publisher.
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bbCodeInsert has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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