BITEM FORMAT...What's that?

The Bitem Format is a specially designed format that allows all members to view other members work easily by clicking on its title.

Once a member enters an item into their port it is assigned and ITEM number. To see this you can look at the newest items listed under the "Read a Newbie" section.

To find "READ A NEWBIE"

1. On the top left-hand side of the page in what I call the "sidewalk" you will see "Site Navigation" listed.

2. Under "Site Navigation" you will see seven boxes with pull down menus. The first one being "Item Jumps."

3. Click on "Item Jumps" and navigate down to "Read a Newbie."

4. Click on "Read a Newbie" and you will be brought to the Newbie listings page where you will also be able to see YOUR item!

You can also find the "Read a Newbie" link listed on the left-hand side of the page in the "sidewalk" directly under the "Sponsored Items" link.

By clicking on any of the items listed on the Newbie page you can read all of the works listed by the many authors we have on WDC.



Why you need to learn "BITEM FORMAT?"

In order for any member to list their item in contests or to advertise, it's crucial to know the "Bitem Format."

How is the "Bitem Format" created?

To use the "Bitem Format" you need to know the identification or ID number of the "item."

Where do I find my ID number?

Everytime you create an item in your port it is assigned an "item number." This number can be found on the left-hand side of your item as they appear in your port. Once the item is clicked on the number will appear on the right-hand side preceded by the # sign.

All new items have seven numbers associated with them. There are older ones that only have six. The "Bitem Format" remains the same for both.

The "item numbers" are what you need to use the "Bitem Format."



In addition to the "item number" the "Bitem Format" requires special brackets for it to appear correctly.

To the immediate right of the 9 key you will see the "brackets" keys. If you press these keys you will get: [ ] If you use your "shift" key when pressing these keys you will get: { }

{ } These brackets along with the item number are what you need to correctly form the "Bitem Format"

[ ] These brackets WILL NOT work.



If the item you entered in "Bitem Format" does not appear correctly check the following:

1. The correct brackets were used: not [ ]

2. That you have not entered anything else in the brackets. For example: #.

3. That you have the correct item number.

4. That no spaces were left within the brackets.

By following these straight forward tips, you will be able to master the "Bitem Format in no time at all.

The area below is for all newbies to practice using this format. You can use your own item numbers when practicing or that of an item you like.

To do this simply click on "Post New Message."

Type "test" or "practice" in the subject box.

In the larger box below where it says "Post Body", enter your bitem link and/or message.

Once you are finished, click "Submit Post"

It's as easy as that....


To learn more click on the links below:

1. "The Beginning - Creating an Item"  [E]

2. "Emoticon Fun - Learn and Practice Forum"  [E]

3. "Using Colors - The Basics"  [E]

4. "How to Guide - WritingML's"  [E]

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