... you prefer type the web address directly into the text. You should then add the img and /img tags in square brackets on each side of it like this: add_image_hotlink.png The image will not then be displayed until you click Preview or Send the message. This method is convenient if it is a large image which would otherwise obstruct your view of the message editor while writing the remaining text. 3. provide a static link to it: In this case you simply enter the web address of the image, like this: add_image_link.png The image is not then displayed directly in the message, but becomes a clickable link for the reader to display the image in a separate window. Use this method if the image is very large and would obstruct the normal reading of the topic on the forum, or is a web page with several images. Also use a static link if you are concerned about the copyright issues of inserting the image directly in your message. Attachment or hot-link? A few further points to consider if you have a choice: ...