Adding a picture to a message
- Save your photo to a small size and web resolution (be sure to name it something
different so you don't overwrite your original - maybe "picture1-s.jpg" to mean small
version of picture1). If you don't have an easy way to resize images on your computer, you
can use a free online image resizer like www.shrinkpictures.com. See their
example for an explanation.
- Upload your image (60K or less in size is best if possible) to somewhere on the web
for storage. If you upload them to a photo
sharing site like Flickr, be sure
to add the tag "anysoldier."
***Do not post pictures that include any
soldier's address or OPSEC violations.***
- Display the uploaded image in your browser and
copy it's online address (select the address and hit Control and C at
the same time).
- Now compose your message, and
click on the "Insert/Edit Image" icon on the message editing toolbar
to insert the image. In the popup window, paste the image's online
location by placing your cursor in the form field, then pressing
Control and V at the same time. Think of the V as an arrow pointing
down, like "paste it on down."
- You should now see
your image in your message!
This might seem a bit confusing the first time, but
it's really easy once you try it. Use this post as your testing thread if you like.