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Smilies

Explanation

'Smilies' are small graphical images that can be used to convey an emotion or feeling. If you have used email or internet chat, you are likely familiar with the smilie concept. Certain standard strings are automatically converted into smilies. Try twisting your head on one side if you do not 'get' smilies; using a bit of imagination should reveal a face of some description.

If you want to disable smilies in a post that you make, you can select the 'Disable Smilies' option when posting. This is particularly useful if you are posting program code and you do not want ;) converted to a smilie face!

Smilie List

What to Type
Resulting Graphic
Meaning
  • Generic Smilies
  • :o
    Surprised
    Surprised
  • :confused:
    Confused
    Confused
  • ;)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :)
    Smile
    Smile
  • :D
    Happy
    Happy
  • :(
    Sad
    Sad
  • :mad:
    Mad
    Mad
  • :p
    Razz
    Razz
  • :rolleyes:
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
    Roll Eyes (Sarcastic)
  • :cool:
    Cool
    Cool
  • :eek:
    Surprised
    Surprised
  • Imported Smilies
  • :roll:
    Roll Eyes
    Roll Eyes
  • :love3:
    In Love
    In Love
  • :13:
    Holiday - Friday the 13th
    Holiday - Friday the 13th
  • :sleep2:
    Sleeping
    Sleeping
  • :-|
    Neutral
    Neutral
  • :mom2:
    Holiday - Mother's Day
    Holiday - Mother's Day
  • :rash:
    Rash
    Rash
  • :kaw
    Keep A Way
    Keep A Way
  • :liberty:
    Holiday - 4th of July
    Holiday - 4th of July
  • :sprinkler:
    Sprinkler
    Sprinkler
  • :c7
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :stpat3:
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
  • :bath:
    Bath
    Bath
  • :-o
    Surprised
    Surprised
  • :colum
    Holiday - Columbus Day
    Holiday - Columbus Day
  • :snowglobe:
    Snowglobe
    Snowglobe
  • :x
    Mad
    Mad
  • :h4
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :e1
    Holiday - Easter
    Holiday - Easter
  • :xray:
    Xray
    Xray
  • :h9
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :dad:
    Holiday - Father's Day
    Holiday - Father's Day
  • :sickly:
    Sick
    Sick
  • :idea:
    Idea
    Idea
  • :md2:
    Holiday - Memorial Day
    Holiday - Memorial Day
  • :h10
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :pool:
    Pool
    Pool
  • :4-1
    Holiday - April Fools
    Holiday - April Fools
  • :pant:
    Panting
    Panting
  • :wove:
    I Wove You
    I Wove You
  • :c4
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :carpet:
    Red Carpet
    Red Carpet
  • :birthday2:
    Birthday
    Birthday
  • :smile:
    Smile
    Smile
  • 0:-)
    Angel
    Angel
  • :sorry:
    I'm Sorry
    I'm Sorry
  • 8)
    Cool
    Cool
  • :h13
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :dpc:
    Destroy the PC!
    Destroy the PC!
  • :yourock:
    You Rock
    You Rock
  • :cry:
    Crying or Very sad
    Crying or Very sad
  • :Yes:
    Yes
    Yes
  • ;-)
    Wink
    Wink
  • :ld2
    Holiday - Labor Day
    Holiday - Labor Day
  • :groovy:
    Groovy
    Groovy
  • :picnic:
    Picnic
    Picnic
  • :mrgreen:
    Mr. Green
    Mr. Green
  • :nurse:
    Holiday - Nurse's Day
    Holiday - Nurse's Day
  • :girl:
    It's A Girl
    It's A Girl
  • :c1
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :pingpong:
    Ping Pong
    Ping Pong
  • :ugh:
    Ugh
    Ugh
  • :-D
    Very Happy
    Very Happy
  • :c9
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :surrender:
    Surrender
    Surrender
  • :arrested:
    Arrested
    Arrested
  • :?
    Confused
    Confused
  • :_-(
    Crying
    Crying
  • :thumbsup:
    Thumbs Up
    Thumbs Up
  • :-P
    Razz
    Razz
  • :h6
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :e3
    Holiday - Easter
    Holiday - Easter
  • :beenie:
    Kid with beenie hat
    Kid with beenie hat
  • :love2:
    I Love You
    I Love You
  • :football:
    Football
    Football
  • :sleep:
    Sleeping
    Sleeping
  • :|
    Neutral
    Neutral
  • :mom1:
    Holiday - Mother's Day
    Holiday - Mother's Day
  • :h12
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :rotfl:
    ROTFL
    ROTFL
  • :boss
    Holiday - Bosses Day
    Holiday - Bosses Day
  • :flag:
    Holiday - 4th of July
    Holiday - 4th of July
  • :headshake:
    Shaking Head
    Shaking Head
  • :c6
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :stpat2:
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
  • :beach:
    Beach
    Beach
  • :sad:
    Sad
    Sad
  • 0:>)
    Angel
    Angel
  • :terrified2:
    Terrified
    Terrified
  • :lol:
    Laughing
    Laughing
  • :h3
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :earth:
    Holiday - Earth Day
    Holiday - Earth Day
  • :writing:
    Writing
    Writing
  • :e5
    Holiday - Easter
    Holiday - Easter
  • :sick:
    Sick
    Sick
  • :?:
    Question
    Question
  • :md1:
    Holiday - Memorial Day
    Holiday - Memorial Day
  • :h1
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :pizza:
    Pizza
    Pizza
  • :aero
    Aerobics
    Aerobics
  • :otw:
    Out The Window
    Out The Window
  • :lawyer:
    Lawyer
    Lawyer
  • :c3
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :pout:
    Pout
    Pout
  • :birthday:
    Birthday
    Birthday
  • :-)
    Smile
    Smile
  • c:cinco2
    Holiday - Cinco de Mayo
    Holiday - Cinco de Mayo
  • :swim:
    Scuba
    Scuba
  • :bugged:
    Bugged
    Bugged
  • :???:
    Confused
    Confused
  • :dlst:
    Holiday - Day Light Savings Time
    Holiday - Day Light Savings Time
  • :vacation:
    Vacation
    Vacation
  • :oops:
    Embarassed
    Embarassed
  • :h8
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :wink:
    Wink
    Wink
  • :ld1
    Holiday - Labor Day
    Holiday - Labor Day
  • :frog:
    Frog Prince
    Frog Prince
  • :politician:
    Politician
    Politician
  • :neutral:
    Neutral
    Neutral
  • :teacher:
    Teacher
    Teacher
  • :money:
    Money
    Money
  • :choc
    Chocolate
    Chocolate
  • :usa:
    US Flag
    US Flag
  • :tailgating:
    Tailgating
    Tailgating
  • :c8
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :hero:
    Superhero
    Superhero
  • :baby2:
    Baby
    Baby
  • :shock:
    Shocked
    Shocked
  • :crazy:
    Crazy
    Crazy
  • :tgif:
    TGIF
    TGIF
  • :-x
    Mad
    Mad
  • :h5
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :e2
    Holiday - Easter
    Holiday - Easter
  • :Yuck:
    Yuck
    Yuck
  • :evil:
    Evil or Very Mad
    Evil or Very Mad
  • :love:
    I Love You
    I Love You
  • :dad2:
    Holiday - Father's Day
    Holiday - Father's Day
  • :skateboard:
    Skateboarder
    Skateboarder
  • :arrow:
    Arrow
    Arrow
  • :miss:
    Miss You
    Miss You
  • :h11
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :proud:
    Proud
    Proud
  • :arbor
    Holiday - Arbor Day
    Holiday - Arbor Day
  • :fireworks:
    Holiday - 4th of July
    Holiday - 4th of July
  • :makeup:
    Make Up
    Make Up
  • :c5
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :stpat1:
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
    Holiday - St. Patrick's Day
  • :bravo:
    Bravo
    Bravo
  • :-(
    Sad
    Sad
  • 0;-)
    Angel
    Angel
  • :terrified:
    Terrified
    Terrified
  • 8-)
    Cool
    Cool
  • :h2
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween
  • :duh:
    Duh!
    Duh!
  • :whistle:
    Whistle
    Whistle
  • :e4
    Holiday - Easter
    Holiday - Easter
  • :twins:
    twins
    twins
  • :!:
    Exclamation
    Exclamation
  • :may:
    Holiday - May Day
    Holiday - May Day
  • :phil:
    Holiday - Groundhog's Day
    Holiday - Groundhog's Day
  • :pirate:
    Pirate
    Pirate
  • :HAPD
    Holiday - Administrative Professional's Day
    Holiday - Administrative Professional's Day
  • :oktoberfest:
    Holiday - Oktoberfest
    Holiday - Oktoberfest
  • :boy:
    It's A Boy
    It's A Boy
  • :c2
    Holiday - Christmas
    Holiday - Christmas
  • :vet:
    Holiday - Veteran's Day
    Holiday - Veteran's Day
  • :weights:
    Weightlfiting
    Weightlfiting
  • :grin:
    Very Happy
    Very Happy
  • c:cinco
    Holiday - Cinco de Mayo
    Holiday - Cinco de Mayo
  • :stork:
    Stork
    Stork
  • :callme:
    Call Me
    Call Me
  • :-?
    Confused
    Confused
  • :cupid:
    Holiday - Valentines Day
    Holiday - Valentines Day
  • :thumbsup2:
    Thumbs Up
    Thumbs Up
  • :razz:
    Razz
    Razz
  • :h7
    Holiday - Halloween
    Holiday - Halloween