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