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Learning Objectives:
1. Summarize how to post a discussion topic.
2. Describe how to reply to a discussion topic.
3. Explain how to edit a discussion post.
Video Script
Welcome to the Discussion Forum: Posting Topics overview. In this video we will demonstrate how to how to add discussion topics and reply to discussion posts.
To get started, select Discussion Forum from the main menu. This will open the Discussion Forum page where you can view the forums for your building.
You can conduct an all-text keyword search of the discussion forum list using the search bar at the top of the page. You can also sort the forum list by forum name, number of threads, number of replies, number of views, or date last updated.
Click on a forum name to see the discussion topics. Building administrators may pin specific topics to the top of the list. Otherwise, the most recent discussion topic will appear at the top of the list. To receive updates on the discussion forum, select Follow. This option is also available at the discussion topic level should you wish to only follow certain topics in the forum.
To create a new discussion topic, select New Topic. Then, enter a name for the topic. Next, enter the message for your discussion topic. If applicable, upload any files you want included with your post. Once completed, agree to the terms and conditions, and click Create.
If the forum requires moderator approval, you will see a message that your post has been submitted for moderator approval. You will then receive an email notification when your post has been approved. If the forum does not require moderator approval, you will immediately see the new topic in the discussion forum.
To reply to a discussion topic, click on the topic name. If you want to reply to a specific post, select either Reply or Quote. If you want to respond to the topic but not a specific post, select Share Your Views. Each option will then open a text box where you can enter your reply. If applicable, upload any relevant files and then agree to the terms and conditions. Once completed, click Post.
Like before, if the forum requires moderator approval, you will see a message that your post has been submitted for moderator approval. If the forum does not require moderator approval, you will immediately see your reply in the discussion thread.
To edit your post, click on the body of the message. Make the required revisions and click outside of the text box. Your changes have now been made. To remove your reply from the discussion topic, select Delete. Forum moderators can delete discussion posts at any time as needed.
This concludes the Discussion Forum: Posting Topics overview. For more information on the discussion forum feature, please refer to our user guide.