You do have to make changes. Go to settingings, top right, then general settings, left column near middle. Then scroll down to---change from basic to Enhanced Interface --Save changes
<label>Message Editor Interface:</label>
- <label for="rb_vbcode2"><input id="rb_vbcode2" tabIndex="1" name="showvbcode" value="2" type="radio"> Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing</label>
- <label for="rb_vbcode0"><input id="rb_vbcode0" tabIndex="1" name="showvbcode" value="0" type="radio"> Basic Editor - A simple text box</label>
- <label for="rb_vbcode1"><input id="rb_vbcode1" tabIndex="1" name="showvbcode" value="1" type="radio"> Standard Editor - Extra formatting controls</label>
When posting messages to the forums or other members, there are three interface types available to you. The simplest of these is a simple text box, while the last is a fully-fledged WYSIWYG editor, which allows you to format your text as you want it and see the results immediately.
Depending upon the capabilities of your web browser, you may not be able to use all of these options. If you experience problems when posting messages, try switching to a different interface type.