After starting a couple threads, I'm still lost here in ATS. Anyone can type. But, when it comes to using the icons and tools available, I am at a loss on how to utilize them. Like adding a smiley face or a thumbs down.

Also when answering a post, how do you add their quote in my response?

This has probably been answered a zillion times, sorry!

I have viewed the newby instruction threads but cannot find help there. Maybe I am beyond help.

Recently I had started a thread. I had desired to post a quote by one responding. I am sure they thought that I might be rude in my silence but actually I didn't know how to.

Just need a little help here. Thanks!

Originally posted by TortoiseKweek
You should find some help here getting started:

thanks

When you hit reply, the page that comes up is loaded with link/icons.
To quote something, there is a cartoon type text balloon in yellow. Click that and paste in the text you want to quote.
Experiment a little with the icons, the "earth" one is to add a link to your reply/thread, the artist pallet and monitor icons are for inserting images.
You can try them all, there is a cancel option if you change your mind.
You can familiarize yourself a little with HTML, and copy and paste multiple quotes...
You'll see.