Overview
The Help Forum is a discussion space for Flickr members to hold conversations with each other about using Flickr.
While it is predominantly a member to member space, Flickr staff monitor the forum to ensure that everyone gets assistance, is being respectful, and is following our Forum Guidelines.
Hot Topics
Hot Topics are threads that have been pinned to the top of the forum. These threads are highlighted by Flickr staff & include topics such our Forum Guidelines and announcements.
Create a new thread
- Click create new thread at the bottom of the page.
- In the topic box, give a title to your post by describing your problem/question in detail.
- Use the post box to enter any additional details that might be helpful to other members to better understand.
- Select Preview.
- Post topic.
Before creating a new thread, we suggest searching the forum to see if there is an existing thread on the topic where you may be able to find the answer to your question. You can do this by typing a keyword This can be done on the top right-hand corner of the forum page under Search the Help Forum.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reply?
You can post in an existing thread by clicking on the reply button under the original poster's topic. You can also reply to a specific member by clicking on the reply button under their comment. This will add the member’s name to your post to make it clear who you’re speaking to directly.
How do I format my reply?
You can use the following HTML tags to style your text:
<b>bold</b><i>italic</i><u>underlined</u><del>deleted</del><blockquote>blockquote
</blockquote>
Additional formatting options, such as adding photos, are available here.
Where can I find the topics I have already posted in?
You can find them by clicking on the topics you’ve posted in, found under the search box at the top of the forum.