Using+Forums

HOME  __ Using Forums __ This page will attempt to provide answers to the use of forums.

//**I can't see the INF100 sub-forums on my.csu**//

When you are on my.csu (the first page you see after logging in), go to My Forums and click on Modify. Look down the list and find the sub-forums under the INF100 Forum. Click on the ones you need to see and press SAVE at the bottom of the page. They should now appear in the My Forums list.

//**Why are some postings on the forum or sub-forum in red?**//

These postings are from the subject coordinator..

//**How do I read a posting on the forum or sub-forums?**//

Click on the posting you want to read and it will open.

//**If I want to reply to a posting, what do I do?**//

When the message is opened for reading, there is a link underneath the message that says 'Reply'. Click on this and a page will open where a reply can be typed in the section that has the word 'Message' next to it. Click 'Preview' when ready and then 'Post' after checking your work.

//**How do I know if my question has been answered or responded to?**//

On the left hand side of the subject there is a box. If a '**+**' appears in the box, then there is a response. Click on the box and the response (or responses will appear).

//**Why is there a blue number next to the subject of a posting?**//

The blue number indicates the number of __unopened__ responses there are to the original posting. If has posting has the number 3 after it, there are 3 unopened responses. This will decrease each time a response is opened and read.

//**How can I close all the messages and responses when I am finished?**//

Having many posts and responses open can make reading the postings look awkward and difficult to read and navigate. These open responses are known as 'threads'. To close a 'thread' that follows a message, click on the box next to the original message which now has a '**-**' inside. This will close the thread to that message.

To close ALL the threads to ALL the messages, go to the top shaded bar and look for the box with the word "ALL:" next to it and the word "Collapse" inside. Click on the "Go" button and all the threads will be closed.