# Attempting to use vB codes in a thread title

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**Created:** [July 20, 2004, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempting-to-use-vb-codes-in-a-thread-title/256089 "2004-07-20T23:42:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/d26b3c/32.png) [@Mr.Blue\_Sky](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mr.Blue_Sky)\
**Post date:** [July 20, 2004, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempting-to-use-vb-codes-in-a-thread-title/256089/1 "2004-07-20T23:42:12Z")

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I’ve several posts in which the poster attempts to use vB coding in the title of their thread (italics, bolding, etc). This apparently can’t be done. I checked the FAQ about coding and this isn’t covered.  
IS it possible to use vB coding in a thread title?

If not, shouldn’t it be noted in the FAQ?  
Just curious.

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**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2004, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempting-to-use-vb-codes-in-a-thread-title/256089/2 "2004-07-21T19:08:28Z")

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I think thread titles are deliberately designed to be vanilla; the defaults in the system restrict you pretty much in that department.

Which is as should be. Since we are a purveyor of information here, your thread title needs to be clear and concise anyway; why would you want to mess with it?

Save your originality for your content. It’s what inside that counts!

your humble TubaDiva  
Administrator

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**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\
**Post date:** [July 21, 2004, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/attempting-to-use-vb-codes-in-a-thread-title/256089/3 "2004-07-21T19:14:02Z")

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PS Yes, the FAQ needs updating. We hope to get this done in the next few weeks. It’s in the works now.

your humble TubaDiva  
Administrator