Introduction:
I'll keep this brief, it would be very useful to have a BB code that functions like columns in Microsoft word, or columns using an HTML table. The code would create columns that you can put content inside of. It would be formatted similarly to the list BB code:
[COLUMNS]
[*]Column 1's content.
[*]Column 2's content.
[/COLUMNS]
Implementing the BB Code:
If we look at the example I added above, translating it to HTML code is extremely simple and easy to implement (all can be done using basic javascript). The opening and closing tags are translated into <table><tr> and </tr></table>. Then, each[*] is translated into either <td> or </td><td> (tracked using basic javascript). It's that simple.
Advantages:
Obviously, this would be a great way to condense and organize information in a thread; however, this BB code would work even more wonders on signatures. For example, if we look at
(spoiler below), half of his content is on the right side, half is on the left. How much better would his signature be if he could split his signature into two columns? That way, his team fortress 2 and click critters images could be side-by-side.
Not only does it look better, it allows members to place more in their signatures without increasing their signature height (allowing other members to better navigate the forums).
Conclusion:
In recap, not only is this BB code a useful tool for organizing threads; it can be used to organize signatures and shorten their height. It allows members to better customize their threads and signatures, and moderators (here comes my gain) to add more content to help members without jeopardizing signature restate. Let me know what you think. If anyone can translate this into German, I would be very grateful. Thanks!
Kind Regards,
Spirited
