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Adding Username to the Announcement Bar or in the Homepage Message

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This tutorial will show you how to add the usernames of your members to the homepage message or in the announcement bar.

For Homepage Message:
Administration Panel > Display > Homepage > Generalities
Homepage Message Section
Enter this (Important - Remove the spaces.) in the homepage message box -

Code:: { USERNAME }

For Announcement Bar:
Administration Panel > General > Messages & Emails > Announcements
Enter this (Important - Remove the spaces.) in the announcement message box -

Code:: { USERNAME }

You could also use other variables that will give different information. Here is the link for the list of variables that can be used - [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] . You can also use this in posts, private messages, widgets, and the site description.

Tutorial by slg

1 Adding Username to the Announcement Bar or in the Homepage Message Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:58 pm

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