Topics FrameHelp for Novice ModepanFora 
Topics Frame displays a list of all topics available for discussion, the number of posts in each topic and the date of last post in each topic. Additional panFora controls are also located in the topics frame.
panFora Topics
Moderators define topics and subtopics for discussion.
Selecting a Topic
Select a Topic from the topics list in the Topics Frame.

  The Topic graphic updates to show the topic is selected.
  The message threads for this topic will be shown in the Threads Frame.

Notes
  In Novice Mode, all topics are expanded to reveal subtopics.
  You need to switch to Expert Mode to be able to collapse topics.
  Please refer to Customizing section to learn more about Viewing Modes.

Number of posts
After each topic name there is a number in parenthesis:

  That is the number of posts in that topic.

Tips
  Zero indicates there are no messages posted to the topic at this point.

Date of Last Post
Under the Last Post column, adjacent to the topics name, is the date of the last message (most recent post) in that topic.

Tips
  "No Msgs" indicates there are no messages posted to the topic.
  "View Only" indicates that posting to the topic is not allowed, but you can still view the existing messages.

panFora Controls
Additional panFora controls are also located in the topics frame:

  Global Display preferences are used to set font size display.
  Global Navigation controls links to the Home Page
  Global controls access the Help files and update all frames in panFora
  User Options controls include:
  Changing panFora Viewing Modes
  Enabling or disabling Frames View
  Editing your User Profile
  Resetting panFora Frame Sizes

  User Information controls include User login, logout and registration procedures.

Use the controls below to update, display and find information in the panFora forum.
Global Display preferences
Click on the following buttons to set your panFora user preferences:

  Decreases font size in all panFora frames.
  Increases font size in all panFora frames.

Tips
  By default, the smallest font is chosen, therefore the Decrease Font Size button is disabled
  Click again on the Increase Font Size or Decrease Font Size buttons to increase more or decrease more the current font size.
  When the largest font is chosen, the Increase Font Size button is disabled
  The selected font size is remembered every time you access panFora, regardless of Viewing Mode.

Global Navigation controls

  Links to the Forum Home Page.

Global controls

  Updates all frames in panFora.
  Opens the Help file

Notes
  You are currently viewing the Novice Mode Help file.

User Options
User options include changing panFora Viewing Modes, enabling or disabling Frames View, editing your User Profile, and resetting panFora Frame Sizes.

  Click the button to access all panFora user options.

Notes
  For more detailed information, please refer to the Customizing section, or click on any of the links above.

User Information controls
panFora displays the current userid in the User Information section located in the Topics Frame. If you have not yet logged into panFora, or are not a registered user, you will be identified only as Guest.

  Adds a new user to panFora.
  Logs the user in the panFora forum.
  Logs the user out from the panFora forum.
  Changes the user password.

Notes
  Please refer to the Register and Login sections for more information.

Register
Once registered, the user is allowed viewing and posting privileges.

  Some Forum configurations allow you to view the Forum without registering.
  Others, require you to be a registered user in order to enter panFora.
  The Forum Administrator enables and sets up these options. Check your forum configuration with your Forum Admin.

1. Click to add yourself to panFora

  The Registration Window pops up.

2. Enter a personal Login ID, your email address, First and Last Name.
3. Click Submit

Important
  You will need a personal Login ID and Password to uniquely identify yourself to the system.
  The Login ID should be at least 3 characters long. If the ID you choose is already taken, you will be asked to choose another.
  It is very important that you enter your real email address. You password will be emailed to the address you provide here. Please double check your email address for correctness.

Login
Only registered users can login to the forum. When you register you will receive your initial password via email.
1. Click to enter the panFora forum.

  The Login Window pops up.

2. Enter your Login ID and Password.
2a.Check Remember My Login Information (optional).
 

  Choose this option to login automatically whenever you enter the Forum. (provided you are using the same computer and same browser)
  For security reasons, we strongly recommend you do not choose this option, unless you are the only user on your computer.
  To cancel this option, click .

  4.Click Submit

Notes
  For information on changing your password, please refer to the Change Password section.

Logout
1. Click to logout from the panFora forum.

Notes
  Please refer to the Tips section for more information on establishing good login and logout habits.

Change Password
The first time you log in, use the password you were emailed when you registered to panFora.
1. Click to change your panFora password.
2. Enter Old Password.
3. Enter and Verify New Pasword.
3a. Enter Password Hint (optional).
4. Click Submit.

Tips
  The Password Hint will be displayed to you when you click on its link in the Login Window.
  You may change your password and password hint any time after the first time you log in.

Notes
   The Change Password button is only available if you are a registered user and are currently logged on. Otherwise the Register button is located in its place.

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