Is there a document somewhere that actually lists what HTML codes work in messages, descriptions, etc?  Not just the HTML elements that work, but what restrictions there are, and what attributes work for them?  It seems I go through so much trial and error to figure out what I can do in the way of formatting.  For instance, <IMG> tags: obviously src works, and align works, but height and width tags do not.

Yes, it's in the Help.  There's a contextual link at top right of every screen, or direct link to the page about allowed codes here: /help/?t=faqs&page=rubbcode .

Note that while the codes that work might look like HTML, they aren't.  They are specific codes which function on RPoL.

In reply to bigbadron (msg # 2):

well that's depressing - I had really hoped there's be a lot more versatility.

There's probably ways to do what you want, just maybe not the ways you expect.

So, if there's something specific you're trying to do, let us know and perhaps we can help.  (OR at the very least, let you know why it's not possible and soften the blow a little. ;-).)

I'll be honest, I'd much rather be able to use IFRAME or OBJECT elements with data attributes, so I could simply write whatever enhanced content I want on my own server.
This message was last edited by the user at 23:53, Wed 20 May 2015.

In reply to CraziFuzzy (msg # 5):

Unfortunately those attributes can bring in elements from anywhere, which leaves users exposed to inline malicious content.  We must err on the side of caution and protecting the users so iframe, object, embed, source etc aren't allowed.

In reply to jase (msg # 6):

I'm trying to put nested tables in my character sheet template and it is not working. Is this intentional or am I doing something wrong?

I believe the first closing table tag will close the table (don't think tables are meant to be nested on RPoL), but you might be able to achieve the same thing with different means (colspan, rowspan, and so on).

In reply to zexcis (msg # 7):

Depending upon what effect you are trying to create: it's likely possible. I've seen players create some FANTASTIC character sheets, that look better than a PDF.  Definitely try to do the Easy Tables, I've used both the standard HTML stuff and the Easy Tables: Easy is way better in this case.


Seriously - tons of things.

I seem to remember running into being unable to nest tables using the table tags, but did find I could mix the simple tables inside of the html tables with some decent success.  Maybe you can find this useful as an example.