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@noviceperson wrote:

Hi,

When I posted a question, I saw a folder with a green arrow over it?  Why?  Please use very simple explaination :smileysurprised: as I am a computer novice, new to this site, and trying very hard to explore it and understand usage.   Thanks

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Hi:

The green arrow is to indicate a thread (a list of posts all related to a new post) which contains a post made by you. It serves as a marker to help you find posts you have made.

Thanks Joe53,

Passed mouse over the folder:  thread you have replied to with new unread messages.  what does that part mean? "with new unread messages"? Don't think there were any messages, as I saw the green arrow the second I posted my note?  Does my question make any sense?

Am I posting a reply to your note in the proper place?

Thanks again.  I am sooo impressed with people like you, who try and help others. 

I hate the malicious others out there who try and ruin the Internet experience for us by sending viruses etc etc etc !!

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noviceperson wrote:

Passed mouse over the folder:  thread you have replied to with new unread messages.  what does that part mean? "with new unread messages"? Don't think there were any messages, as I saw the green arrow the second I posted my note?  Does my question make any sense?

It makes perfect sense. There are 2 green arrow icons, very similar in appearance.
1)  indicates that there is a reply in a thread in which you posted which you have not yet read
2)  indicates a thread in which you posted where there are no new replies.

Am I posting a reply to your note in the proper place?
Yes.

Edit: There is some very useful advice on how best to use this forum, from Denny Denham, here.

Message Edited by joe53 on 12-27-2005 03:34 AM