How to create a forum post

Go to Forums tab
Select the desired forum. Note that each has a description of what should generally be placed in the forum
Click the New Message button
Give it a meaningful subject
Provide the details in the body of the message
You can Browse to find a file if you need to attach one.
Preview the message to ensure it looks as you expected. If not, you cn click on the Edit button to make changes.
When you are satisfied with the message, click Create to post the message.

To add a message to the thread, click the Reply button
Update the subject to specify what your response is about
Add the message body as before
Note the Edit menu items that let you make Bold items, bullets and numbered bullets, the primary formatting we regularly use.
Use the Preview and Edit buttons to help you finalize the message.
Use the Submit button to add your reply.