Help for a new member?

[Amanda Penna]

Hi BP community! I’m embarrassed to have to ask this question on a forum, So I hope this platform isn’t unreasonable...I just joined BP online and am totally illiterate when it comes to forum-posting. I was wondering if someone could explain how to mention another member in a post so that they are notified when I do so? I also see so many members adding hyperlinks to helpful sites - how can I do that too?

Thanks in advance everyone. I hope to be adding valuable posts soon!

Amanda