Hackers' Pub

Syntax	Description	Examples
`"` keyword `"`	Finds the string within quotes, including spaces. Case-insensitive. (Escape quotes inside with `\"`)	`"Hackers' Pub"`
`from:` handle	Finds content written by the specified user.	`from:hongminhee` `from:hongminhee@hollo.social`
`lang:` ISO 639-1	Finds content written in the specified language.	`lang:en`
`#` tag	Finds content with the specified tag. Case-insensitive.	`#HackersPub`
condition condition	Finds content that satisfies both conditions on either side of the space (logical AND).	`"Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
condition `OR` condition	Finds content that satisfies at least one of the conditions on either side of the OR operator (logical OR).	`#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" lang:en`
`(` condition `)`	Combines the operators within the parentheses first.	`(#HackersPub OR "Hackers' Pub" OR "Hackers Pub") lang:en`

Ramnarayan Kalyanaraman @ramkay@mastodon.social

1/18/2026, 9:54:17 AM

Public

@FediTips

I am new to the fediverse, in fact fairly new to using social media. So far have been enjoying being a part of this place.

However wanted help with understanding the practicalities of using mastodon. I wonder if it is possible to keep expanding fedi.tips or a related faq.

Some specific questions
1. When posting a url does it preview automatically?
2. How does one attach a file like a PDF?
3. Which instances of the fediverse allow long form posts ?
And more such questions
TIA

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