I searched for spoiler and it came up with a list of BB Codes but all you need is:

Spoiler

Simple spoiler

SPOILER in squared brackets, then your message then SPOILER in squared brackets

 

I searched for spoiler and it came up with a list of BB Codes but all you need is:

Spoiler

Simple spoiler

SPOILER in squared brackets, then your message then SPOILER in squared brackets

You need to use the forward slash with the closing tag.


Following is my spoiler:
[SPOILER]
This is my spoiler.
[/SPOILER]


The next question that should come to mind is how I was able to put in the actual tags without it appearing as hidden text with a "Spoiler" button.

 

There is the HV version that allows a 60V differential.

That's useful to know.

 

You need to use the forward slash with the closing tag.


Following is my spoiler:
[SPOILER]
This is my spoiler.
[/SPOILER]


The next question that should come to mind is how I was able to put in the actual tags without it appearing as hidden text with a "Spoiler" button.

Oh, and I was doing so well today too.

Have I given that away with my quote? Or do I need to do that with a spoiler too?

 

You can also augment the button text with your own text.

Spoiler: How to show tags as text

You use PLAIN tags:

[SPOILER="How to show tags as text"]
You use PLAIN tags:
[/SPOILER]

 

Oh, and I was doing so well today too.

Have I given that away with my quote? Or do I need to do that with a spoiler too?

Nope. Just showing examples, is all.