I use the buttons for quotes and mentions, as well as [b]ctrl-b[/b] and [i]ctrl-i,[/i] but everything else I type. Judicious use of ctrl-v and ctrl-c are also my thing. I just came across that link when I was trying to find an appropriate colour for Toun's speech. [color=PaleGoldenrod]PaleGoldenrod[/color] seemed appropriate.