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clydedog
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Problems when I "quote"
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August 17, 2009, 06:03:03 pm »
I quote someones post and it fills the comment box, so I scroll down to the bottom of the quoted part in order to type my comment. As soon as I start typing the text jumps down and I can't see what I am typing. Has always worked fine, it appeared to start after I re-installed my operating system. No other problems. Any ideas?
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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August 17, 2009, 06:11:04 pm »
I noticed the same thing but thought it was just me doing something wrong; I often screw this internets machine up!
Thank you for asking...I hope someone can help us.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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August 17, 2009, 06:11:13 pm »
Weird! Sounds like gremlins to me. I have no thoughts. Anyone else???
(though, as always, quit and reboot is a good place to start!)
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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August 17, 2009, 06:15:37 pm »
I reset explorer to original settings in case I changed something.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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August 17, 2009, 06:21:16 pm »
Well if you are using internet explorer there is your first clue of what is wrong - try using Mozilla Firefox - it works a lot better and you won't get infected with nasty internet viruses.
Secondly, I do find this happens if I do not allow the page to load fully. So I suggest making sure the page is fully loaded before you start typing.
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The page download thing was not it but using Firefox worked. Thanks
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InJuneau
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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August 18, 2009, 09:42:44 am »
Funny thing is, I have that happen sometimes on one of the the home computers but not always and never on any other computer I use.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:14:12 am »
How do I attribute a quote? I assumed it did it automatically. Evidently, as usual, I got it wrong
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Sirenoftitan
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:26:31 am »
Quote from: jammer5 on November 13, 2009, 09:14:12 am
How do I attribute a quote? I assumed it did it automatically. Evidently, as usual, I got it wrong
Normally, it does - just like above - when you hit the quote thingy above the post you want to quote (technical term
)
The code, which you'll see at the top of the box after hitting the quote thingy, shows a square bracket [ then quote=whoever you are quoting link= topic= then the code for the specific message then another ] square bracket
then the text itself
finished by another square bracket [ a slash / quote and a closing square bracket]
I'm not certain why it's not working for you but I'm sure there's someone who can offer an explanation.
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Irishgirl
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:27:55 am »
Cut and paste the link that you are referring to. You will see it in the url. I normally click on the url with the right click, options appear, click on copy (or Ctrl C), then go back to where you want to paste it. Click CTRL V or paste. No need to sweat.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:31:39 am »
Quote from: jammer5 on November 13, 2009, 09:14:12 am
How do I attribute a quote?
First of all, let's turn the
to a
It's not about wrong. Think of it as taking it to the next level.
When you want to quote another poster, begin by clicking on the little box that says *quote* on the top left of the post you are going to quote.
That will open the text box and you will see the quote and attribution already there. Just add your comment underneath. Click Preview to make sure all is well, Post and voila! tis done.
One thing to look for when you preview is that the final quote tag [/quote] comes after the actual quote and hasn't got itself after your comment.
If there are any more questions please feel free to ask.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:32:58 am »
I see I was beaten to the post twice over.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:36:02 am »
Quote from: Irishgirl on November 13, 2009, 09:27:55 am
Cut and paste the link that you are referring to. You will see it in the url. I normally click on the url with the right click, options appear, click on copy (or Ctrl C), then go back to where you want to paste it. Click CTRL V or paste. No need to sweat.
I think I was actually giving you instructions on how to post a link, not on attributing a quote. just ignore me.
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Sirenoftitan
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 10:21:29 am »
Too many cooks ?
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InJuneau
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 10:23:28 am »
Quote from: Sirenoftitan on November 13, 2009, 10:21:29 am
Too many cooks ?
And not enough kitchen?
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"Let's clarify something for them right now. Community organizing is how ordinary people respond to out-of-touch politicians and their failed policies." --Obama campaign manager David Plouffe
"The hottest place in Hell is reserved for those who remain neutral in times of great moral conflict." --Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die. ~ Edward Kennedy
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 08:25:56 pm »
Dang!!!
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 08:30:30 pm »
Quote from: jammer5 on November 13, 2009, 08:25:56 pm
Dang!!!
jammer5...
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Yer a gem and will be a champion!
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 08:32:15 pm »
Quote
If there are any more questions please feel free to ask. Smiley
As you can see, the quote is not attributed to the original poster. That's what I can't seem to get working.
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 08:59:41 pm »
Quote from: Forty Watt on November 13, 2009, 09:32:58 am
I see I was beaten to the post twice over.
Fortywatt, you're slipping!
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Re: Problems when I "quote"
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November 13, 2009, 09:18:01 pm »
Quoting jammer5's post:
Quote from: jammer5 on November 13, 2009, 08:32:15 pm
Quote
If there are any more questions please feel free to ask. Smiley
As you can see, the quote is not attributed to the original poster. That's what I can't seem to get working.
Copied from Forty Watt using the "quote" button and snipping Forty Watt's answer:
Quote from: Forty Watt on November 13, 2009, 09:31:39 am
Quote from: jammer5 on November 13, 2009, 09:14:12 am
How do I attribute a quote?
If there are any more questions please feel free to ask.
it can be tricky with quotes within quotes.
Jammer5, I think you snipped too much of Forty Watt's response and and snipped off the first part that said:
[(space)quote author=Forty Watt link=topic=7901.msg90676#msg90676 date=1258133499(space)]
ignore the (space) parts..I had to put them in there to avoid formatting thingies.
Hope that helps
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