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Still having problems editing WF posts...

by Derek_Thomas
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Hello Warriors,

When creating or editing posts here in the WF, I cannot get the WYSIWYG editor to function properly.

I cannot see the changes I make in the edit window. Instead, I see the code itself. In other words, as I type this in bold, I do not see bold text, but rather the html code [ b ].

When I preview, it works fine. But this is frustrating for me when I try to edit large portions of text (such as my WSO).

In my WF CP Optons I am set to use "Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing"

I just got a new Mac and browse using Safari. Could that be connected? I've tried everything, and I'm just stumped.

Any suggestions? I'd love your help.

Thanks,
Derek
#editing #posts #problems
  • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
    Here's a screen shot of what I'm seeing



    Notice how there is no a/A icon at the top right of the WYSIWYG editor to switch between code and visual view. The help desk said Safari may not support the visual mode, and I need to use a different browser.

    I've tried FF, Chrome, and even...IE for Mac. Nothing.

    I could use the editor fine on my old PC. Any Mac users have any suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Derek
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    • Profile picture of the author Jill Carpenter
      I'm a Mac user.

      I just use preview to see what something looks like before posting it.

      Is your WSO copy a Novella?

      lol
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      • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
        Originally Posted by avenuegirl View Post

        I'm a Mac user.

        I just use preview to see what something looks like before posting it.

        Is your WSO copy a Novella?

        lol
        It's in my sig. Nothing too fancy, it's just a pain to navigate through the code (font size, color, indents, etc.).

        Who would have thought I'd ever find a reason to prefer my old PC?

        Derek
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayo
    Hi Derek,

    1. Goto your Control Panel and select "Edit Options" from the pull down menu.
    2. On the Edit Options page go down to the section labeled "Miscellaneous Options"
    3. In the "Message Editor Interface" of the section change the settings in the pull down box to "Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing"

    See attachment below.

    Hope that Helps,
    Have a Great Day!
    Michael
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    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      May be interpreting your question wrong - but if you are referring to the copy you are writing for the post, the tags are going to show until you preview or post your comment.

      That's true no matter what editor you are using to post here.
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    • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
      Originally Posted by Michael Mayo View Post

      Hi Derek,

      1. Goto your Control Panel and select "Edit Options" from the pull down menu.
      2. On the Edit Options page go down to the section labeled "Miscellaneous Options"
      3. In the "Message Editor Interface" of the section change the settings in the pull down box to "Enhanced Interface - Full WYSIWYG Editing"

      See attachment below.

      Hope that Helps,
      Have a Great Day!
      Michael
      Thanks Michael.

      Unfortunately, I'm already set there. That option is already enabled.

      That's why I've been left scratching my head :-)

      Derek
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Mayo
    Derek,

    After you changed the WYSIWYG settings did you log out and then log back in?

    If you haven't already done so you should try it.

    Have a Great Day!
    Michael
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    • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
      Originally Posted by Michael Mayo View Post

      Derek,

      After you changed the WYSIWYG settings did you log out and then log back in?

      If you haven't already done so you should try it.

      Have a Great Day!
      Michael
      I did Michael. Thanks for the suggestion. Still no luck though.

      Derek
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      • Profile picture of the author Kay King
        No to the mac - I'm a PC

        I think you are wrong, though - in your original post you mention seeing the "bold" code - but the phrase is bolded as you wanted.

        When you are typing your reply on this forum - you will see the bb code as you insert it with the editor. That's normal.
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        • Profile picture of the author Derek_Thomas
          Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

          I think you are wrong, though - in your original post you mention seeing the "bold" code - but the phrase is bolded as you wanted.

          Yes, when I preview or post, the formatting displays properly. It's only in the edit window itself I have this problem.


          Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

          When you are typing your reply on this forum - you will see the bb code as you insert it with the editor. That's normal.

          That's an option, yes. But it's also an option to not see the BB Code, but rather a WYSIWYG editor in the edit window (as you type, if you bold the text, you see in bold without having to post or preview)

          Perhaps you're options are not enabled, but it is available in your User Options...at least it was before about a week ago.

          Thanks anyway,
          Derek
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