What you see is what you get [WYSIWYG] text editor

Started by Lent23, 15-03-2012

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Lent23

It's kind of been an issue of mine for a while now, but I've recently fixed it, and I feel like sharing it will make it a lot easier. The 'What you see is what you get' text editor makes it difficult to edit posts after they've been posted, and usually result in something like this:

Steam Name: GamerHead[/size]Steam ID: [font='dejavu sans mono', monaco, 'lucida console', 'courier new', monospace]STEAM_0:1:16415872In Character Name: 'Aleix'Factions: MercenaryItem requested: SVD[font='dejavu sans mono', monaco, 'lucida console', 'courier new', monospace][/size]Reason for possessing item: I need it for my business, also am a donator for master merc[/font]Proof of admin authorization:http://gyazo.com/803e6c725a1c9da640bc4bdd45b8bc87[/font]




There's a pretty easy fix that involves about three clicks to always prevent this from happening.

http://i39.tinypic.com/2ebbeqp.png
A note left by Spades Neil. Most people don't understand what WYSIWYG actually is, but it stands for, as stated plenty of times, is what you see is what you get.

http://i44.tinypic.com/29dg2eo.png
This image shows where you need to press. In the top right, there's a button that says Profile. Mouse over it, and you get a drop-down list. Keep in mind, pressing on it will simply bring you to your profile, so no clicking yet!
Instead, maneuver your way down to the Look and Layout button, and click on that!
Next, you simply have to maneuver your mouse down to the little check box that says ☑ Use the WYSIWYG editor on post page by default to uncheck it, then move down to the Change Profile button at the bottom right of the page, and done!

Simple fix for a stupid problem.




Or, alternatively, you can do the lazyman's way.

2:38 PM - |HGN-FOSV| Spades Neil: Don't copy/paste shit.
2:38 PM - |HGN-FOSV| Spades Neil: It automatically copies it as the same font it was before.
2:38 PM - |HGN-FOSV| Spades Neil: And our WYSIWYG is broken, so it pastes shit that doesn't work.
"Mommy, when is Daddy coming home?"
"Here, Alex.. Daddy sent us a package.. The soldier told us that it.. might be a while until Daddy's done with his service. Don't worry, you'll see him soon, Alex.."
"He's always gone! I never get to see him!"

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Silver Knight

WYSIWYG is useful most of the time for quick posts and pasting in already formated stuff. You can toggle it while posting with this button:

It is not broken, it doesn't support tables however.


The reason it's on by default is because some of you don't know how to use bbcode which is sad.

Quotebreslau: if i cant cheat i dont wanna play
breslau: period

Silver Knight

Infact we already have a guide on how to use the forums here: http://www.forums.hypergamer.net/general-discussion/(tutorial)-how-to-browse-a-forum/msg87945/#msg87945

It shows you how to turn on and off realtime and other stuff.

Quotebreslau: if i cant cheat i dont wanna play
breslau: period

Overwatch

Or just turn it off, and save yourself fixing the BB code in the first place.

Because without WYSIWG, it'll work just fine the first time.