Updates to the Format

by Guest Tue Jun 18, 2013 3:38 pm

I am curious about the updates, particularly to the emoticons. We no longer see the title of each one when we put the curser on it. and the table format seems to shrink in size towards to bottom of the 'list'. Are we stuck with those issues?

I look forward to exploring some of the new functionality.

by **PilotNut** Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:18 pm

The recent updates were pushed down from our provider--we didn't have a say. I will try to get in there and see if there are adjustments; part of the problem is the emoticons at the bottom of the table are larger, so they have to be scrunched to fit into the box.

We may be overdue for some new emoticons, anyway...

by Geezaldinho Tue Jun 18, 2013 4:28 pm

The cursor in the edit box seems to randomly disappear also.it might be an IOS compatability issue.

by DoubleDipper Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:02 pm

up7587 wrote:I look forward to exploring some of the new functionality.

I too look forward to that in some respects, but perhaps an info button that provides a tutorial or "how to" of sorts would help many of us who don't know how to perform many of the tasks that "younger" folks do....such as quoting another's post, and posting pictures, videos, and tables.

One button in the new format that I've learned to use to make it easier to edit, and apparently to quote other PN posters, is the Switch Editor Mode button.

Maybe it's just my eyes getting weaker, but it would appear the print is now smaller than before...if that's the case; it's probably a move in the wrong direction.

Is it possible to have a spell check button? Rolling Eyes

Nut, these are not meant to be complaints, but simply ways to possibly make the site more user friendly and more accomodating for all.....therby increasing membership and use. Very Happy

by Geezaldinho Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:28 pm

You just made up that Switch editor mode thing to goof with me, didn't you?

Things like Auto caps, word replacement, spell check, etc. are usually handled by OS or browser settings. You probably just need to turn them on. In IOS they are with the keyboard settings on my older iPad. On my OSX desktop they are in preferences in the Apple menu.

Font size is probably also changeable in preferences.
In iOS it's in Settings<General<accessability on my old hand cranked iPad.

by **PilotNut** Tue Jun 18, 2013 11:39 pm

Thanks, DD... a "how to" topic might be a good idea. Anyone have a slow day at work coming up to work on that? Wink

One quick thing, on the quoting... there is a very easy way to do that: scroll to the post you want to quote, and click the "quote" button in the upper right corner. That will start a new post for you, with the other post already quoted in it.

Also, if you "mouse over" the new editor buttons, text should appear that tells you what the button does.

by blacksheep Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:51 am

DoubleDipper wrote:
up7587 wrote:I look forward to exploring some of the new functionality.
I too look forward to that in some respects, but perhaps an info button that provides a tutorial or "how to" of sorts would help many of us who don't know how to perform many of the tasks that "younger" folks do....such as quoting another's post, and posting pictures, videos, and tables.

One button in the new format that I've learned to use to make it easier to edit, and apparently to quote other PN posters, is the Switch Editor Mode button.

Maybe it's just my eyes getting weaker, but it would appear the print is now smaller than before...if that's the case; it's probably a move in the wrong direction.

Is it possible to have a spell check button?

Nut, these are not meant to be complaints, but simply ways to possibly make the site more user friendly and more accomodating for all.....therby increasing membership and use.

by blacksheep Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:53 am

DD -I can't believe I need your help with PN, but where do I find said Switch Editor Mode button? I'm old!

When I try to quote someone, I get a yellow box with the quote in it, but I can't get my cursor out of the box to type what I want to say. Is that the button I need in order to work quotes?

by blacksheep Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:54 am

blacksheep wrote:
DoubleDipper wrote:
up7587 wrote:I look forward to exploring some of the new functionality.
I too look forward to that in some respects, but perhaps an info button that provides a tutorial or "how to" of sorts would help many of us who don't know how to perform many of the tasks that "younger" folks do....such as quoting another's post, and posting pictures, videos, and tables.

One button in the new format that I've learned to use to make it easier to edit, and apparently to quote other PN posters, is the Switch Editor Mode button.

Maybe it's just my eyes getting weaker, but it would appear the print is now smaller than before...if that's the case; it's probably a move in the wrong direction.

Is it possible to have a spell check button?

Nut, these are not meant to be complaints, but simply ways to possibly make the site more user friendly and more accomodating for all.....therby increasing membership and use.

Wait, I think I found it. Never mind! Hitting my head agai

by DoubleDipper Wed Jun 19, 2013 11:05 am

blacksheep wrote:DD -I can't believe I need your help with PN, but where do I find said Switch Editor Mode button?

Oh my lord, my PN mentor needing help must mean some of the new format changes could be ill-advised.

Glad you found it on your own....

Possibly YOU could write a "how to" tutorial for the rest of us while on a client's hourly dime. Suspect

by blacksheep Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:43 pm

DoubleDipper wrote:
Oh my lord, my PN mentor needing help must mean some of the new format changes could be ill-advised.

Now my emoticons don't work any more! GRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!

by Geezaldinho Thu Jun 20, 2013 9:55 pm

:)

:shock:

:oops:

mine work.at least some do...

by blacksheep Thu Jun 20, 2013 10:17 pm

PurpleGeezer wrote::):shock::oops:

mine work.at least some do...

Great, I'm less computer literate than the Geez and DD. #damnIfeelold

by Guest Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:22 pm

by DoubleDipper Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:56 am

Nut, good work on getting the emoticons more visible and useable....as blacksheep loves to emote, is there a chance we'll get some additional ones?

If it's merely a lack of space, I believe it's easy enough to tell which of the current emoticons are rarely, if ever, used. cat

.....although I'm sure someone will now find a way. Idea

by ShipstadPilot11 Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:00 pm

blacksheep wrote:Great, I'm less computer literate than the Geez and DD. #damnIfeelold

You are old.

by blacksheep Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:04 pm

ShipstadPilot11 wrote:
blacksheep wrote:Great, I'm less computer literate than the Geez and DD. #damnIfeelold
You are old.

I see you've awaken from your PN hibernation. Evil or Very Mad

Welcome back!

by ShipstadPilot11 Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:10 pm

Thanks! I needed a break and now, only 6-8 months later, I've returned!

by **PilotNut** Mon Feb 03, 2014 11:52 pm

I have made a couple updates to the Links column on the upper right of each page:
-Added a link to theW.tv
-Removed the link the the GU Scout page.
-Corrected the link to the GU Board to go to the main page, not default to the hoops forum.
-Updated the USD link to their updated board domain.

Any other links you would like to see over there?

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