Adding Web Links to Discussions

DavidKlyne replied on 23/01/2019 21:45

DavidKlyne

Posted on 23/01/2019 21:45

This is a request that when people add links into a discussion that they use the option to open link in new page. (dialogue box where you add the URL) This has the advantage that you will be less inclined to close the Club Together page down by mistake, resulting in having to log in again. This might not affect all systems but it can be a problem on Windows systems. It would be appreciated if people could take a few more seconds to use this facility.

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David

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SteveL replied on 24/01/2019 11:04

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:04

I tend to use a Link by highlighting text, but if I was doing it purely with the web address, I would copy this and paste it into the URL box. This then auto copies into the text to display box.

I would then click on the little down triangle alongside No to open it up and display Yes. Click on Yes and then Click on OK. The dialog box then disappears and You should have a link that opens in a new window

Edit I have added a second photo which shows it more clearly.

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brue replied on 24/01/2019 11:04

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Posted on 24/01/2019 10:53 by

As I said, if it works, fine....IT DOES NOT ON MY OUTFIT.

Yes over the top perhaps. But that's how I feel.

I will not post links again but just make suggestions and point posters to Google and so save myself from more homilies.

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:04

WTG I don't know which LINK sparked off the request from DK (it could have been mine?) but this has been suggested before and for myself I haven't taken this on board, mainly because I forget and go to default.

LINKS sometimes fail for all sorts of reasons because of user error. At least you have been able to provide LINKs and I think that's good.

JVB66 replied on 24/01/2019 11:09

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Posted on 24/01/2019 10:57 by SteveL

Just read web address JVB. I think it means uniform resource locator.😀

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:09

I can just about post replies on here and send emails (sometimes)any thing else is for the grandkids to do for me (oh grandad)

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:04 by brue

WTG I don't know which LINK sparked off the request from DK 9it could have been mine?) but this has been suggested before and for myself I haven't taken this on board, mainly because I forget and go to default.

LINKS sometimes fail for all sorts of reasons because of user error. At least you have been able to provide LINKs and I think that's good.

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:13

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brue replied on 24/01/2019 11:16

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:16

I'd carry on with your style of links TG which I've been using too. It's not a major issue. I wonder why the yes/no box doesn't work? Maybe someone can help?

Metheven replied on 24/01/2019 11:17

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:04 by SteveL

I tend to use a Link by highlighting text, but if I was doing it purely with the web address, I would copy this and paste it into the URL box. This then auto copies into the text to display box.

I would then click on the little down triangle alongside No to open it up and display Yes. Click on Yes and then Click on OK. The dialog box then disappears and You should have a link that opens in a new window

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:17

Same as I do, I sometimes change the link to my own worded text if the link is very long, but sometimes not. I also believe the default should be 'Yes', not much to implement I would think.

I do have a preference for all links to open in new tabs on my desktop, but my tablet running Android will open a new tab whichever way a poster links.

Just go with the flow, relax and carry on posting links whatever suits your way of posting, if a link is provided then I'm sure it's appreciated by others for that extra mile .

SteveL replied on 24/01/2019 11:20

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:02 by

So this whole thing is for the benefit of DK, is it, Steve?

For the benefit of many, including me. The reason why I do it

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:20

replied on 24/01/2019 11:26

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:16 by brue

I'd carry on with your style of links TG which I've been using too. It's not a major issue. I wonder why the yes/no box doesn't work? Maybe someone can help?

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:26

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Goldie146 replied on 24/01/2019 11:28

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:02 by

So this whole thing is for the benefit of DK, is it, Steve?

For the benefit of many, including me. The reason why I do it

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:28

And it means you can carry on reading/following/replying on CT while the linked website is on another tab/page (to be read/saved later).

As a habit I (usually) open links on web pages by right clicking.

lornalou1 replied on 24/01/2019 11:53

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Posted on 24/01/2019 11:04 by SteveL

I tend to use a Link by highlighting text, but if I was doing it purely with the web address, I would copy this and paste it into the URL box. This then auto copies into the text to display box.

I would then click on the little down triangle alongside No to open it up and display Yes. Click on Yes and then Click on OK. The dialog box then disappears and You should have a link that opens in a new window

Edit I have added a second photo which shows it more clearly.

Posted on 24/01/2019 11:53

why can I never see/read the pics posters put on the thread, the one you put on is very blurred and unreadable

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