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Subject: Link Creator
Posted by: Guru
- [330592710] Wed, Mar 07, 11:31
I've added a new link just below the message text area which will create and format an HTML text link and insert it at the end of the message text.
It is a JavaScript program, so you'll need to have JavaScript enabled to use it.
When you click on the link, you will first be prompted for the target URL. You can copy the URL from another browser window into this prompt.
Next, you'll be prompted for the text to appear as the link. You can copy the URL itself if you wish, but (especially if it's a long one) something like "Click here" might be more appropos.
Once you click OK, the html code for the link will be added to the end of your message. If you create the link just when you need it, then it will be right where you want it. You can then continue to add to the message - or move the link to some other position.
For those who are fluent in HTML links, this is not a big deal. For those who are HTML-challenged, this should give you the courage to include your external references as links, rather than as addresses.
Shoot, even WAB should be able to figure this out!
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1 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Wed, Mar 07, 11:34
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BTW, this feature will not appear on previously created threads. However, for those threads, you will be still able to use it on the review page (the page which gives you a chance to edit your message).
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2 | biliruben
ID: 231045110 Wed, Mar 07, 12:08
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Thanks Guru. Great job!
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3 | RecycledSpinalFluid
ID: 39446311 Wed, Mar 07, 12:11
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Noticed it this morning. Thanks for more toys.
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5 | j o s h
ID: 48237710 Wed, Mar 07, 12:25
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link
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6 | j o s h
ID: 48237710 Wed, Mar 07, 12:25
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cool
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7 | allhair allstars
ID: 37059277 Wed, Mar 07, 20:11
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I think it's important that we not underestimate the ineptitude of WaB... ;)
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8 | Perm Dude
ID: 351562522 Wed, Mar 07, 21:40
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Another opportunity to say "thanks" Guru.
pd
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9 | Makisupa
ID: 19133810 Wed, Mar 07, 22:21
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Great new feature, thanks Guru!
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10 | Madman
ID: 146191423 Wed, Mar 07, 22:24
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I think we've just discovered a new technology term -- "WAB proof"! LOL.
Thanks, Guru. I've always gotten tired of typing the whole link HTML stuff . . .
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11 | StLCards
ID: 3505622 Wed, Mar 07, 23:32
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Thanks Guru, I never can remember the format without looking. Is it possible to add in the Target="_blank" to open a new window? I think a lot of us prefer that. thanks.
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12 | Guru
ID: 330592710 Thu, Mar 08, 09:00
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I suppose that's a good idea.
I usually just use the right mouse button to open a link in a new window, so leaving out the target gives me more flexibility (i.e., let's me choose where to open the link). But for most people, I suspect they just click.
I'll add the new window code, and we'll see if anyone balks.
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13 | j o s h
ID: 48237710 Thu, Mar 08, 14:08
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link
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14 | j o s h
ID: 48237710 Thu, Mar 08, 14:10
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even cooler- thanks guru
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15 | j o s h
ID: 48237710 Thu, Mar 08, 14:39
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come on dumbass; If I can do it....you can;-)
(he's busy managing about eight swirve teams)
oh look- a picture of WaB Punishark and Species link
I dont know who's who but the driver got bad advice, the one in the middle got good advice and that must be WaB ridin shotgun (giving the advice)
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17 | Addicted
ID: 610441810 Fri, Mar 09, 03:39
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Thanks Guru, I noticed it yesterday. Thanks again for a great site.
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18 | devils1
ID: 20010821 Sun, Mar 11, 23:10
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Sweet! I noticed it tonite, and came here to see what else is going. Every day this site gets better. Not many places one can say that!
Keep up the outstanding work, Guru!
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19 | jedman Dude
ID: 315192219 Mon, Nov 10, 2008, 23:54
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Test
link to yahoo
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