margate1 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 But I love Google chrome.I have no icon to post a u tube link.I used to post clickable links on here, I am so disappointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margate1 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Ok I have tried to post using internet explorer as I have both. Google chrome and internet explorer and I still have no icon!!!I give up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Did you follow the advice in Wills post ? Or click the compatibility icon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margate1 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Yes and I still have no icon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 [quote user="brummie phil"]Ok I have tried to post using internet explorer as I have both. Google chrome and internet explorer and I still have no icon!!! I give up[/quote]Can you see the hyperlink icon? you can post your link in the box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 26, 2011 Author Share Posted January 26, 2011 I can post the link but it's not clickable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margate1 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 No there is no icon like you show me.I used to use this so I know what I am looking for.I just have smileys and nothing else Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 [quote user="Patf"]Surprised to see this thread revived. I wonder if I'll have any more success this time:http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ironyNo, it still doesn't work, and I did use the ball and chain icon. The strange thing is that my links used to work - I used to post music links from youtube and they worked.[/quote]The activation of the link can be done in several ways which leads to confusion. But if you copy an address directly from the address bar at the top of the browser it will be already activated; then if in the posting you right click then you get a contextual menu then left click on paste and you will get a clickable link.For example I copy your dead link, then paste in the browser address bar then click return then the dictionary page will open. If I then copy and paste the address it will be active.http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/ironyThere you are; now that may seem daft BUT frequently one is browsing and one comes across an interesting page that you think everyone would like the opportunity of looking at. 1° Left click on the address and it will turn blue.2° Right click on the blue bit.3° Left click on Copy in the contextual menu.4° Paste in your post. Job done!http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/happinessNo ball & chain, no clickable torn paper compatibility icons, no nothing.[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Phil, you are using I.E. but not in compatability mode. The box where you type your reply is only 2" wide? Go into the drop down box titled Tools and click the compatabilty box or the torn paper icon to the right of the URL title bar at the top of the window. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margate1 Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Thankyou Théière you have cracked ithttp://dictionary.reference.com/browse/irony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loiseau Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Sorry - ignore me. I am just having to make a post in order to UNtick the "email me replies" box. My Inbox is swamped with messages for this thread which I didn't know I was following!Angela (tiptoeing away quietly)EDIT Still seem to be getting them; trying again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patf Posted January 28, 2011 Author Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks for the advice PPP which I followed to the letter but still results in an unclickable link. I think it must be something to do with my computer and I'm not technical enough to say what the problem is.Can't find any mention of compatibility in the toolbars either.Pat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 [quote user="Patf"]Thanks for the advice PPP which I followed to the letter but still results in an unclickable link. I think it must be something to do with my computer and I'm not technical enough to say what the problem is.Can't find any mention of compatibility in the toolbars either.Pat. [/quote] Strange! What is your Operating System? Which Browser and version are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balham Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Still having problems here putting in links. Tried just putting in the address, tried using the little box all to no avail. Even tried typing in [url*] - [/url*] and [*url=address]title[*/url] but nothing. Tried on Opera and Firefox. The * I have added . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Make life easier for yourself in your dotage, just use the most up to date version of Internet Explorer.i.e. IE8 for XP and IE9 for Vista and 7.And activate compatibility for this antiquated forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balham Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 My dotage is a long way off, Internet Explorer . . . ! Already that is navigator that is confusing. Had a friend that used it and just gave up if she wanted me to do anything on her computer. Firefox or Opera here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pachapapa Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Not if you use firefox, it will creep up on you furtively.[:P] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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