Still can't post links on here

[shazzabell]

A few nights ago I stated that I'm unable to post a link. Well, after attempting loads of times (what I was advised to do) I still can't!
I used to be able to just by typing it out. Also, there used to be a bar thingy which enabled me to change my font to bold, italics etc. What's going on?

[RATTER15]

copy a link from your web browser and paste it in, make sure you leave a space before and after the link, it wont turn red until you preview or submit it.

[shazzabell]

www.google.co.uk

[shazzabell]

No RATTER15, it's just not happening. I don't understand it - I used to be able to!

[RATTER15]

thats because you are not posting the full link as such: http://www.google.co.uk/

you must have the full link including http://, open the site first to ensure you have the full link, then copy it.

[shazzabell]

http://www.google.co.uk/ Result! Thanks so much for that RATTER15! ; - D

[RATTER15]

Easy when you know how lol!!

[Buenchico]

Er, Shazzabell, if you take a look at my answer to your previous question, I think that you might find that it mentioned having to use the 'full' URL and gave an example ;-)

Anyway, I'll try to answer the second bit of your current question. The 'bar thingy' used a form of JavaScript which has inherent problems for the security of your PC. For this reason, the developers of the Firefox browser (which is deservedly popular with AB users) decided not to support it. (i.e.those of us who use Firefox never had the 'bar thingy').

Microsoft belatedly recognised the security problem and the latest version of Internet Explorer (IE7) has followed the lead set by Firefox. (i.e. anyone buying a new PC, or updating Internet Explorer, would also find that they couldn't see the 'bar thingy').

For these reasons, AB decided to discontinue this facility. It's still possible to use italic or bold text (but not colours) but it's a bit more complicated. For full details go to the Editor's Blog and change the date (in the top right-hand corner) to June 2006. The first post ("Bye bye RTE") explains everything.

Chris