Automate Inserting Tags | bugatti

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Automating the insertion of tags like [tex] in forum posts is a challenge for users seeking efficiency. Currently, there is no dedicated button for this specific tag, similar to those available for other formatting options. Users can access the Advanced Editor to utilize some symbols, but it doesn't fully meet the request for automation. Clear communication about tag usage is essential, as improper formatting can render posts unreadable. Overall, the discussion highlights the need for improved tools for tag insertion in forum settings.
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Folks,

How do I automate inserting the tags .... At the moment I am manually writing this in for each expression which is laborious.

THanks
bugatti
 
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bugatti79 said:
Folks,

How do I automate inserting the tags [ tex ] ... [ /tex ]. At the moment I am manually writing this in for each expression which is laborious.

THanks
bugatti
In the Advanced Editor (accessed via Go Advanced or QUOTE) click the Σ button and click on a symbol you want to insert in the Latex Reference. (The Σ button isn't available in the non-technical discussion forums such as this one.)
 


DrGreg said:
In the Advanced Editor (accessed via Go Advanced or QUOTE) click the Σ button and click on a symbol you want to insert in the Latex Reference. (The Σ button isn't available in the non-technical discussion forums such as this one.)

Hi Drgreg,

I don't think I explained my self clearly...

Jut like there is a button on the toolbar which auto inserts [STRIKE][/STRIKE], etc etc. How do you create one for ?

Thanks

bugatti
 


bugatti79 said:
Hi Drgreg,

I don't think I explained my self clearly...

Jut like there is a button on the toolbar which auto inserts [ STRIKE ][ /STRIKE ], [ SUB ][ /SUB ] etc etc. How do you create one for [ tex ][ /tex ]?

Thanks

bugatti
Sorry, we don't have a button that does exactly what you want, but what I said before goes part-way to what you want (did you try it?).

By the way, both of your posts in this thread were not fully readable because if you put a tag in your message if will be interpreted as a tag and won't be visible in the message. Note how I've inserted some spaces in the quote above to make it readable; compare with your original message.
 
ok, thanks DrGreg
 
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