PF New Line Bug - Is Text Being Spaced Incorrectly?

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Users are experiencing an issue with text spacing when creating new threads or posts, where lines appear incorrectly spaced after pressing enter. The problem persists in the post preview feature, leading to confusion about how the final text will appear. The issue has been acknowledged by moderators, and it is noted that it is on the developer's to-do list for resolution. Users are advised that this spacing issue may affect their posts and previews. The community is awaiting a fix for this formatting bug.
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Unless I am seeing things I think that when I make a new thread, maybe a new post, that if I press enter and then enter some text, that it will be spaced incorrectly.
Specifically, the text that I type after a few new lines will be bumped up.
Like so?


edit.. Well when I go advanced and edit, my lines are smushed together, but not when I make a new post, sorry.
 
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Yes, we're aware of this problem. It's on Greg's to-do list. It also happens if you preview your post before submitting it.
 
Moonbear said:
Yes, we're aware of this problem. It's on Greg's to-do list. It also happens if you preview your post before submitting it.
Ahh, I previewed my last thread and that must have been why. Thanks!
 

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