Post Symbols After Forum Format Change: Help!

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Users are experiencing issues inserting symbols in their posts after a forum format change, as clicking a symbol places it at the beginning of the post instead of the desired location. To resolve this, ensure the cursor is positioned correctly before selecting a symbol, and consider using cut and paste options for better placement. Additionally, the "thanks" icon has been removed from the forum, and users are advised to use the "LIKE" link instead. The discussion highlights the need for clarity on new formatting features and adjustments in user interaction options. Overall, users are seeking assistance with adapting to the updated forum functionalities.
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After the forum changed its format a while back I have been unable to use symbols in my posts. whenever I click in the symbols icon and then click the required symbol it goes right to the front of my post , not where I want to use it. What am I doing wrong ?
Also has the icon to say thanks for a reply disappeared ?
 
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dyn said:
After the forum changed its format a while back I have been unable to use symbols in my posts. whenever I click in the symbols icon and then click the required symbol it goes right to the front of my post , not where I want to use it. What am I doing wrong ?

Before you click on a particular symbol to insert in your thread, make sure the blinking cursor is located where you want the symbol to appear. You can also cut and paste symbols from one part of your post and move or copy to another part of the post. In Windows environments, these editing features are accessed by using the right-click button on the mouse.
 
Thanks I will try that next time. Do you know if the thanks icon has totally disappeared ?
 
dyn said:
Thanks I will try that next time. Do you know if the thanks icon has totally disappeared ?
Can't help you there. You might PM to Greg Bernhardt and ask him.
 
dyn said:
Thanks I will try that next time. Do you know if the thanks icon has totally disappeared ?
The thanks button is no more.
 
dyn said:
Thanks I will try that next time. Do you know if the thanks icon has totally disappeared ?
Use the LIKE link
 
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