MHB Solutions to Irreducible Polynomials & Quotient Rings

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The discussion centers around a user experiencing issues with formatting when trying to post mathematical content in a forum. The user, Peter, is attempting to have specific code recognized but encounters unwanted formatting tags when using the WYSIWYG editor. A forum member advises Peter to switch to the standard editor, which avoids the complications of hidden formatting codes that can disrupt the intended post. The recommendation emphasizes that the standard editor is more suitable for advanced users who require precise formatting. Peter agrees to change his settings to the standard editor, believing it will resolve his issues. The conversation highlights the challenges of using WYSIWYG editors for complex content and the benefits of using simpler text editors for clarity and control.
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I have just finished a post entitled:
[h=1]http://mathhelpboards.com/linear-abstract-algebra-14/irreducible-polynomials-quotient-rings-rotman-proposition-3-116-a-16163.html[/h]on the Linear and Abstract Algebra Forum ...

I want to have the following code recognised:

k(z) \subseteq \text{ I am } \phi

recognised ... BUT when I highlight the text and press sigma, the result is as follows: ?

$$k(z) \subseteq $$$$\text{ I am } \phi$$

Can anyone help me fix this weird problem ...

Peter

 
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You have all kinds of formatting tags in the body of your post. Please do yourself a HUGE favor and use the standard editor as opposed to the WYSIWYG editor. When you copy/paste from other editors to the editor here, if you are using the WYSIWYG editor, you will also get, unbeknownst to you, potentially all kinds of formatting codes that will ruin your post. If you are using the standard editor, you will only get the actual text you want when you paste.

The WYSIWYG editor is fine for the casual poster who isn't doing anything sophisticated, but for those more advanced posters, such as yourself, the standard editor is the only way to go. You can change the default editor in your settings.

As a vBulletin coder, I have grown to despise the WYSIWYG editor because it really can make adding editor features problematic and a chore. It is an inline document with innerHTML that must be navigated rather than a simple textarea element that is easily written to and copied from...but I digress. :)
 
MarkFL said:
You have all kinds of formatting tags in the body of your post. Please do yourself a HUGE favor and use the standard editor as opposed to the WYSIWYG editor. When you copy/paste from other editors to the editor here, if you are using the WYSIWYG editor, you will also get, unbeknownst to you, potentially all kinds of formatting codes that will ruin your post. If you are using the standard editor, you will only get the actual text you want when you paste.

The WYSIWYG editor is fine for the casual poster who isn't doing anything sophisticated, but for those more advanced posters, such as yourself, the standard editor is the only way to go. You can change the default editor in your settings.

As a vBulletin coder, I have grown to despise the WYSIWYG editor because it really can make adding editor features problematic and a chore. It is an inline document with innerHTML that must be navigated rather than a simple textarea element that is easily written to and copied from...but I digress. :)

Thanks Mark ... appreciate your prompt help ...

I will now go to settings and try to change the editor ...

Peter

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MarkFL said:
You have all kinds of formatting tags in the body of your post. Please do yourself a HUGE favor and use the standard editor as opposed to the WYSIWYG editor. When you copy/paste from other editors to the editor here, if you are using the WYSIWYG editor, you will also get, unbeknownst to you, potentially all kinds of formatting codes that will ruin your post. If you are using the standard editor, you will only get the actual text you want when you paste.

The WYSIWYG editor is fine for the casual poster who isn't doing anything sophisticated, but for those more advanced posters, such as yourself, the standard editor is the only way to go. You can change the default editor in your settings.

As a vBulletin coder, I have grown to despise the WYSIWYG editor because it really can make adding editor features problematic and a chore. It is an inline document with innerHTML that must be navigated rather than a simple textarea element that is easily written to and copied from...but I digress. :)

I have changed the "Message Editor Interface: " to the Standard Editor ... hope that is the right thing to do ...

Peter
 
Yes, that should fix your problems. :)
 
MarkFL said:
Yes, that should fix your problems. :)

Thanks again, Mark ...
 
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