Two problems with posting

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Users are experiencing issues with posting, specifically with accidentally submitting duplicate answers and difficulties in viewing edits. When editing a post, the final version does not appear immediately; users must refresh the page to see changes. The platform uses JavaScript to modify posts locally, which can lead to issues with LaTeX updates. It is confirmed that users can delete threads when clicking on Edit. Refreshing the page after saving edits is recommended to view the final version.
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1. I accidentally entered my answer twice, but couldn't figure out how to delete the second one.
2. When doing an edit, if I click save, the final version does not come up -- I have to leave the page and go back to it. How can I see the final version after editing.
 
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When you click on Edit you are given a chance to delete the thread.

After using edit (and quick reply) page is not reloaded, I believe it is only modified locally by JavaScript (to keep the server load lower). Sometimes it has a side effect of not updating LaTeX, but the text of the post itself should look OK. Do you have JavaScript switched on? And what browser/what OS do you use?
 
Borek said:
When you click on Edit you are given a chance to delete the thread.

I never noticed that.
Good to know, it would have been useful a couple days ago...
 
Thanks, I'm glad to know how to delete. Re latex, I am on firefox and I do have javascript on.
 
brmath said:
2. When doing an edit, if I click save, the final version does not come up -- I have to leave the page and go back to it. How can I see the final version after editing.

After clicking on save, refresh the page.
 
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