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Post by Penny on May 23, 2007 13:05:39 GMT -5
I love that there is a Spell Check option on New Thread and Post Reply. I won't say I'm the world's worst speller, ;D I know it's spelled wrong but I just cannot sound out phonically, and I usually misspell so badly even Spell Check cannot figure it out. I usually do a copy/paste to email but AOL can't even figure out mine most of the time.
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Post by Sarastro on May 23, 2007 22:58:26 GMT -5
Penny,
If you are using the Firefox browser (and if you are not, you should be) there is an element available (it's all free) that underlines in red every misspelled word you type. A right mouse click displays a list of possible matches. This means built in spell checking for web based emails, blogs, forums, or any other entry when using your browser. If you or anyone else would like to know more, send me a message. Did I mention it's free?
There is a host of wonderful elements available to us here on this forum: text formatting, post editing, and picture posting.
The written word has entered a new dimension.
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Post by susanb on May 24, 2007 1:07:50 GMT -5
I make a bizillon mistakes, spelling and also opening my mouth when I shouldn't. It would be lovely to edit. Thank-you just me trying to edit!
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on May 24, 2007 1:53:08 GMT -5
Susanb -- you can edit your post, just open it and click "modify" in the upper right corner. When you have finished, click "modify post" at the bottom, and it's done.
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Post by Penny on May 24, 2007 11:31:55 GMT -5
sarastro, there are some PC and IP things I have no clue to, so I have no idea what my browser is (let alone what a browser is). Next on my list of Must Do is take this @## thing to the shop for a major cleanup. I hesitate to load anything new since I recently upgraded Adobe Reader and it loaded AdobePhotoShop and have no clue how to edit photos in it.
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Post by Sarastro on May 24, 2007 12:41:40 GMT -5
Penny,
One of the apparent desirable side effects of using this forum (to be fair, any forum really) is one becomes more knowledgeable about harnessing the powers of his computer and the advantages of the internet. I think we can be proud of those who, in spite of the fear of the unknown, have ceased the opportunity to explore new ideas and acquaint themselves with unfamiliar nomenclature. That people are really trying to increase their understanding makes the experience of this forum more rewarding for all of us. After all, one of the underlying themes implicit in responding to postings is helping others.
By the way, your browser is the software used when viewing this forum or any other internet site. You might be using Internet Explorer and if you are, Internet Explorer is your browser.
I agree that many people load too much software on their computers; resulting not in increased productivity but rather in compounding confusion. If something works for you, it's often best to leave it that way.
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Post by susanb on May 25, 2007 12:22:36 GMT -5
BECKY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Almost everyday I learn something new regarding the use of the computer. Today, it was edit and its EASY!! Thank you!
SEE: I'm editing now, this is so much fun!!!!!!!! And to make it pertinent to the forum, I'm going to look the word EDIT up in the FRENCH dictionary.
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Post by Penny on May 25, 2007 12:41:40 GMT -5
who's used a French keyboard? I went from 60 wpm to 10 hunt and peck style.
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Post by andi on May 25, 2007 13:39:56 GMT -5
LOL I love that phrase "hunt and peck style" thats me ;D ;D
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Post by Shoesy on May 25, 2007 22:37:07 GMT -5
I'm a bit lost. What's so unique about a French keyboard? You should see my keyboard - both Hebrew and English on each key. (It also has traces of my cat's fur on it. )
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Post by Sarastro on May 25, 2007 23:03:48 GMT -5
On a French keyboard, the locations for many of the letters are different than the locations found on an English keyboard. The French keyboard makes typing accents much easier than typing them on an English keyboard (where for example one uses the alt+0233 for é). Some of the difficulties with using a French layout are: the period requires using the shift key, the often used "a" is where the q is (I believe), and the @ sign is preceded by the alt2 key.
The final effect is that for those accustomed to one, find themselves slowed dramatically when using the other design. Many internet locations throughout France, knowing the problems of using a foreign keyboard, actually offer the English standard keyboards if you ask for them.
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Post by Shoesy on May 25, 2007 23:09:50 GMT -5
Thanks for the explanation, Sarastro. Glad to see that I'm not the only one awake now.
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Jun 9, 2007 14:12:33 GMT -5
For those who find European keyboards baffling (I'm certainly one!), be aware that many cybercafes have the other kind available if you ask for them. I'm a very fast typist normally, but can't even find some of the commonly used symbols on the other plus end up spending a lot more euros because it goes so slowly. Just one more reason to carry a light laptop when traveling!
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Post by annettecinca on Jul 30, 2007 9:54:57 GMT -5
Having fun with the colors this morning, T?!!
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Post by Truffaut on Jul 30, 2007 10:31:25 GMT -5
Ooooh! I'm going crazy!!! I'm trying to match the colors from the blog. Because it's a template, there's no color coding on the HTML. I think I like the current version, though.
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 30, 2007 10:36:29 GMT -5
These colors are perfect.........very soothing. It kinda makes me think of Wedgewood, though Wedgewood blue is different.
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Post by sistereurope on Jul 30, 2007 10:47:33 GMT -5
I like these colors too...the darker blue was a bit hard to read. These do match the blog (at least to my eye) and they are indeed "soothing", Shoesy.
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Post by Penny on Jul 30, 2007 13:27:38 GMT -5
Love the new look. LOL I blinked twice, oooooh, look at the pretty soothing colors.
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Post by GitteK on Jul 31, 2007 3:14:20 GMT -5
I like the colours too, but it is not very customerfriendly with blue text on blue background. The textline right on top of the posts is in such a small font and when it has now turned blue, it is hard to read. Back to the ol' drawingboard, Picasso......
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Post by Shoesy on Jul 31, 2007 4:40:14 GMT -5
Gitte - If you're having a hard time reading the text, perhaps your glasses need to be changed because I think it's very clear despite the fact that it's blue writing on a lighter blue background. (BTW, by now don't you know the text by heart? ;D)
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