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cfg83 · 12-13-2008, 09:02 PM

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I don't know the software version, but this seems to be universal across a lot of forum software.

When I have this problem, I used the "CODE" option. This is the "#" icon in the advanced posting mode. For example :

Code:

This is the first line without leading spaces
 This is the second line with ONE leading space
  3rd line with 2 leading spaces
   4th line with 3 leading spaces
    5th line with 4 leading spaces
     6th line with 5 leading spaces

Here is what the above looks like in the edit box :

I can't see where to simulate tabs. When I want to format something nice, I work it all out in Notepad (or equivalent) with a Fixed Width Font like Courier. While in Notepad I remove the tabs. Then I copy/paste it into the edit box between the CODE markers.

Kind of cumbersome, I know, but also "smart" in the situation where the weblink goes bad (wifi signal lost, DSL connection hosed, gremlins and assorted computer voodoo). For a complicated post, it's best to have the original "in process" in Notepad. Saves your bacon from having to retype everything.

CarloSW2

12-13-2008, 09:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
cfg83 Pokémoderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 5,864 1999 Saturn SW2 - '99 Saturn SW2 Wagon Team Saturn 90 day: 40.49 mpg (US) Thanks: 439 Thanked 530 Times in 356 Posts	TestDrive - I don't know the software version, but this seems to be universal across a lot of forum software. When I have this problem, I used the "CODE" option. This is the "#" icon in the advanced posting mode. For example : Code: This is the first line without leading spaces This is the second line with ONE leading space 3rd line with 2 leading spaces 4th line with 3 leading spaces 5th line with 4 leading spaces 6th line with 5 leading spaces Here is what the above looks like in the edit box : I can't see where to simulate tabs. When I want to format something nice, I work it all out in Notepad (or equivalent) with a Fixed Width Font like Courier. While in Notepad I remove the tabs. Then I copy/paste it into the edit box between the CODE markers. Kind of cumbersome, I know, but also "smart" in the situation where the weblink goes bad (wifi signal lost, DSL connection hosed, gremlins and assorted computer voodoo). For a complicated post, it's best to have the original "in process" in Notepad. Saves your bacon from having to retype everything. CarloSW2 Attached Thumbnails __________________ *What's your* EPA MPG? Go Here and find out!** American Solar Energy Society Last edited by cfg83; 12-14-2008 at 01:10 AM..