size of pages - Diesel Forum

pabrannan · 11-19-2002, 08:15 PM

Why are the width sizes on some posts real wide that I have to scroll to read???
Most pages are OK, but some I just don't read do to the scrolling that I need to do.
What's uuuuuup???????????????

Thanks,
Paul B [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]

Popperboy1 · 11-19-2002, 09:57 PM

That happens when someone posts a non-breaking line of text, like a website URL that extends too far right and the page gets wider to fit it. Only fix is either you scroll or for the poster (or an admin) edits the line of text causing the problem.

pabrannan · 11-20-2002, 06:30 PM

What a pain in the butt!!!!!!!!! I thought that eveybody used this box to post?? My thoughts seem to stay within the lines!
Guess I'll just skip those posts or live with it, I just don't understand, old timers????

Paul B [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/zombie.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

ThomC · 11-20-2002, 07:06 PM

So you think that the problem is "old timers" sonny boy? Well, us "old timers" probably forgot more than you will ever know. LOL Just jokin with you, but there is a little bit of truth in every joke. I too am iritated with the overly wide posts. Maybe there should be directions on how not to do it. Cheers from an oldtimer. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/bleh.gif[/img]

pabrannan · 11-21-2002, 05:00 PM

I wasn't talking about old people, I was referring to the sickness called Oldtimers (altimers)sp? Sure wish an owner would look into this. Oh Well,,,,,,

Paul B

P.S. A happy 52 year OLD and with 25 years of marriage bliss under my belt!!!! [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif[/img]

JLester · 11-21-2002, 06:06 PM

It shouldn't be happening very frequently unless something is wrong with your computer or your settings. The only time I've ever seen it happen is when someone posts a really long string of unbroken characters like a long website address.

Jason

ThomC · 11-22-2002, 05:47 PM

pabranan I knew that, I was just messing with ya. ha Why don't we just post in the thread that the poster needs to fix his too large post. Just a friendly hint you know. I am 63 and retired from making any money. Now, I just work for fringe benifits. mmm good. I am the swamper for wifeys home const & repair. Cheers [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

pabrannan · 11-24-2002, 08:05 PM

jlester, what I don't understant is that I can only type in the confinds of the block we all post in, how can one run on so the long strings happen?? My settings haven't changed on my computer? Not all posts do this but some that I thought were interesting did and I just would't read them. Some are way longer than others and some I just have to move a tad to read. Go figure????? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif[/img]

pabrannan · 11-25-2002, 12:42 PM

Here I am at work and have the same problem!!!!! So I think it is diffenetly not my computer.
Any ideas now?????

Thanks,

Paul B [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

JLester · 11-25-2002, 12:46 PM

If you will post links to the posts you're having trouble with, it will make it easier to see what's wrong.

Jason

pabrannan · 11-25-2002, 05:20 PM

I'll try to reference where it is happening, posting a link??>?, dodn't think I am that savy.

Thanks,

Paul B

pabrannan · 11-25-2002, 08:34 PM

On the PDS Excursion forum, the post titled: where to get antifreeze, is one I have to scroll to read the entire post.

Thanks,

Paul B [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

JLester · 11-25-2002, 09:56 PM

The third post down has a really long website address, that's what is causing it. Newer web browsers seem to fix it as it doesn't do it on my laptop.

Jason

ThomC · 11-25-2002, 11:22 PM

Here is one Click here. The First page I have to scroll back and forth, the rest of the pages are fine. The question is how is this fixed or prevented?

Edit: I can't get the @#$% link to work. The thread is the one about blowing up a PSD in the 1999-up eng & drive train forum. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif[/img]

ThomC · 11-25-2002, 11:25 PM

Well look at that. My post expanded the thread. What the he!!