Things seem a little different in the forum today? [Forum Update!]

Good morning!

As you explore around the forum today, you may find yourself thinking that things seem a bit different. No worries, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you - the forum just got a shiny new update :sparkles:

Some of the text and buttons may appear slightly different, but aesthetics aside, they should be working the same as always :+1:

The biggest change is a user experience enhancement feature for the text box called the “rich text editor”. Previously, anyone using certain HTML code (such as bold, italics, headings, etc) would type out the code and trust the process. Now, with the new update, the text box will immediately display how certain stylized text will appear right in the text box. This way, you can make sure it all looks good before you post it!

Here is how things look in the rich text editor:

See how text shows up as bold in the text box? Additionally, you can see the HTML marked more clearly.

A note that only certain codes will show up in the text box. Some features may work a little differently than how they did before (such as the “Read More” feature, which requires the user to click the black arrow to open the dropdown box to enter the hidden text).


Have fun playing around and experimenting with the new features in the rich text editor! If you prefer the old text editor, no fear - you can go back to using the previous text editor (see first comment below).

As always, if you encounter any troubles, please reach out to a Mod so we can assist :handshake:

Blessed be!

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UPDATE: For anyone who isn’t fond of the new features or prefers the old text editor, you can switch back to the previous version by clicking this button in the text editor:

Blessed be!

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@BryWisteria

Yesterday I noticed the colors looked different! I love the update :collision::fire::high_voltage::dizzy:!

thank you so much for the information :purple_heart:

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You’re very welcome, @anon59397935 - I’m happy you like the new features :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Blessed be!

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Thanks for posting this, Bry! :pink_heart:

I will also spend some time updating the forum tutorial for formatting text and posts so that it’s up to date, too! :clap:

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Thank you @MeganB

Actually thank you both of you @MeganB @BryWisteria FOR EVERYTHINGGGGG YOU BOTH DO! Seriously! If I haven’t said it lately, I am so appreciative of everything you ladies do for us! I love you both :purple_heart::purple_heart::purple_heart:!

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You’re a hero - thank you, Megan! :pray: :heart: :blush:

Seeing this made my day - what a kind comment! Thank you so much for the boost of love, @Selena-Paloma :hugs: :two_hearts: Lots of love and big hugs to you, too!

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I noticed this early today when I was catching up on the cards. I did a double take when the box showed what I would see instead of the markup text. I also found the ‘revert’ button. Gotta play with it, now!

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Hmmmmm, doesn’t look any different to me ..

Ah…. now I see what you’re referring to but only on my computer. On my Android phone, I don’t see the changes in the text box.

I’ll try and get screen shots from each and post them.

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This is what I see on my Mac desktop

But when I hit reply on my Android phone, this is what I see - no way to do bold text etc

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OK here’s what to do. In the top right are three lines, click on those and your text function appears.

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Awesome updates y’all! Although I noticed it yesterday and was very confused!

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Aww dear heart! I love you!

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Ahhh, that worked. Thanks @tracyS

Looks great guys. Thanks for all the awesome with you do to make this forum tick.

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Have fun with it! :grin:

Tech master Tracy to the rescue - thank you! :heart:

Apologies for the confusion! I know it can be disorientating when things are suddenly different :pray:

Lots of love to you too! :hugs:

Thank you sharing the screenshots - I’m glad Tracy was able to help you sort it out! :blush:

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That’s okay, I just thought I hit a new button or something and messed my screen up!

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Woo! :tada: The tutorial has been updated!

Text Decorations & Formatting Text ✨ A Guide For You!

I will spend some time going through the other tutorials and updated as needed. If you see anything that looks wonky, please let me know!

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I’m so glad that I found this post! I’ve been off the forum on vacation and missed this announcement. Logging in for the first time in over a week today, I stumbled around for a bit trying to get caught up.

As much as I try to avoid a state of confusion :zany_face: I do appreciate everyone’s work keeping the forum up to date with all the new features. Thanks to you all - you rock! :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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That’s very kind of you, @Feathertip - thank you so much!

Glad you’re back safe and I hope you had a wonderful vacation :heart: :hugs:

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