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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2454 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 7012 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: How to create link to specific post in thread? Tue May 12, 2009 9:29 pm | |
| I would like to point someone to a specific post within a thread for a pointer.
How can I create a link to a specific post in a thread?
I do not see anything I can click to create me a unique URL to a specific post (not just to the thread). |
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DickO Silver Wing Expert


Number of posts : 949 Age : 75 Location : Atchison, KS Points : 5514 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Tue May 12, 2009 9:40 pm | |
| Just typing or pasting in the address won't work?? |
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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2454 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 7012 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Tue May 12, 2009 9:49 pm | |
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Cornishman Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 181 Age : 67 Location : Wiltshire UK Points : 4554 Registration date : 2009-04-04
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Wed May 13, 2009 2:24 am | |
| The button that you require is 8th from left and will produce a link like this. Click hereType or paste the URL in the top dialogue box and type the text you want readers to see in the lower box. If you don't want to use the button you can type the BB code (leave out the blanks) [url ] http://www .silverwing600.com/tips-on-using-this-site-f8/how-to-create-link-to-specific-post-in-thread-t497.htm [/url ] or [url = http://www .silverwing600.com/tips-on-using-this-site-f8/how-to-create-link-to-specific-post-in-thread-t497.htm] Click Here [ /url ] |
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Cornishman Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 181 Age : 67 Location : Wiltshire UK Points : 4554 Registration date : 2009-04-04
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Wed May 13, 2009 2:28 am | |
| - honda_silver wrote:
- I would like to point someone to a specific post within a thread for a pointer.
How can I create a link to a specific post in a thread?
I do not see anything I can click to create me a unique URL to a specific post (not just to the thread). Just re-read your post and realised that maybe it's the Quote button you need. Top right of the post. |
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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2454 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 7012 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Wed May 13, 2009 9:47 am | |
| - Cornishman wrote:
- honda_silver wrote:
- I would like to point someone to a specific post within a thread for a pointer.
How can I create a link to a specific post in a thread?
I do not see anything I can click to create me a unique URL to a specific post (not just to the thread). Just re-read your post and realised that maybe it's the Quote button you need. Top right of the post. If you 1) hit the quote button 2) copy the URL 3) paste the URL in a new tab or window You will be brought back to quoted posting that you can reply to. The user could read the quoted post, but then they might accidentally post an unnecessary reply. I just want to be able to point someone to a very specific post in a thread to read. Like I said, the HTTP standard allows for this via a "#label" appended to the URL ... I am looking for a click button to provide the correct URL with the "#label" for the post. |
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jdeereanton Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1997 Age : 73 Location : Huntsville, AL Points : 6525 Registration date : 2008-12-24
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 7:14 am | |
| Bill,
It is early and I thought I'd look at this problem. I open a new window and find the post I want to link to then just copy the address. And then paste that copied address into the new message I'm posting or responding to.
http://silverwing600.forumotion.com/silver-wing-accessories-modifications-f5/do-you-own-a-zumo-550-t406.htm#3727
This is not a simple solution, but it works. |
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jdeereanton Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1997 Age : 73 Location : Huntsville, AL Points : 6525 Registration date : 2008-12-24
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 7:16 am | |
| Okay I tried this and - the result is - it works, but the link does not open a new browser window. So web location awareness is a must.
And, of course you knew this and were aware of how to post a link pointing to a specific post. I guess you are looking for a simple and easy way to capture the url for a specific post?
Last edited by jdeereanton on Sun May 24, 2009 7:20 am; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Attempt to add clarity.) |
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Cornishman Maxi-Scooter Rider


Number of posts : 181 Age : 67 Location : Wiltshire UK Points : 4554 Registration date : 2009-04-04
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 8:23 am | |
| - jdeereanton wrote:
- Okay I tried this and - the result is - it works, but the link does not open a new browser window. So web location awareness is a must.
Dale if you right click on your link- in Firefox or IE8 - you have the option to open that link in a new window or new tab. |
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jdeereanton Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1997 Age : 73 Location : Huntsville, AL Points : 6525 Registration date : 2008-12-24
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 9:49 am | |
| Well, well - I learned something new today. Thank you, it also works in IE7. |
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Opalsboy Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 1292 Age : 76 Location : Rison, Arkansas Points : 5914 Registration date : 2009-01-10
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 2:05 pm | |
| Right click on link has same options using Safari4 Beta as well.
Gary |
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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2454 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 7012 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 4:46 pm | |
| - jdeereanton wrote:
- And, of course you knew this and were aware of how to post a link pointing to a specific post. I guess you are looking for a simple and easy way to capture the url for a specific post?
Yes. I know I can do it ... this is the only forum I have seen where I cannot get a quick link to a specific post and I was trying to make it easy for the non-technical members. |
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honda_silver Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts : 2454 Location : Georgetown, Tx Points : 7012 Registration date : 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: How to create link to specific post in thread? Sun May 24, 2009 4:50 pm | |
| - Cornishman wrote:
- jdeereanton wrote:
- Okay I tried this and - the result is - it works, but the link does not open a new browser window. So web location awareness is a must.
Dale if you right click on your link- in Firefox or IE8 - you have the option to open that link in a new window or new tab. Firefox: Click Tools->Options Click Tabs Under "New page should be opened in" Select "a new tab" |
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