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Lost all the posting options
I appear to have lost all the posting options for my comments, like choosing smilies, adding images etc. The 'options bar' has disappeared from above my posting box.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Any help would be most appreciated, thanks! 
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Re: Lost all the posting options
I think this happened before and was a temporary problem. Try searching
In the meantime, you could check if unchecking
Show advanced message editor when posting
in your profile/viewing options helps for an interim.
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- SpiralStaircase
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Harriet wrote:
I think this happened before and was a temporary problem. Try searching
In the meantime, you could check if unchecking
Show advanced message editor when posting
in your profile/viewing options helps for an interim.
Thanks for the advice.
It's still missing but hopefully it will only be temporary.
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Thread Starter- Wholocked
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Is it missing only on quick reply or also when you click 'post reply'?
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- SpiralStaircase
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Re: Lost all the posting options
It's missing from both versions of reply. I can post photos using codes supplied from other websites (like Flickr) but there is no longer the option to post a pic via this forums 'add pic'. Basically, that whole bar that gives smilie/image options etc is gone and I just have a plain message space. 
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Re: Lost all the posting options
That bar uses Javascript. It might do to check that your browser hasn't disabled javascript, or possibly needs updating?
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That bar uses Javascript. It might do to check that your browser hasn't disabled javascript, or possibly needs updating?
I assumed my javascript was up to date but I'll check it, and my browser, and see what happens. Thanks for the help!
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Thread Starter- SpiralStaircase
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Re: Lost all the posting options
That bar uses Javascript. It might do to check that your browser hasn't disabled javascript, or possibly needs updating?
I've just checked my Java and it's all up to date. But it's obviously something wrong with my computer since no one else seems to have the problem. Sigh. I'll keep checking as it's a pain not to be able to use the bar and all it's goodies.
But thanks for the help so far.
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Thread Starter- SpiralStaircase
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Hey again!
Just to say that I've got the bar back!!
Where there is the http code at the top of my computer page, I noticed an image in it, looking like a teeny page but it was broken. I clicked on it and it was something to do with compatability view! And after I clicked it the bar was back! Worth knowing for future hiccups!
So thanks again for the help, and sorry for being a problem...but yeah...all sorted now!
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Thread Starter- Le Bear Polar
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Hello, I'm currently facing the same problem. Not sure what to do about it, my javascript is enabled for this website by pressing on the icon next to the URL, advanced messaging editor is also enabled on my profile, and just updated my Javascript. Thought it'd go off after a while, but it's been three weeks or so now. Helped improve my productivity a bit XD, but I'd like to be able to post pictures and use emoticons again. Any tips, guys?
Last edited by Le Bear Polar (May 18, 2014 4:26 am)
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Have you tried different browsers?
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Did you try SpiralStaircase's solution? Hers was displaying the site in Compatability View - which is an internet explorer feature afaik.
What browser(s) are you using and are they up to date?
As SH said, try a different browser? (I use Chrome and don't have problems)
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Whenever I try logging on in Firefox I can never post any smilies. I use Safari on my Mac and Chrome on my PC.
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- Le Bear Polar
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Re: Lost all the posting options
Guys I found the solution, finally! Thank you so much for your help and suggestions. I contacted Boardhost and they sent a reply suggesting that I cleared the cache from my web browser and lo behold it worked! A helpful tip for anyone facing this problem in the future. 
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