How to copy a post into a new post?

[The Invigilator]

I see a lot of people are copying others posts into a new one and then typing a response under it. I have tried to do this on the IPad but havn't been able too. Any advice? not sure what I am doing wrong - but then you all know I am a techie wally

[Romig1]

When you open a reply box, can you not see a "Quote" button (Top RHS)?

Click on that, then type your reply under the quoted text box.

Simples!

[The Invigilator]

DOH thanks Romig

[Romig1]

Go on then....do a test!

[Kendhni]

You can also multi-quote ... as David pointed out to me the other day.

If you use the 'post reply' button (rather than 'quick reply' ... although you can use 'quick reply' and then select 'full editor') and scroll down you will see the previous posts on the thread. Each one has a quote button beside it .. if you click that it will add the quotes into the post as below

Go on then....do a test!

DOH thanks Romig

When you open a reply box, can you not see a "Quote" button (Top RHS)?

Click on that, then type your reply under the quoted text box.

Simples!

[towny44]

Go on then....do a test!

DOH thanks Romig

When you open a reply box, can you not see a "Quote" button (Top RHS)?

Click on that, then type your reply under the quoted text box.

Simples!

Well I never, you learn something new every day on this forum.

[david63]

Does that mean that we are now an "educational establishment"?

Can we claim a grant???

[kaymar]

Does that mean that we are now an "educational establishment"?

Can we claim a grant???

Yes, David, you may certainly apply.

[Meg 50]

is it possible to

a) lift quotes from other threads?

b) have a gadget on posts that when clicked takes you back to that quote's original posting?

[david63]

is it possible to

a) lift quotes from other threads?

b) have a gadget on posts that when clicked takes you back to that quote's original posting?

Only if you use different software

[The Invigilator]

Go on then....do a test!

Hee hee happy days I can do it, I can do it

Thankyou

[The Invigilator]

Does that mean that we are now an "educational establishment"?

Can we claim a grant???

If that's the case - can I have a certificate - have I past the test?

[qbman1]

Oh boy...I worry about some people !!

[david63]

Oh boy...I worry about some people !!

That's OK - some people worry about you

[Meg 50]

is it possible to

a) lift quotes from other threads?

b) have a gadget on posts that when clicked takes you back to that quote's original posting?

Only if you use different software

fair enough!

thank you for taking the time to listen to our suggestions

[Mervyn and Trish]

Go on then....do a test!

Hee hee happy days I can do it, I can do it

Thankyou

is it possible to

a) lift quotes from other threads?

b) have a gadget on posts that when clicked takes you back to that quote's original posting?

Only if you use different software

Does that mean that we are now an "educational establishment"?

Can we claim a grant???

Egad that's clever. Knew how to do a single quote but not the multi quote thingy.

[The Monocled Mutineer]

One issue seems to be that if an abusive comment gets 'censored' it may often still show under other memeber's replies by way of the quote facility. A case in point is the quoting from a.n.other member that I am a 'pompous snob' and supporting that abusive statement.

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[david63]

One issue seems to be that if an abusive comment gets 'censored' it may often still show under other memeber's replies by way of the quote facility. A case in point is the quoting from a.n.other member that I am a 'pompous snob' and supporting that abusive statement.

... and it is for that reason that when a post is "moderated" there is quite often a knock on effect with other posts and some perfectly legitimate posts end up having to be deleted which causes a degree of upset with some members to the extent that they leave the forum

[oldbluefox]

If debris is left behind as a consequence of quotes it's a simple job to contact the moderating team who can rectify the matter.

[Kendhni]

... some perfectly legitimate posts end up having to be deleted which causes a degree of upset with some members to the extent that they leave the forum

It is amazing how 'precious' and delicate some people can be.

[Manoverboard]

One issue seems to be that if an abusive comment gets 'censored' it may often still show under other memeber's replies by way of the quote facility. A case in point is the quoting from a.n.other member that I am a 'pompous snob' and supporting that abusive statement. ...

Purely for completeness ...

I would add that the posts in question were raised in March, or was it April, are located in a ' Locked ' Topic of limited interest but that they have now been ' deleted '.