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#237805 18-Jun-2018 21:30
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As above. I’m using an IPad and Safari. If I post something or use the quote function then copy and paste a link, the link does not come out as live/working. I used to use a different browser (Dolphin) and that did work - but Safari, no.

This is frustrating and I’d be keen to hear any comments, solutions etc.




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  #2040075 18-Jun-2018 21:44
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I’m on an iPad.

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=4&topicid=106418





Before paste type without spaces [ url ] and at end of paste [ /url ], no spaces in brackets, I just put spaces so it wouldn’t try and link it.

iPad doesn’t support rich editor to my knowledge.



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  #2040077 18-Jun-2018 21:46
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You beaut - many thanks, will try that. As mentioned, other browser on iPad was ok.




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  #2040089 18-Jun-2018 22:08
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The rich text editor never was worked released on mobile, so the automatic hyperlinking never existed on that platform.

 

I suspect the Dolphin browser is configured to present itself as a desktop browser, and in that case the rich text editor will be loaded.




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  #2040101 18-Jun-2018 22:44
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Safari has a 'request desktop site button'. That might work.

I prefer to bbcode. How to link in the quick reply. You're already using it.

There could be a badge for using every tag ; ).

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  #2040103 18-Jun-2018 22:53
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I can’t see the ‘request desktop site’ button but I always use DT sites on iPad wherever possible, incl gz.




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  #2040106 18-Jun-2018 23:04
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eracode: I can’t see the ‘request desktop site’ button but I always use DT sites on iPad wherever possible, incl gz.

 

Click share in the browser and you should find Request Desktop Site in the bottom row of icons. It was the one after Print on my iPad :)





 
 
 
 

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  #2040109 18-Jun-2018 23:11
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Test

 

 

 

https://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=4&topicid=237805

 

 

 

Thanks @Brumfondl - that does work ‘as is’ and easier than typing URL etc before and after. 




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  #2040126 19-Jun-2018 00:45
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Fantastic, using the desktop site will be heaps easier. Thanks gzt and Brumfondl.

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  #2040502 19-Jun-2018 14:29
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Damn it.. one less bbcode user. ; ).

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