Why don't links open a new window anymore?

coindaughter

Is it just me...is it a problem on my end? It used to be that embedded links opened a new window. Now, it stays on the same window. I liked it the other way better.

nwcs

It depends on how people created the links. If you use the http link from the toolbar in the message window, it'll still open a new window.

ebay

coindaughter

That's what I mean...your link stayed on my original window.

nwcs

Hmm, are you using a popup stopping program? That usually does it.

FC57Coins

CD:

Mine pops up a new window - may be your settings on your end.

Frank

LanLord

Instead of clicking the left mouse button on the link, right click the link and select open in new window, this will work regardless of how it was created.

coindaughter

Thanks. Maybe my husband changed some setting. I'll do what LanLord says. Thanks!

kranky

<< <i>Instead of clicking the left mouse button on the link, right click the link and select open in new window, this will work regardless of how it was created. >>



That's what I do at any site. It's just a habit I got into. For what it's worth, holding down SHIFT while left-clicking also will open the link in a new window. I prefer using the right-click menu, but some people like using SHIFT.

RLinn

Coindaughter's problem reminded me of something I don't understand. How do you get a jpeg to show in the actual post as opposed to being a separate link? I've noticed Russ does this a lot and I don't seem to be smart enough to figure it out. Boy, confessing inadequacies is tough.

airplanenut

Just type:

{img} http://mysite.com/image.jpg {/img}

Where { and } are [ and ]

If you don't have your pics anywhere, upload them as an attached file, then copy the address from your post and use it as the image address.

Jeremy

RLinn

Hey, Jeremy, thanks for teaching an old dog a new trick.

Gilbert

AirplaneNut

Isn't that what the image icon above does? I have never been able to insert an image either.

CoinDaughter

I think it's probably your settings too. I am still getting new windows; now, even the attachments open in a new window.

Loki

<< <i>Isn't that what the image icon above does? I have never been able to insert an image either. >>



Some Sites that let you store images will not let you link to those images. Geocities is a good example. See if your ISP provides you with some online storage capacity. Most do.