scroll posts

[alondra]

for some reason some posts seem wide, have to scroll to read them, any body else have this problem and know why??

[rtyp3]

No, I don't have this problem, but it is most likely caused by the resolution on your monitor being too low. That makes it so everything has to be a larger size, thus stretching text and pictures off the side of the screen if necessary.

[Brydon]

It usually happens when a pic is posted whichis wider than usual and then all the rest of the posts are wider as well.

[chipbgt]

I dont think it has anything to do with monitor resolution, im at 1600X1200 and it still happens on some threads. I notice it happens on some posts that have a link like this (edited down to a hyperlink for the benefit of alondra to see the difference): chipbgt's link (http://www.thisisareallylongurlthatstretchesallthewayacro ssthescreenandsothepagecantbreakitupintopiecessoit justmakesitrunthewholelengthofhtepagekindadeal.com )

Did that change anything for you alondra? Now that the link no longer wraps around the screen, there should be no horizontal scroll bar.

Holy cow....you have got to be kidding me, your running at 640 by 480? up your resolution some http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif


[This message has been edited by chipbgt (edited 05-27-2000).]

[alondra]

this happens randomly of posts in the same topic.
strange when sent back to topic all posts twice as wide as screenwhen I opened be for this post all were normal. gremlins http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-26-2000).]

[Warthog]

Right on, Chip.
http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
Warthog

[alondra]

at present all posts in this topic double width of screen, checked some other topics normal. strange. all the headdings are OK only the post it is as if there was no word wrap. if that is the right term. will check my other box see if same.
Al

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-26-2000).]

[Mntsnow]

Sorry Chip, You didnt blow out my screen frames http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif You would have to had made that url a bit longer! I run 1600x1280 resolution so it takes a pretty long one to do that to me http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Alondra, I bet if you were to increase your screen resolution that would fix it for you http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif If your running higher than 1280x1024 then Chip's url would not have blown out your frames and you would not need to scroll.

Mntsnow

[socalgal]

Thing is... the standard size set for this site is still 800x600, so unless one is running a higher res, you'll get the blown out format.

That's why we don't encourage longcharacterlineswithoutspacingorbreaks http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

[chipbgt]

It didnt work on mine either Mntsnow (same resolution here) but I guessed it would be sufficient enough for lower resolutions http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gif

[OuTpaTienT]

Well, I'm at 1280x1024 and it DID expand way outside of my browsers view...know why? Cause my browser is in a window that's only about 3/4's of my screen width (or less).

Do all you people really use your browsers' at full screen? Personally I don't like to run at full screen...not sure why...I guess I just lose the whole concept of Windoze & and multiple apps running simutaniously. I know you can still switch between apps, but it's a "visual thing" with me. Hell, if we wanted to run single programs at full screen then we should've stuck with DOS. http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gifuT

[alondra]

Im running at 640x480 any thing above that and I get a wierd desktop with 1 large section the desktop, and 3 small sections. 90% of topics are fine, and in the others all the frame work is fine just the writeing, dont understand why this only happens in a small number of topics with no change in the comp. guess Ill just live with it http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif
same on both comps. thanks any way.
Al

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-26-2000).]

[OuTpaTienT]

alondra, what do you mean you don't understand why it happens???

Um,...don't take this next comment as me being rude because it's really just me being a smart-*** (there is a difference).

Comment:
If you're gonna ask a question, you might wanna give some thought to actually reading the posts of those that replied to you. I say that because it's very plainly spelled out why the "wide-post" occurs. (hint: listen to chipbgt)

http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/wink.gifuTpaTienT

[Mntsnow]

Out,

Just FYI....I like to SURF in full screen (less scrolling and such to do)

But when I work I run "window'd" because with the 1600x1200 screen res I can place a lot of different backup monitoring jobs and system monitorings up and be able to look at them all (well the majority) without having to so any clicking http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

Mntsnow

[thekingofpain]

Ive noticed the same thing, seems like it is a new occurance and sorta sux...

[chipbgt]

I surf at about 85-90% of my desktop and leave the side open to see AIM and if I have wintv on I keep it in the corner just to watch. I am definitely a minimalist but for surfing its just worth it to have it as large as you can.

in basic terms: what is happening with links or with long strings of characters is that the software will not break it up into multiple pieces because it would have no way of knowing where a logical place to break it up would be, hence it puts the whole thing on one line. Higher the resolution, better the chance it will all fit on the screen without having to scroll.

yaaaaay http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif

[This message has been edited by chipbgt (edited 05-27-2000).]

[alondra]

I carefully read all
answers, there are no
long strings ot links
in this topic.
The kingofpain, are
you having the same
experience as I?, was
beguining to think I
was in the twilight zone.
just for the heck of it
am typing this all in
only the first half of
the area available
hmm printed out in just the first half of the screen, dont think has any thing to do with sysopt or my comps, just an unexplainable anomaly, I can live with.

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-27-2000).]

[alondra]

sorry
I forgot to mention chipbgts post but this problem started long before chipbgts link in fact before I posted this topic.

the above shows on my screen as one sentence 21 words long, except for the word sorry

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-27-2000).]

[chipbgt]

alondra,

see above on my fourth post now.

[alondra]

Hi chip. tried your link and got page cannot be displayed. I will admit I know nothing about monitor resolution, have always used 640-480 when I increase it the screen gos weird,four sections one large and three small and every thing is off screen, the only way I can get back is cont/ esc to get the start menu. would like to better understand this. I know im missing something.
this is weird, now every post in this topic is normal

[This message has been edited by alondra (edited 05-27-2000).]

[chipbgt]

ugh.....

the link is a generic link http://sysopt.earthweb.com/forum/smile.gif I made it a hyperlink(smaller) so that the page for you would possibly no longer have the scroll bar at the bottom.

incidentally, what size monitor do you have? and how old is it? and what kind of video card?

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[OuTpaTienT]

<---[grinning in bewilderment, shakes his head, lets out a heavy sigh and moves on to other things.]

[chipbgt]

<---- decides to follow Outpatient to next thread.

[Warthog]

THE REASON WHY THE SCREEN WAS SO WIDE WAS BECAUSE SOMEONE TYPED A VERY LONG LINK. IT IS LIKE TYPING A SENTENCE WITHOUT ANY SPACES IN IT. TRY IT SOMETIME. YOU'LL LIKE IT.

WARTHOG

[Dave_H]

Al
The 4'th post down by chipbgt contains the long URL that stretched the tread out, its the post dated 5-26-00 07:32 PM.

BTW- I think that if he were to edit the link and make it a "hyperlink" it would shrink the thread down to normal size
I'll try it:
chipbgt's link (http://www.thisisareallylongurlthatstretchesallthewayacro ssthescreenandsothepagecantbreakitupintopiecessoit justmakesitrunthewholelengthofhtepagekindadeal.com )
Dave

[alondra]

thanks guys, this will be a topic at the next comp. club meet.

[Warthog]

holy hannah....

Warthog

[Buji]

Do you guys have to act like jerks? The guy wants some help here.

[chipbgt]

We arent acting like jerks...we answered his question at least 4 or 5 times. I'm beginning to think hes just messing with us now.

[Warthog]

Exactly.

Warthog

[alondra]

I dont make posts to play with someones mind. only to seek information, and rarely an answer if I have an answer. and in some topics to express an opinion I believe (maybe not) I indicated I understand the long link thing, the later part of my problem is the screen I get at higher resolutions. some of the posters here at 13 to 16 have forgoten more about computers than I know. posibly because they have the schooling in them that I don't. If I have annoyed any one here I apologize.
Al

[OuTpaTienT]

Nothing to worry about alondra, I think it's just a classic case of miscommunication.

You didn't quite make it clear that you understood the first problem (of links being too long) and that you were still seeking an answer to the second problem (your video corruption at higher resolutions).

Can't know for sure what the problem is without some information on your system. However, a good place to start troubleshooting would be to try using different video drivers.

If you want help with this problem (and I would because that is a serious problem) please go start a thread in Video Cards and Monitors and give us some detailed info about your system. Although personally I have a bad habit of being a smart-***, I can often be very helpful if you give me a chance.

[alondra]

Thank you, sorry about that, will do as you suggest.
Al