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HTML Sandbox is locked - Requesting HTML Information, Links, etc. for FReeper Newbies
Self | August 17, 2002 | MeeknMing

Posted on 08/18/2002 4:46:35 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP

HTML Sandbox is locked - Requesting HTML
Information, Links, etc. for FReeper Newbies



No.....this is not a request for help for myself, lol ! This is for folks that are new to FreeRepublic.com that need a place to practice their HTML before posting on the regular threads. When I see a new FReeper that posts an article and the first reply is "Paragraphs are our friends" (or the likes), I will send them links to the NEWCOMERS: Welcome Center and Information thread and the HTML Bootcamp (Cyber patriot training) thread. This way, they may become oriented to FreeRepublic and their posts will go up and be better received by the FReeper audience.

Perhaps in all the recent changes FreeRepublic has undergone, I missed something? When I search for the "Sandbox" I find quite a few of them, but they are all "locked read-only". I'm trying to find out if there is an active "Sandbox" for folks to practice their HTML skills. If there is not one now, can someone post one? Perhaps there is a "Sandbox" posted now under a different name, or a place outside of FreeRepublic that one can practice their HTML posting skills. Bottom line, I think you see I'm looking for a place that I can direct new folks to so they can practice HTML.

Last, if you have any links to HTML instruction, etc., or anything that might be helpful to FReeper newbies (or helpful to anyone for that matter), please post them here.


TOPICS: Front Page News; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: faq; freepernewbies; htmlchallenged; newcomers
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To: MeeknMing
That is a good idea. I know there are occasions when I would like a place to "Text" a post. I used to use the sandbox, but now I can't.

All you have to do is put your HTML on a notepad file then "save as" a .htm file type instead of saving it as a .txt file. After saving it as a .htm it'll look like an internet shortcut. Just double click it and your browser will open it as it will appear when posted.

I get $60 an hour for tech support, you owe me $2.

21 posted on 08/18/2002 6:54:24 AM PDT by AAABEST
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Your link brought up File not found.

I tried playing with your link and I think this is the right place?:

The HTML Laboratory
http://www.cwru.edu/cgi-bin/tutorial/laboratory

Thanks so much, TGYC !

22 posted on 08/18/2002 6:58:13 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Your link brought up File not found.

I tried playing with your link and I think this is the right place?:

The HTML Laboratory
http://www.cwru.edu/cgi-bin/tutorial/laboratory

Thanks so much, TGYC !

23 posted on 08/18/2002 6:59:10 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: AAABEST
I get $60 an hour for tech support, you owe me $2.

LOL ! Thanks! Will this do?



24 posted on 08/18/2002 7:00:59 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: TxBec
That is absolutely true!! LOL!
25 posted on 08/18/2002 7:12:18 AM PDT by MoJo2001
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To: MeeknMing
Hi MnM, this thread has such good info, I think I might "bookmark" it to my homepage....now, how do I do dat? : ) TIA : )

(BTW, what's that little thingie next to your smiley face? I can't quite make it out.)

26 posted on 08/18/2002 7:12:28 AM PDT by American Preservative
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To: MeeknMing
Here is the HTML Cheat Sheet that I use

Just downland the software and type what you want to say and the software will type up the codes for ya .. then just copy and paste it into your post

What can I say .. I'm a lazy freeper .. LOL

HTML Font Colorizer

27 posted on 08/18/2002 7:12:49 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: MeeknMing
Example of it ..

Good Morning MeeknMing




28 posted on 08/18/2002 7:18:36 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: MeeknMing
Here is another site for help

Funky Chickens

29 posted on 08/18/2002 7:24:44 AM PDT by Mo1
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To: MeeknMing
bttt
30 posted on 08/18/2002 7:31:26 AM PDT by summer
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To: MeeknMing
Bumpity Bump for all newbies!!
31 posted on 08/18/2002 7:32:43 AM PDT by JustAmy
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To: Mo1

bookmarking this one

32 posted on 08/18/2002 7:34:02 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: TxBec
Maybe they can put the Sandbox in the Smokey Back Room. rofl. Nooo. then the newbies would be totally abused with the relaxed rules. lol
33 posted on 08/18/2002 7:39:59 AM PDT by Unknown Freeper
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To: MeeknMing
I'll toss in my 2 cents for the newbies now. It took me forever before I figured it out (I had to slap my forehead when I did).. but to link to a picture you see somewhere, RIGHT click on it..

Look for where it says "copy image location" and just LEFT click on that. It will automatically be cut for you to paste into the quotes <img src=" > (had to leave out one of the quotations for this to show up.)

34 posted on 08/18/2002 7:45:24 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: Unknown Freeper
I thought the smokey back room WAS the abuse room LOL
35 posted on 08/18/2002 7:46:18 AM PDT by TxBec
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To: brityank
Another thing; Right Click and "View Source" will give
you the underlying HTML for the page you're viewing.

Yes, that's true. Alternative is from browser pull-down menu
click on "View" then "Source". Thank you!

36 posted on 08/18/2002 8:04:48 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: MeeknMing
http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a38d821710885.htm
37 posted on 08/18/2002 8:09:20 AM PDT by Ragin1
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub
Thanks, TGYC !
38 posted on 08/18/2002 8:09:55 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: prisoner6
This is the first time I've seen either of those sites.
Thank you so much!
39 posted on 08/18/2002 8:18:03 AM PDT by MeekOneGOP
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To: brityank
Another thing; Right Click and "View Source" will give you the underlying HTML for the page you're viewing.

I found an old HTML page on FR that had a link to where you could find "View Partial Source". I have loved that little trick ever since.

You can highlight a section of a page and view the source HTML code for it. Saves ya alot of headache in the long run.

40 posted on 08/18/2002 8:20:50 AM PDT by LowOiL
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