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rgbecker

(4,890 posts)
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 12:36 PM Jan 2021

Sometimes after starting a post, I decide not to continue.

As there is no "Cancel" button on the "Post a New Discussion thread" page (See below) I usually have to delete what I wrote and then move back or forward to another destination. Is there another alternative, or do you think a Cancel button should be added?

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Sometimes after starting a post, I decide not to continue. (Original Post) rgbecker Jan 2021 OP
I do that now and then too. grumpyduck Jan 2021 #1
Just abandon it, don't hit "post my reply" button. marybourg Jan 2021 #2
If you hit the back button it asks do you mean to disregard the comment; just say yes lettucebe Jan 2021 #3
Thanks for the help, everyone. nt rgbecker Jan 2021 #4
I do a hard shutdown and reboot intrepidity Feb 2021 #5

grumpyduck

(6,686 posts)
1. I do that now and then too.
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 12:45 PM
Jan 2021

If you just go back or forward a page, the post will disappear. No need to erase.

marybourg

(13,659 posts)
2. Just abandon it, don't hit "post my reply" button.
Fri Jan 15, 2021, 12:50 PM
Jan 2021

and go elsewhere, either on the site or off it.

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