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smilies (Original Post) llashram May 2021 OP
The post formatting buttons use JavaScript to operate. Make7 May 2021 #1
thanks llashram May 2021 #2
If you can't even see some buttons, it could be a screen size/browser positioning issue. Make7 May 2021 #3

Make7

(8,543 posts)
1. The post formatting buttons use JavaScript to operate.
Fri May 21, 2021, 11:58 PM
May 2021

Is it just the smilies that don't work? Or do the other buttons (e.g. link, excerpt, etc.) also not work? How about the DU Rec button (it also uses JavaScript)?

What browser, device, operating system are you using when experiencing this issue?

Here is a link to the list of smilies:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/emoticons/

You could always copy and paste them in if you can't get the formatting button to work.

llashram

(6,265 posts)
2. thanks
Sat May 22, 2021, 12:08 AM
May 2021

I think it's my system. If the emoticon button does not show up I have to log out and log back in. Usually, they show up. weird

Make7

(8,543 posts)
3. If you can't even see some buttons, it could be a screen size/browser positioning issue.
Sat May 22, 2021, 12:21 AM
May 2021

Especially if you're using a phone or small tablet.

Browser positioning problems can be erratic. Try using a different browser (if available) to see if the results are similar. If it keeps happening, try posting screen captures of when it isn't, and when it is, working so people can get a better idea of what might be happening.

I haven't had that issue so I can't offer anything very specific.

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