URL

[Neil D]

I don't know how to do it, but when I use the "URL" and post it in a post, the color of the script is the same as the text in the rest of the post... Now, how does another person know if there is a URL in the post unless he runs his mouse over the words...?? I liked the fact that we USED to be able to see what was a link to another by the color change in the lettering...

Can we change the color [or "colour" for you non-Yank types] of the URL wording?

[Amelia]

Cartoons

Hummmmm looks like a different color to me.

[Neil D]

But only if you put your mouse over the word...

It is still the same color as the rest of the text....

Unless my settings for this software don't allow for different color in the link....?

The Collaboration

Is "The Collaboration" a different color without the use of your mouse? It is not for me...

[Amelia]

Yes Neil. The Collaboration is in blue while your other text is in black

[Neil D]

Well, that just is funky...It's in black for me, and I can not distinquish the color of the lettering from the rest of the text...

So, would my settings be the problem?

[Neil D]

Ok, I figured it out...It was the settings on the board...They did not allow the links to change color...

Thanks anyways for helping Amelia...

[LynnDel]

The black and blue fonts are almost the same color on my monitor.

There are several solutions to make them look more obviously like links. One is to make the actual URL address clickable. Another is to add an underscore to the link, an extra little step or two. Or you could say "Click here --->"

LD

[Nicodema]

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Neil D said:

Ok, I figured it out...It was the settings on the board...They did not allow the links to change color...

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I don't get it -- where is this particular setting? I'm having the same problem: the links are all black unless I mouse over them. It really stinks.

[Dr. Shane]

Maybe we have to change our skin... I have the same problem.

[Nicodema]

That's the problem -- I don't want to change the skin.

[Neil D]

I switched to a dark green skin and the links showed up...

I think that the blue skin also allows the links to show...

The yellow/green skin does NOT allow the links to show up until a mouse goes over the wording, when at that time the coloring changes....

Just an FYI

[Nicodema]

That's the problem: I don't want to change the skin.

I would like the stylesheet of THIS skin to be altered slightly so that the links show up in a different color automatically (and then maybe get underlined when moused over, or somesuch). I know this can be done. Stan????

[Dr. Shane]

Which skin is default?

[Amelia]

OK I don't think it's a problem with the CA skin. I set up the way links and menu bars are colored in my desktop display apperance. You can also set up how large/small fonts are displayed and even which font your computer uses. Just go to your desktop and right click and go to properties.

[cricket]

The only way I can see to do this is to:

1. Click on Tools

2. Then, Internet Options

3. General

4. Accessibility

5. Ignore colors specified on Web pages

Then, all color is gone, except the different color for the link.

I think it does have something to do with the style sheet at AF.

[Nicodema]

It is a problem with the CA (AF) skin: the stylesheet for this particular skin (frosted, the new default skin) does not specify a separate color for link text except on the hover subclass.

View stylesheet here:

>> http://adventistforum.com/ubbtreads/stylesheets/frosted.css <<

You can see the following:

Code:

 a:link {
color: #000000;
text-decoration: none;
background-color: transparent;
}

a:visited {
color: #000000;
text-decoration: none;
background-color: transparent;
}

a:active {
color: #000000;
text-decoration: none;
background-color: transparent;
}

a:hover {
color: #8ccea5;
text-decoration: none;
background-color: transparent;
}

Basically this code says links will be "#000000" -- that is, BLACK -- except on the hover subclass.

I don't wish to alter the way I experience every other site on the internet because of this, so I do not wish to change the settings of my entire browser or desktop.

It's a simple alteration to the skin stylesheet is all. I do this stuff for a living ... ... I know what I'm talking about here! I just don't have access to make the change myself.

[Amelia]

Ok I changed the color for a:link. Someone tell me if they can see a change.

[Nicodema]

A very slight one, nearly indistinguishable. Maybe try #006600 instead? Or perhaps use a contrasting color -- something that goes WITH the beige & green but isn't currently in use -- something like a good sienna-type brown maybe? Get something in the same hue range as the right side of that masthead graphic but with deeper saturation maybe ...

[Nicodema]

Amelia, try this color: #bd9300

If that's too pale, bring it down a few tones to #a67f00

If you need a darker alternative: #957000

[Amelia]

Alright, how is it with #006600 ?

[Nicodema]

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Nicodema said:

Amelia, try this color: #bd9300

If that's too pale, bring it down a few tones to #a67f00

If you need a darker alternative: #957000

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[Amelia]

I guess that means you dont like #006600 ROFL ok trying the others.

[Amelia]

Not sure I like #bd9300

[Amelia]

#a67f00 is better?

[Amelia]

Well I was hoping to get this fixed tonight but I really have to get to bed. Here is a Hex color site. If you see something you like better, post it and I will try it. Or go with what Ive done. Night Night <img src="/ubbtreads/images/graemlins/smilie_bett.gif" alt="" />