I wish the formatting buttons were ABOVE the Subject line

[Skipjacker]

I like to be efficient on a computer... the fewer switches from keyboard to mouse the more effective and efficient I am. So I use lots of keyboard shortcuts to accomplish what would otherwise be done with a mouse. is a favorite. In an email, type the subject, hit and I'm in the body. I keep doing that on the forums too but unfortunately the next control in the tab order is the row of formatting - something like 25 buttons... If you rearrange the form to put the buttons about the subject then this will function more like other messaging systems.

I'm guessing this is a canned app, but usually there are some configuration options. If not tell me the vendor, I'll bug them.

[Admin]

Good suggestion. I usually reply to existing posts and don't enter a title, so I hadn't really noticed this. I know there is a tabindex parameter in html forms, so there should be a way to control the order without changing the actualy display. The forum host is www.forumotion.com. I posted a support query to see if anyone knows how to do this on their system. I'll let you know what I hear.

Thanks,
Warren

[Skipjacker]

This is Mark Brady btw. I have a draft of the email I promised to send.

I fill out a title even in replies (honestly it should default to the original or be disabled) but then I hit

Now be honest, "Is this right at the top of the list of things you're not going to do this year?"

[Admin]

Mark from Constellation? How's it going?

Come on! I'm definitely working on this. I browsed the user forum, search google, and posted a question. If it requires custom .php work, it won't happen, but if someone can give me a relatively easy solution, I'll definitely implement it. This is a lot more fun than what I'm supposed to be doing!

This just in -- I checked the forum forum and saw this cryptic reply from Mr. Mario who is listed as a Global Moderator:
"Sorry you can't here."

I'm not sure what that means, but you can see for yourself at this link:
Forum forum post

I think it's time for your suggestion email...

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