Terabits explained

[DenGar]

Terabits

[Samantha]

Excellent example, but this is definitely a case for using a URL shortener, if ever there was one. The super-long url stretches my screen out so that I have to scroll sideways to reach the links on the right side of the page.

http://bit.ly/94Yfsr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; or even terabits explained would solve that problem.

[Samantha]

After a bit of experimenting, I see that the extra long URL is only a problem in the Rainbow Pearl & Aero Black skins. I'll keep that in mind for future navigation, and temporarily switch to something that's designed to keep the posts corralled into a single screen width.

[StuartR]

...I see that the extra long URL is only a problem in the Rainbow Pearl & Aero Black skins...

It causes horizontal scrolling in subsilver2 as well.

[HansV]

OK, one can switch to another skin, but I agree that it'd be better to use the [url=...]description[/url] syntax. I'll edit Dengar's post.

[ChrisGreaves]

... this is definitely a case for using a URL shortener,

I dunno so much.
When we're talking"terrabits" I want a decent-sized url for my money ...

[DenGar]

OK, one can switch to another skin, but I agree that it'd be better to use the [url=...]description[/url] syntax. I'll edit Dengar's post.

My apologies. I was well aware of the length, but my preview showed no indication the URL would present a problem.
I also need instruction on using the URL shortener.

[Leif]

I also need instruction on using the URL shortener.

Hans gave a description above, and you can get a quick reminder (immediately below the row of buttons) by hovering your mouse over the URL icon button:

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The second example gives you 'alternative' text instead of showing the full URL.

[jonwallace]

Sorry, I misread this as Terrahawks .....