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4 years 6 months ago #82336 by ferryfarm@gmail.com
Hi Steve,
I understand you removed the home page code so I can fix it and put it back. I do not know how to do that. I am concerned because it took me a long time to create the web home page, with photos and quotes, and now it is blank. I understand you removed the contents, but I do not know how to code in html, and I do not know how to recognize "junk" formatting from MSWord. I am also concerned that the images may be difficult to put back.
If I could recognize the junk, I think I could eventually figure out how to reinsert it with Source View. Is that a copy and paste?
This is a difficult and distressing situation.
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4 years 6 months ago #82337 by SteveTheTechie

ferryfarm@gmail.com wrote: H
If I could recognize the junk, I think I could eventually figure out how to reinsert it with Source View. Is that a copy and paste?


Yes
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4 years 6 months ago #82338 by SteveTheTechie
Since this looks like it was created in MS Office (MS Word?) you could just copy it from Word and paste it into the editor by correctly using the Paste from Word icon.
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4 years 6 months ago #82343 by ferryfarm@gmail.com
Steve,
The changes I made to the website were typed directly into the FTH editor. I did not write the html. I took over the website last spring. I do not have nor use Windows software or the original code.
If you could highlight or tell me how to recognize the "junk" formatting, I could remove it.

Did you read my entire last message, including concerns about images?
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4 years 6 months ago - 4 years 6 months ago #82344 by SteveTheTechie

Did you read my entire last message, including concerns about images?

Yes. You should not lose any images uploaded to the server.

You have to keep in mind that the rich text editor is just a fancy piece of javascript code that is running. We did not create the editor and we can only try to advise users on how to use it without issues, based on our experience. You may not have copied and pasted from MS Word, but maybe your predecessor did. The text class="MsoBodyText" in the above HTML is a clear indicator that some of the content originated from an MS Office program, likely MS Word. In our experience, any kind of complex content that originated from MS Word tends to cause problems when pasted into the editor--sometimes the paste from Word icon works, sometimes it does not. :(

In most cases we will just strip out HTML content to restore proper functioning. Our role here is not to teach people how to do HTML coding, although read on as I have given you a guess on this below.

As far as how to fix this, my suggestion would be to try to insert altered HTML into a Custom Web Page for testing purposes. If it locks the editor, you could just delete the Custom Web Page... something you cannot do with the Home Page. If it works, then click the Source View button in the home page editor and paste the HTML there.

As far as what altered HTML to use, I am just making guesses myself. You might try the following below... again just a guess. I know it still has the MsoBodyText stuff in it, but I did delete something else that caught my eye and looked odd. Strongly suggest trying this HTML in a Custom Web Page 1st.
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 0, 204);">Start the year with personal growth in a supportive environment.</span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><font color="#3300cc">We are an open club, and we welcome you to join us as we also</font></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><font color="#3300cc">learn and grow together as better leaders and speakers.</font></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;"><span style="font-size:14px;">Smiles and a warm welcome are guaranteed.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;"><span style="font-size:14px;">---------------------</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;"><span style="font-size:14px;">The Pittsburgh Toastmasters Club is one of the oldest clubs east of the Mississippi, and we are proud to be a &quot;Select Distinguished Club&quot;.</span></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;"><strong><span style="font-size:16px;">All guests are welcome!</span></strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;">Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month.&nbsp; </span></p> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3300cc;">We currently use Zoom because of Covid-19 and members continue to progress with their speaking and leadership skills even though we do not meet in person.&nbsp; Now we are also learning and getting pretty good at video conferencing!&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <hr /> <h2 style="text-align: center;">MEETING LOCATION</h2> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Anywhere you can Zoom: &quot;Contact Us&quot; for the link.</h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><strong>2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month 6:00 PM to 7:30&nbsp;PM</strong></h3> <p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><strong>Eventually we will return to:</strong></span></p> <h3 style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><span style="color:#3333cc;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/Screen_Shot_2020-09-18_at_4.40.18_PM.png" style="width: 150px; height: 122px;" /></span></span></h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Bridgeville Public Library<br /> 505 McMillen St.<br /> Bridgeville, PA 15017</h3> <h3 style="text-align: center;">Smiles, support and personal growth await you!</h3> <hr /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#990033;"><span style="font-size:16px;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong style="">OUR AWARDS OVER THE YEARS</strong></span></span></span></h2> <p align="center"><span style="color:#990033;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>President&#39;s Distinguished Club 2008-2009 and 2009-2010</strong></span></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color:#990033;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Select Distinguished Club 2005 - 2006, 2007 - 2008, 2011-2012, 2019 - 2020</strong></span></span></p> <p align="center"><span style="color:#990033;"><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Distinguished Club 2004 - 2005 and 2006 - 2007, 2010-2011, 2013-2014, 2017-2018, 2018 - 2019</strong></span></span></p> <hr /> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#3333ff;"><strong style="">Meet some of our members and learn why they love the Pittsburgh Toastmasters Club!</strong><strong style="font-size: 10.5pt;">&nbsp;</strong></span></h2> <table align="center" border="1" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"> <p><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/2.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></p> </td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Arial">Tim: <span style="color:#212121">&quot;The meetings are FUN!!&nbsp;Members speak on such a wide range of topics - there&#39;s never a dull moment.</span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/3.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:127.65pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:256.0pt; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><w:wrap anchorx="page"></w:wrap>Jeff: &quot;I love the support each member provides to the other members of the club. It makes for a safe and comfortable learning environment.&quot;<w:wrap anchorx="page"></w:wrap></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/4.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Elizabeth: &quot;I love how Dan, Scott, Tim and others make me laugh.&quot;</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/6.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></td> <td style="width: 502px;">Aisha: &quot;I joined Toastmasters to both grow as a speaker and leader.&quot;</td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/1.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4.6pt; margin-right:.9pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:142.0pt; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Rick: &quot;I want to help us make our families, friends, selves and world much better.&quot;</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/5.png" style="width: 150px; height: 150px;" /></td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:0in; margin-right:8.45pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:48.25pt; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Doris: &ldquo;I love the sense of humor of our club members and I look forward to every meeting.&quot;</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width: 162px;"> </td> <td style="width: 502px;"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4.65pt; margin-right:72.8pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:84.25pt; text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Dana: &quot;I love that each of us has something to teach each of us! There is always learning and laughter amongst our group and it&rsquo;s a totally refreshing way to end a Wednesday :) &quot;</span></span></span></span></p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <table align="center" style="border:undefined"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:162px"><img alt="" src="/imageuploads/144/IMG_0816__1_.jpeg?_=1607530917348" style="width: 150px; height: auto;" /></td> <td style="width:502px"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4.65pt; margin-right:72.8pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:84.25pt; text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Viba: </span></span></span></span>&ldquo;I like the Toastmasters club because it&nbsp;provides me with wonderful learning opportunities that help me grow as a person and professional.&rdquo;</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:162px"> </td> <td style="width:502px"> <p class="MsoBodyText" style="margin-top:4.65pt; margin-right:72.8pt; margin-bottom:.0001pt; margin-left:84.25pt; text-align:justify; margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:118%"><span style="font-family:Arial"><span style="color:#212121">Prabhu: </span></span></span></span></p> <p>&quot; Pittsburgh Toastmasters is a great place to learn and practice public speaking and leadership skills. This club is a supportive group who always gave&nbsp;me meaningful feedback to enhance my communication skills.&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp; Being a non native speaker I have challenges and the club members are always&nbsp;helping me to learn and fine tune. I am glad to be part of this club.&quot;</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <p></p>
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4 years 6 months ago #82351 by ferryfarm@gmail.com
Steve,

Thank you for your html deletes/editing; that's exactly what I needed. It worked. Hallelujah. Boy, that was scary.

Have a great day,
Elizabeth
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