View Full Version : New Format (Too wide for my screen???)
D'Artagnan
08-08-2007, 17:48
I've never had a problem with the Whiteblaze screens appearing on my monitor until now. The new "Straightforward Forum" text scrolls off the right of my screen. Is there a fix for this I need to make or is it affecting everyone? If so, can it be corrected?
Thanks!
FYI: I always have either Favorites or History pinned. Displays fine for me on a 17 inch monitor.
Skidsteer
08-08-2007, 18:14
Sure you didn't inadvertently change your zoom level? My cat did that once.
He was playing with the mouse.
FYI: I always have either Favorites or History pinned. Displays fine for me on a 17 inch monitor.
Seems to me I may have had the same problem. I think at some point I set my Favorites and/or History window as wide as possible while still allowing WhiteBlaze to display properly.
If you too have that window pinned make it smaller. Move your pointer to its right margin at which time a double-headed arrow will appear. Hold down your left button and move the right margin of that window left until your WhiteBlaze window fits.
RiverWarriorPJ
08-08-2007, 18:36
No issues here.
DiTTo....LooKs FiNe fRoM HeRe..
I've never had a problem with the Whiteblaze screens appearing on my monitor until now. The new "Straightforward Forum" text scrolls off the right of my screen. Is there a fix for this I need to make or is it affecting everyone? If so, can it be corrected?
Thanks!
I agree, display is too wide on my work computer, but OK at home. Doesn't really matter since I would never ever waste my time at work looking at Whiteblaze.
Jim Adams
08-08-2007, 19:50
I agree, display is too wide on my work computer, but OK at home. Doesn't really matter since I would never ever waste my time at work looking at Whiteblaze.
:) that's a shame.
geek
Nightwalker
08-08-2007, 23:20
I agree, display is too wide on my work computer, but OK at home. Doesn't really matter since I would never ever waste my time at work looking at Whiteblaze.
It is definitely set wider. It's kind of like the original settings were made for an 800x600 display, and this one is set for a 1024x768 setup. No big deal, just inconsistent. It's the button/menu bar across the top being wider that causes most of it, I think. There is definitely a difference.
Not complaining, however. I love this place. :sun
7Sisters
08-08-2007, 23:25
It's too wide for my monitor as well (use a X31 IBM laptop).
refreeman
08-09-2007, 00:04
No issues here.
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 13:09
Wow! Glad I found this subject I thought it was just my computer(or me). If anyone knows a SIMPLE solution you are welcome to PM me the details. Plain english please I'm not great with electronic gadgets. Thanks.
Cyndie
Alligator
08-09-2007, 13:18
Here's what I believe is the problem. ATTroll recently updated three forums, Straight Forward, Hooking Up, and the Ride Board to a new color scheme. I think he needs to set the template so that these forums automatically fit the user's screen. I'll bet that setting got changed on his end or reset itself.
People with problems, is your screen resolution set to 800X600? Check the other two forums above and let us know if those two also wrap past the edge of your screens. I'm guessing they do and once a few people confirm we can mention it to ATTroll. He probably knows how to fix it.
shelterbuilder
08-09-2007, 13:29
Yeah, they are too big for my screen, too.
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 13:35
Everything on this site is too big for my screen
change the resolution in your settings......find the pixel that will fit. control panel, display, setting.. hope this helps!
Alligator
08-09-2007, 13:44
Everything on this site is too big for my screenWhat is your screen resolution set at? If you set it at 1024X768 everything should fit.
When you say everything do you possibly just mean the top menu bar? Go to the home page and let us know what doesn't fit.
I agree with Allegator - its the ony forum that does not autofit my screen - not an issue with me but I am only using about 60% of the width for text and the rest is blank (1600x1200 is the screen setting for me).
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 13:54
Went to the Home Page. On the right side of the screen all of the following are completely off the page: Monthly sponsor section, Appalachian Trail Dates, Calander, Recent Threads, etc.
P.S I may have to dissapear for a while. Have someone coming to fix the AC. It's going to be 100 here again today.
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 13:59
OOPS! Forgive the spelling errors. It's 84 in the house and the dog and I are a bit fried.
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 15:13
Okay. Changed the resolution from 800x600 to next setting which is 1024x768. Now everything fits and then some! Will just have to switch back and forth since this makes the print too small for S/O to read when he uses the computer. Thanks again for the info.
Uncle Silly
08-09-2007, 15:26
Okay. Changed the resolution from 800x600 to next setting which is 1024x768. Now everything fits and then some! Will just have to switch back and forth since this makes the print too small for S/O to read when he uses the computer. Thanks again for the info.
In Firefox you can make the print bigger by hitting Ctrl-+, or by using the View menu (View->Text Size). Most other applications have ways to enlarge the default font as well. You might look into changing default font sizes instead of switching back and forth between resolutions.
Alligator
08-09-2007, 15:27
Okay. Changed the resolution from 800x600 to next setting which is 1024x768. Now everything fits and then some! Will just have to switch back and forth since this makes the print too small for S/O to read when he uses the computer. Thanks again for the info.I PM'ed ATTroll and he made a change, so maybe try again at 800X600 if you need to.
D'Artagnan
08-09-2007, 15:32
Works great for me now. THANKS!!! :banana
Uncle Silly
08-09-2007, 15:33
I PM'ed ATTroll and he made a change, so maybe try again at 800X600 if you need to.
and make sure you do a hard-reload (Ctrl-Shift-R in Firefox) to make sure your browser picks up all the changes.
I PM'ed ATTroll and he made a change, so maybe try again at 800X600 if you need to.
My work computer works great now. I will still never ever waste work time looking at Whiteblaze.
-SEEKER-
08-09-2007, 16:50
This is Great! Thanks everyone! I'm also finding my way around other areas of the site now and picking up some very useful info from just reading. TOO COOL!!!!!