Suggestion Button for Rich Text?

[AlbaGuBrath]

So, I've been trying to work with BBCode recently and I've noticed something that's rather annoying. Since Rich Text being the default caused problems for my code, I ended up switching to the Code Editor, but then I can't do things like easily add a link, quote a post, or tag someone. Of course, there's code for this, so it isn't impossible, but it is a more irritating and complicated process. If I want to use these functions normally, I have to switch them in my preferences, write the few words I needed them for, and then switch back to the Code Editor before I code again, which is really annoying.
So, I was wondering if it would be possible to make the Editor default without removing Rich Text entirely. There's already a button to switch from Rich Text to the Editor, so why not a button to switch the other way around? Of course, this isn't a critical problem, but it may make some people's lives a bit easier.

 

[cupidcreep]

There is a button at the bottom when in the BBCode Editor that says 'use rich text editor.'

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

But not when the Editor is the default. At least, I'm not seeing one now...

 

[cupidcreep]

If you reset your preferences back to normal, it should work just fine. (:

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

I know, but then it breaks my code every time I open it. I write my code in a GDoc to help with that, but then I have to hunt down and repaste the document every time I want to edit, even if it's just a minor text change. Keeping the Rich Text turned off prevents that (I can make minor changes directly if I need to), but then I don't have the option to switch back without completely changing my settings.
Like I said, it isn't critical, but it is very annoying.

 

[cupidcreep]

Try always saving your post when in the bbcode editor, as the rich text editor can mess up the code sometimes. You shouldn't have to change your settings, as there is a bbcode editor button on the rich text editor if you have the default preferences.

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

I know, and I do that when I use normal preferences, but it still messes up my code. I type my code in a GDoc and paste it into the Code Editor, which works fine. But then I notice that I made a typo or I need to add some information to my post. I hit Edit and it automatically opens Rich Text, and when I go to the Editor, it's garbled. So, I have to go find my GDoc again, paste the whole code again, hope that it's the right one and not the similar-looking code in the next tab (if I'm working on a set of pages), and check that no gremlins have sneaked in before posting. All that to change 'bad' to 'sad' or delete a comma or something.

 

[Chordling]

If you're working from a doc, just keep it open and save it. That way you don't have to keep finding it.

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

But several days later? For a page that needs to be updated regularly? Anyway, that's not really what I was asking about. As it stands, with Rich Text enabled in your preferences, you have Rich Text set as your default and have the option to switch between Rich Text and the Editor as you like. But, if you disable it (to be able to make minor code changes directly and save yourself some steps while coding), you get the Editor as your default but don't have the option to switch. This seems a little off considering you do have the option otherwise. So, what I was asking is whether or not that could be practically fixed. If it's possible to switch back and forth with one option, why not with the other?

Edit: I noticed just now that a Quote button has appeared where there wasn't one before, so is it possibly just a glitch for that option to be missing?

 

[Chordling]

I know it can be frustrating but that is the system that I use on a daily basis. My Google Doc account has RpNation documents dating back to three years ago. x3

I am personally unaware whether this can be altered. My guess is that it is a software function that may have to be fixed by the developer themselves (which is not as fast as clicking a few buttons). yoongi and I were simply giving you an alternative while your suggestion is brought to the administration's attention.

Where specifically are you seeing the 'Quote' button? There should always be a quote button on the bottom of every post.

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

Okay, that's all I needed to know. I didn't know whether or not it was just a bug or something, or whether it just hadn't been considered. It just makes the regular settings really not a viable option if you're trying to code, but the Editor isn't great for just regular chat and stuff.

I'm seeing the quote button at the bottom where it's supposed to be, but it wasn't there earlier. This is the first time I've ever seen it while using the Editor. @ tagging still doesn't work, though.

 

[Chordling]

Ah, I don't think we initially had been under the impression that you thought it was a bug. x3 We thought you were merely making a suggestion for the site. It's not a bug (just to clarify). xD

Tagging and quoting won't work so well with the editor because the RTE usually inputs the coding for you when you use those functions. Since the raw editor is literally using raw coding, it'll only think you're putting in text. The coding for a tag is [user=#]@[/user] Replace the # with the profile ID, located in the end of the URL of the person's profile page. Mine is 835, for example.

 

[AlbaGuBrath]

Ahh, I think I understand... Thank you, and sorry for the confusion.