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good Q; the last one was "random" (i.e. a non-CP article). The others, not sure. I'll pay more attention and add new information here when it becomes available.
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just successfully pasted a CP article link...
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In particular, I'd love to be able to do some callouts like the articles in Reader's Digest. There, they use them to quote some climactic or memorable line, but they'd be great for highlighting an issue of concern or for including tips and tricks in the articles.
I'm considering using the combination nav-right-sidebar (which, oddly, removes the left padding) and container-contents (which adds padding back) for this, but I doubt it will survive an edit (though it might convince the editor of it's usefulness, if I use it tastefully), and it won't allow me to balance the non-graphical elements by placing some of them on the left.
I tried using the combination warning and float-right/left, but they don't have a width or even a max-width, which really ruins the effect of a floating callout. Oh, and yes, I even tried callout, but again, no width.
Likewise, trying to emulate collapsed code in the <pre>...</pre> region, I tried using a box style, but it doesn't quite work correctly. I can't even get the Caption style to position image captions properly. (Of course, you could probably create a bit of wizardry to even make expandable/collapsable text, but I'd be happy with a Potempkin version.
I kept wondering why I found almost no mention in the article FAQ on styles dedicated for use in articles, but I finally concluded that you just don't have many requests for it.
Anyway, it's something to think about. It might make for some ugly articles if abused, but reading through some of the postings here, I'm under the impression that the resultant increase wouldn't be detectable. But then, I'm not an editor, so I don't know if the majority of really wacked articles are because people don't use the tools here, or if it's because they abuse the tools here.
Without darkness, there are no dreams.
-Karla Kuban
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Have you tried the callout style? If you have anything specific letme know. We don't mention because we don't encourage. excessive styling diminishes one's ability to scan and read. Used judiciously, it can be handy though.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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I did try the callout, but IIRC, it doesn't have a width. I can keep trying different combinations, but what would really tickle my fancy is a nav-left-sidebar. I like the subtle background change, rounded corners and shadow, but the nav- part makes me think it might not be a good idea. How about a right- and left-sidebar? They should be almost cut & paste!
A code-collapsed like you're box style, but with padding and margins better adjusted to match how collapsed code looks in Visual Studio would be pretty great, too. I can upload my own boxed-plus sign icon.
Let me look at this again tomorrow and I'll try and get more specific style definitions.
Thanks!
Without darkness, there are no dreams.
-Karla Kuban
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Never tried creating a tight box in CSS before. It's hard.
In the mean time, could we get maybe these two defined for article styles?
.right-sidebar
{
float:right;
width:190px;
background-color:#FFFFEF;
margin: 10px 7px 15px 15px;
border: 1px #FFCC66 solid;
border-radius:10px;
-moz-border-radius: 10px;
-webkit-border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
-moz-box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
.left-sidebar
{
float:left;
width:190px;
background-color:#FFFFEF;
margin: 10px 7px 15px 15px;
border: 1px #FFCC66 solid;
border-radius:10px;
-moz-border-radius: 10px;
-webkit-border-radius: 10px;
box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
-moz-box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
-webkit-box-shadow: 3px 3px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}
You'll notice that the right-sidebar is the same as nav-right-sidebar, but it's defined for another use. Separating them allows you to later make article-consistency independently of your hosting controls.
If I can figure out how to do a code-collapsed style, I'll get back to you. (I can't believe how difficult this is.)
Without darkness, there are no dreams.
-Karla Kuban
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sidebar-left and sidebar-right have been added.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Y'nes guys are the greatest! 
Without darkness, there are no dreams.
-Karla Kuban
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I found that pagination in Q&A is not working properly. It was working fine till yesterday.
Currently, even after clicking the page number directly (or using Next link to move to other page), Page1 is always highlighted.
Additional observations:
1. Click on page numbers directly - URL changes as per the page number clicked. Data of the expected page shown BUT page number highlightes is still '1'. User is confused on which page he is.
2. Click on Next link - irrespective on which page you are(one can see in URL to know/verify), clicking next shows/displays data of Page2 always => For next link, Previous page is always Page1
3. Since the Page is always set to '1' in the pagination, 'Previous' link is never enabled.
Did Cntrl+F5 couple of times.
Browser: IE8
Server: Web21, Web18
Have screenshot, if needed.
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Thanks - we're on it
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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We've got the option to bookmark article's, tips, and even forum-messages. Is it possible to export the bookmarks over RSS? 's not very efficient to be clicking "next" on each page when you're looking for a bookmark, and it would save me some time browsing if they were accessible in FF.
If the RSS isn't an option (due to privacy-concerns or the likes), could we get a button that mails them as a file?
I are Troll 
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If for an option/opinion, I would like to have a AJAX search in my bookmarks and answers. That would be very helpful.
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Hi, have they implemented this feature to export the bookmarks yet? 
Whether I think I can, or think I can't, I am always bloody right!
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There appears to be a problem with using the navigation links at the bottom of the Latest Updates page (the navigation links at the top of the page appear to be working OK).
On first selection of the page clicking on the Next link moves you to page 2 of the updates, although the page number at the bottom of the page still shows page 1. The First and Prev links are not clickable. Clicking on the Next link again does not move you onto page 3 - it merely reloads page 2.
If you move onto page 3 using the links at the top of the page and then click Next link at the bottom of the page you get returned to page 2
The Last link at the bottom of the page appears to work fine, although the page number is still displayed as 1, the First and Prev links are not clickable and the Next link is still clickable (and returns you back to page 2)
Using IE6 (sorry about that, not my choice  )
Graham
Librarians rule, Ook!
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Thanks - we're on it.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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Thanks
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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1. Open IE 7
2. (Default Home Page)
3. Goto Code Project site in Favorites.
4. "Page Not Found" with the following URL
http://www.codeproject.com/script/common/ErrorInternal.aspx?aspxerrorpath=/script/Adm/ServeHTML.aspx
It happens everytime, but it does not happen if I type "http://www.codeproject.com" into the address bar (only happens with Code Project site in Favorites).
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works for me.
maybe try this:
1. Open IE7
2. Renove from favorites: CodeProject
3. Browse to www.codeproject.com
4. Add favorite
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Yes, it worked. That's strange, the link in the bookmark is exactly the same. Thanks anyway.
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What URL do you have stored in your favourites?
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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http://www.codeproject.com/[^]
That's the URL. I have no idea why it worked after I deleted the bookmark and re-added it, following Luc's advice.
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maybe it was worn-out and just needed replacing. Like the air in your tires, you have to renew that too. 
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My Dad loves asking the mechanics to change the air in his tyres every time he gets a service. 50 years he's been doing this and he still amuses himself.
cheers,
Chris Maunder
The Code Project | Co-founder
Microsoft C++ MVP
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I'm sure they will oblige (or at least pretend), and charge for it too. After all, the customer is king.
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I was rather puzzled to see a rating score of 4.2 resulting from only 2 votes cast on this article[^]. I thought the average of 2 integers was always a multiple of 0.5.  Is there a sort-of hidden weighting applied to the votes?
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