# Test thread — to test things out. Do not lock! **URL:** \ **Category:** About This Message Board\ **Created:** [December 27, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736 "2021-12-27T18:05:07Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 24
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2023, 12:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/466 "2023-12-25T00:14:33Z")
> [@pjd](#): > > (I don’t know why some of the vertical lines are slanted in the quotes, they’re > all vertical !!) I’m guessing it’s some kind of header auto-formatting that’s applying italics even though it’s not specified. ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2023, 3:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/467 "2023-12-25T03:02:53Z")
> [@commasense](#): > > Is there a character or string I can put into the Word doc so that the indent will show up when I paste it into a post here? As other have said, you can’t import leading spaces or tabs into Discourse and get something that looks like leading spaces or tabs did in a word processor. That simply does not work. In fact importing something with leading tabs or spaces makes a total mess you’ll need to clean up. The smart poster uses their word processor’s more powerful find/replace features to delete any/all indenting spaces or tabs first, then pastes the raw text into Discourse, then adds the indention they desire as follows. … You _can_ enter formatting codes in Discourse that will give you indention without bullets, hyphens, or paragraph numbers. Like this example: * * * Here's my lead unindented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap. Here's my first top-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap because it's repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my second top-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my first 2nd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my second 2nd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my first 3rd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my second 3rd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my third 2nd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s the first paragraph of a second set of 3rd-level indented paragraphs which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my second of the second set of 3rd-level indented paragraphs which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my fourth 2nd-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my third top-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. Here’s my fourth top-level indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. And last, but not least, here’s my final un-indented paragraph which is repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap because it’s repetitive enough to word wrap. * * * Here’s how it’s done: To increment a level of indention, insert \ at the point you want the change. Use \ to decrease the indent level. You can put that code on a separate line to create extra vertical spacing or just run the paragraphs together to minimize the vertical white space. I’ve done the latter in my example. You can quote me to see the coding. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2023, 4:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/468 "2023-12-25T04:47:01Z")
@LSLGuy also helped me upthread, when I wanted to make nested lists. The link to his prior post is this: [Test thread — to test things out. Do not lock! - #320 by LSLGuy - About This Message Board - Straight Dope Message Board](https://is.gd/ZXaHAY). HTH, and Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays, fellow Boarders! ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2023, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/469 "2023-12-25T17:17:23Z")
Cool ! Nice one @LSLGuy ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [December 25, 2023, 6:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/470 "2023-12-25T18:18:42Z")
Thanks, @LSLGuy. Very helpful. ---
**Author:** ![whitetho](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whitetho/32/1059_2.png) [@whitetho](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/whitetho)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2023, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/471 "2023-12-27T19:05:40Z")
A Thousand Miles by Vanessa Carlton (2002) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwkej79U3ek](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cwkej79U3ek) King of Anything by Sara Bareilles (2010) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR7-AUmiNcA](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR7-AUmiNcA) Teenage Dream by Katty Perry (2010) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98WtmW-lfeE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98WtmW-lfeE) A Thousand Years by Christina Perri (2011) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7-CKirWZE) Style by Taylor Swift (2014) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CmadmM5cOk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CmadmM5cOk) Ex’s & Oh’s by Elle King (2014) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLI6BnVh6w](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uLI6BnVh6w) Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran (2017) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ibBPhiaG0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K0ibBPhiaG0) Golden by Herry Styles (2019) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3cffdsEXXw](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3cffdsEXXw) Numb Little Bug by Em Beihold (2022) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mVXPLlnSu4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mVXPLlnSu4) Snap by Rosa Linn (2022) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKIgjLGf98](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIKIgjLGf98) Waffle House by Jonus Brothers (2023) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TasKo5HHWb4](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TasKo5HHWb4) Honorable mention: Elvis likes big butts (2023) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XT6I2XTC2s](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1XT6I2XTC2s) ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 8:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/472 "2023-12-29T08:10:35Z")
I’ve lost the ability to blur spoilers. > **Summary** > > Testing… ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 8:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/473 "2023-12-29T08:11:05Z")
Yep. Cannot blur. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 8:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/474 "2023-12-29T08:13:13Z")
I restarted my phone. Can I blur now? > **Summary** > > No… ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 8:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/475 "2023-12-29T08:14:13Z")
I forced quit my browser, and restarted it. Can I blur now? > **Summary** > > No… ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/476 "2023-12-29T08:17:58Z")
Testing testing testing… Still no. Usually the option to blur is listed here, near the bottom of this list of options: [![](https://i.imgur.com/V6wJVel.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/V6wJVel.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 9:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/477 "2023-12-29T09:13:03Z")
I think they added an option; my guess is insert table is the new one. On my phone I have to scroll the list down to get to blur spoiler. The scroll bar appears on my phone immediately to the right of where your image cuts off. (To clarify, I never had to scroll down to get to blur spoiler until just now when posting my results in the wordle thread. For me this is a new change as of today.) ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 11:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/478 "2023-12-29T11:32:42Z")
Remember that all these things are just codes typed into the edit window. You don’t need to access them via the gear icon if you can remember what code to type. Or if you can find an example to quote and plagiarize. The hard-to-remember code for spoiler is … [spoiler]. The equally hard code to remember for a collapsible summary is … [summary]. ---
**Author:** ![commasense](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/commasense/32/3017_2.png) [@commasense](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/commasense)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 12:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/479 "2023-12-29T12:10:10Z")
Works for me. I’m using Sam’s Simple Theme on a Samsung Android tablet. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/480 "2023-12-29T13:12:34Z")
> [@LSLGuy](#): > > The equally hard code to remember for a collapsible summary is … [summary]. It’s details, not summary. ---
**Author:** ![pjd](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pjd/32/3009_2.png) [@pjd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pjd)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 1:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/481 "2023-12-29T13:44:32Z")
Some codes are more equally hard to remember than others. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/482 "2023-12-29T15:26:19Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > I think they added an option; my guess is insert table is the new one. On my phone I have to scroll the list down to get to blur spoiler. The scroll bar appears on my phone immediately to the right of where your image cuts off. > > (To clarify, I never had to scroll down to get to blur spoiler until just now when posting my results in the wordle thread. For me this is a new change as of today.) Let’s see now… Testing testing testing… ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/483 "2023-12-29T15:31:10Z")
The blur option came back. Briefly. I blurred that last post. I should have grabbed a screen shot, because now it is gone. I suppose I can always manually type in the [spoiler] tag, but that’s a PITA. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/484 "2023-12-29T15:33:43Z")
I only grabbed a screen shot after the tags were applied, but not when the option was listed. It was there, once. But I’ve tried it again several times and the blur option was not available. That’s a bizarre SW bug. [![](https://i.imgur.com/HS2zd16.jpg) ](https://i.imgur.com/HS2zd16.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![LSLGuy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lslguy/32/5813_2.png) [@LSLGuy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/LSLGuy)\ **Post date:** [December 29, 2023, 3:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736/485 "2023-12-29T15:37:54Z")
> [@EllisDee](#): > > > [@LSLGuy](#): > > > > The equally hard code to remember for a collapsible summary is … [summary]. > > It’s details, not summary. D’oh! 🤦‍♂️ 🤦‍♂️ !!! Thanks for correcting that. @pjd: Bravo. Well played! > [@Bullitt](#): > > I only grabbed a screen shot after the tags were applied, but not when the option was listed. It was there, once. But I’ve tried it again several times and the blur option was not available. That’s a bizarre SW bug. As others have already said, but you’ve not mentioned noticing … Have you tried scrolling the list of items that appears when you click / tap the gear icon? For me it’s always the bottom-most choice just below “Build Poll”. But I can’t see it unless I scroll the list. And it is always there once I do scroll. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736.md?page=23) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/test-thread-to-test-things-out-do-not-lock/956736.md?page=25)