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Corder
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Hey all :)

Sometimes I accidentally hit CTRL R which reloads the page and destroys my draft post.
I mean to use CTRL T to open a new tab to fetch a link, but I don't always hit the right keys.

Is there something I can do to prevent it from destroying my draft / from reloading a page that contains a draft post in the reply box? Life is like a camera: Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot !

08-May-2021 17:35:14

Nead
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I just always make sure to periodically copy what I've done to the clipboard so far, due to this PTSD fear :P .
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09-May-2021 16:23:52

Corder
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Not a bad idea! Thanks for your reply :)
I'll be sure to CTRL A CTRL C before doing CTRL T. Soon it'll become muscle memory. :P
I do this already before posting but never thought of doing it before loading a new tab. Life is like a camera: Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot !

09-May-2021 18:23:04 - Last edited on 09-May-2021 18:23:35 by Corder

Spearmint30
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Error Code 15 doesn't want me to post the answer I PM'd you, so...

Yes, can be done technically. Good idea! lol
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09-May-2021 19:42:25

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Corder said :
Hey all :)

Sometimes I accidentally hit CTRL R which reloads the page and destroys my draft post.
I mean to use CTRL T to open a new tab to fetch a link, but I don't always hit the right keys.

Is there something I can do to prevent it from destroying my draft / from reloading a page that contains a draft post in the reply box? Use your computer mouse ... as easy as it is. ;)

09-May-2021 20:44:23

Mrs Ana

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Whenever I am responding to a thread with a long post, I too enjoy adding the contents to Microsoft Word just to save it. Furthermore, although I'm already able to proofread it on Google Chrome, I double check it in Microsoft Word too. On top of that, even before I hit the "Post" button, I click on "Preview" because I like to see how my paragraphs would look before I add them to a thread.

If you get used to clicking "Preview" before finally hitting "Post", then you will not lose its contents if you accidentally hit CTRL + R. Additionally, you are shown a "Confirm Form Resubmission" warning if you hit CTRL + R or F5, buttons that automatically refresh the page that you are currently on. Basically, try to get used to clicking on "Preview" to see how your post would look on the thread and you will never again lose the post if you accidentally hit CTRL + R.

11-May-2021 16:45:55 - Last edited on 11-May-2021 16:46:05 by Mrs Ana

Corder
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Mrs Ana said :
Whenever I am responding to a thread with a long post, I too enjoy adding the contents to Microsoft Word just to save it. Furthermore, although I'm already able to proofread it on Google Chrome, I double check it in Microsoft Word too. On top of that, even before I hit the "Post" button, I click on "Preview" because I like to see how my paragraphs would look before I add them to a thread.

If you get used to clicking "Preview" before finally hitting "Post", then you will not lose its contents if you accidentally hit CTRL + R. Additionally, you are shown a "Confirm Form Resubmission" warning if you hit CTRL + R or F5, buttons that automatically refresh the page that you are currently on. Basically, try to get used to clicking on "Preview" to see how your post would look on the thread and you will never again lose the post if you accidentally hit CTRL + R. Nice one thanks, I might start using preview more whenever a reply calls for a CTRL T :P Life is like a camera: Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot !

11-May-2021 16:54:03

Tranq
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Depending on your web browser is the back button an option? I know vivaldi cache's my posts. So if a mishaps occurs I can back button and retrieve it without rewriting it.
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13-May-2021 18:54:30

Corder
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Thanks!! :) I went and tried, sadly didn't work in Chrome, but it gave me another idea. If I accidentally click backwards, I can jump forwards (back to the draft) and it remains intact. Good to know. Life is like a camera: Just focus on what's important, capture the good times, develop from the negatives, and if things don't work out, take another shot !

14-May-2021 00:23:09

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