Cannot add a link to my blog post
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This just started yesterday…was previously working ok.
I can no longer add a link to the text I’ve entered on my blog post.
When I attempt to do so…a box opens and informs me I am leaving the edit area of the post and will
lose any revisions I’ve made to the post I’m editing.How can I fix this?
Thanks!
The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)
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I am also experiencing the same problem, although I don’t always get the “leaving the edit…” message. After pasting in the link and clicking Update, I’m thrown into the list of posts and link is not created.
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Please try these browser troubleshooting tips. If you browser is outdated you can upgrade any browser version here.
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Same problem here, even after clearing my cache and deleting cookies.
I’m using the latest version of Adobe Flash Player with IE8 (cannot update to IE9 because I have XP).
Thanks for your help!
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@jamarattigan
I’m on XP too and never use IE8 as it’s not as good a browser as Firefox is. Would you like to try Firefox or Opera? -
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We aren’t sure this is a browser issue. To expedite receiving an answer you can include the answers to all these questions below in your support ticket that you file with Staff. Here’s the link http://en.support.wordpress.com/contact/ After you use the searchbox, under the search results, at the bottom of the page there will be a section that says “Have you found the answer to your question?” You can choose either “Yes I found the answer to my question.” or “No I didn’t find the answer to my question and I would like to contact support for help.” The no option will reveal the contact form.
1. Please state what operating system you have and whether or not it has been recently updated.
2.Please do the same with regard to any security and/or firewalls updates you have had recently.
3.Please be specific by telling us exactly which browser and version of it you are using.
4. Have you tried another browser? If so which one and which version?
5. You can use this link to see if your Flash is up to date. If it’s not up to date then this is where to download and install the latest version of Flash.
6. The way you connect to the internet (mobile, satellite, DSL, dial-up) and to your blog, and how many proxy server jumps etc. it takes to connect can cause problems. There maybe be problems with your ISP and/or with the proxy servers. How are you connecting to the internet and to WordPress.com?
7. Is this the only site you are having trouble on?
8. When did the trouble begin?
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See my response here: https://en.forums.wordpress.com/topic/not-allowing-links?replies=9
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Thanks. I appreciate you sharing the fact that switching from IE9 to using Google Chrome resolved your issue.
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Same problem with me. IE 7 and can’t add the links, so since others are having the same problem, with different browsers it’s not us then. I can add the links after creating them at another forum site, then c & p them over. But that is annoying, and takes a lot of extra time. I can’t change browsers as my puter freezes up when I do.
Also,, can’t use the html feature to add them manually either, and can’t contact support as when I click the button nothing happens…..
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I don’t know. and no matter, I won’t change browsers as each time I try, I have problems too, of pages freezing. there was a problem a few months ago too, and it was corrected….
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Hello there,
If you think this is going to magically clear up then I don’t hold that opinion. IE7 is an outdated browser newsdeskinternational. Please upgrade it because you will likely be experiencing continual problems if you don’t. north27worshipcenter, lauravar, embracingtheinsanity, janet056 and pekepenguin you have not provided any information so we have nothing to go on.1. Please state what operating system you have and whether or not it has been recently updated.
2.Please do the same with regard to any security and/or firewalls updates you have had recently.
3.Please be specific by telling us exactly which browser and version of it you are using. Try these browser troubleshooting tips. If your browser is outdated you can upgrade any browser version here.
4. Have you tried another browser? If so which one and which version?
5. You can use this link to see if your Flash is up to date. If it’s not up to date then this is where to download and install the latest version of Flash.
6. The way you connect to the internet (mobile, satellite, DSL, dial-up) and to your blog, and how many proxy server jumps etc. it takes to connect can cause problems. There maybe be problems with your ISP and/or with the proxy servers. How are you connecting to the internet and to WordPress.com?
7. Is this the only site you are having trouble on?
8. When did the trouble begin?
9. Please provide a very clear description of the problem you are experiencing. -
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I am using Explorer 7 (and have never had issues) but I’m going to try Google Chrome. I couldn’t contact support either as the button won’t work. This is really strange!
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I installed the Google Chrome browser and I can now add links again…THANKS for all the quick responses and help!! I will also try installing the latest Flash program as well as I really do not care for the minimal features of Google Chrome. Thanks again everyone.
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