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In Reply to: Re: Now? posted by Rod M on August 31, 2002 at 12:36:27:
Hi,We hit this problem quite a bit when we try to explain how to use HTML tags. To prevent the engine from interpreting the angle brackets we often use a different type of bracket, and then tell the reader to substitute angle brackets. That is, we say ... please type:
[IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg"]
and replace [ ] with < >
One way to avoid having to say this, is to put a space between the angle bracket and the tag data. It will show up OK, as in:
< IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg" >
But the reader may misinterpret and stick in the spaces.
I found another way and that's to use <STRONG> and </STRONG> tags on either side of the each angle bracket, thus preventing interpretation by the HTML engine and not needing a space. I had to use this technique to type what I just did. Sneaky eh?
So I can say ... please type:
<IMG SRC="http://www.foo.com/bspears_naked.jpg">
Regards,
Geoff
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Follow Ups
- Spelling out HTML tags with Angle Brackets - Metralla 14:12:00 08/31/02 (3)
- Cool, but..... - Rod M 14:13:58 08/31/02 (0)
- you tease! - The Killer Piglet 14:13:11 08/31/02 (1)
- I tried the link first thing too! - brinkmann 14:21:52 08/31/02 (0)