XP NotePad Design Flaw...
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After a little experimentation...it would seem that the status bar is an option if and only if you do not select Word Wrap under Format. John Carson
That is how mine works too (XP Pro). Makes sense though. The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Steve
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Hmm, Notepad on my computer seems to work correctly. I'm using XP Professional though. I get kindof a similar error where the View Source option in IE works for a few weeks and then it quits working for a few weeks. Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies
Brad Jennings wrote: I get kindof a similar error where the View Source option in IE works for a few weeks and then it quits working for a few weeks. When it occurs, clear the browser's cache. I don't know why this works, but once someone said this to me and it works 100% of the time. I see dumb people
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AAhhh darn, I was hoping it was MS but it is just me:) Good thinking! Your a MS Genius. What are you MS certified?:laugh: Later,
JoeSox
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JoeSox wrote: AAhhh darn, I was hoping it was MS but it is just me I still don't think that it makes sense. The status bar only shows line and column information for the cursor, as far as I can see. MS Word shows line and column information in its status bar even though it word wraps. The best interpretation that I can place on Notepad's behaviour is that calculating line/column information is slightly harder with word wrapping on, so the good folk at Microsoft decided not be bother and hid the status bar instead. John Carson
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That is how mine works too (XP Pro). Makes sense though. The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Steve
The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Ah, now I get it, I feel stupid now. Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies
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Isn't this a problem with WinXP in general? Mine doesn't remember the status bar setting either in Explorer. Cheers, Simon "The day I swan around in expensive suits is the day I hope someone puts a bullet in my head.", Chris Carter. animation mechanics in SVG (latest pic 1) (latest pic 2)
LOL...here's the real way around that problem. First make the statusbar visible in explorer. Second goto folder options Third click on the view tab Fourth click on the button labeled "Apply to All Folders" Last close explorer and load it up again Now this is the way to get explorer to remember your view settings and what not. Paul...why so much trouble for the status bar ;). Enjoy :cool:
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That is how mine works too (XP Pro). Makes sense though. The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Steve
Steve Mayfield wrote: Makes sense though. The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Columns become somewhat ill-defined once you either right-justify (or center justify or ...) or use a non-monospace font. When you choose word wrap in Notepad, it does not right justify and the choice of font is entirely independent of the word wrap selection. Accordingly, I don't think that there is any good reason for Notepad's behaviour. As I note in another post, MS Word word wraps yet gives line and column information in its status bar. John Carson
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Brad Jennings wrote: I get kindof a similar error where the View Source option in IE works for a few weeks and then it quits working for a few weeks. When it occurs, clear the browser's cache. I don't know why this works, but once someone said this to me and it works 100% of the time. I see dumb people
Thanks.:) Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies
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The status bar shows line # & column for the text cursor. When word warp is active, there isn't a valid line # & column anymore because of the wrapping. Ah, now I get it, I feel stupid now. Brad Jennings "if the golden arches shut shop, where else are the VB people going to get work." - Colin Davies
Brad Jennings wrote: Ah, now I get it, I feel stupid now. Don't feel too stupid, in Windows 98, this is not so, No Status bar. This whole, View Status bar disabled conspiracy. I'll take the fall, blame me for taking advantage of everyone's sleepness. I think it's time for the next timezone to take over the lounge.:zzz: Later,
JoeSox
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Looks cool. Does it load fast though. That is the main reason I like Notepad to fireup when I double click on .txt files. I use my own JoeEdit[^] crapware for .dat files:-D:-D:-D Later,
JoeSox
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JoeSox wrote: Looks cool. Does it load fast though. Yes it loads very quickly, I have it setup to replace NotePad and there are no speed problems - it also come with its own scripting language which comes in handy for manipulating data.:cool: I just wish I'd written it:( JohnJ Time for a :java::java::java: but no :vegemite: http://www.rainbow-innov.co.uk[^]
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Has oneone noticed that on the Notpad in Windows XP Home, if you click on the View on the menu, the Status Bar is always disabled?:wtf: Or is this somekind of hidden Windows trick?:confused::~ other Notepads do not have the View as option in the menu. Later,
JoeSox
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Mine works fine in XP Pro:cool:
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Has oneone noticed that on the Notpad in Windows XP Home, if you click on the View on the menu, the Status Bar is always disabled?:wtf: Or is this somekind of hidden Windows trick?:confused::~ other Notepads do not have the View as option in the menu. Later,
JoeSox
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When you have the "view/status bar" checked, then you can turn the word wrap AND the status bar on/off by clicking on "Format/word wrap". Now thats what I call and UI optimization :) :) Seriously, I think someone used the same ID for these menu entries. Anyone cares to check it?
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Has oneone noticed that on the Notpad in Windows XP Home, if you click on the View on the menu, the Status Bar is always disabled?:wtf: Or is this somekind of hidden Windows trick?:confused::~ other Notepads do not have the View as option in the menu. Later,
JoeSox
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JoeSox wrote: Has oneone noticed that on the Notpad in Windows XP Home, if you click on the View on the menu, the Status Bar is always disabled? I didn't even know that Notepad has a status bar. But, then, I can show it and hide it at will. And it even persists between Notepad sessions. -- LuisR ────────────── Luis Alonso Ramos Chihuahua, Mexico www.luisalonsoramos.com "Do not worry about your difficulties in mathematics, I assure you that mine are greater." -- Albert Einstein
