Random extra lines between paragraphs 18 May 2018 at 9:44AM edited 30 November -1 at 1:00AM in Site Feedback 39 replies 7K views

Malthusian

Is anyone else finding that MSE has started inserting extra lines between paragraphs? One line between paragraphs turns into two and sometimes even three, apparently at random.



It's very annoying to read and I have to edit pretty much every single post to remove them.


*edit* This post is a perfect example. There should be one line between the first two paragraphs, and when I hit "post", it turned into three. *edit2* And when I added this paragraph, the gap from the second paragraph turned from one line into two.

Former_MSE_Andrea

Hi Malthusian

When did you start noticing a change?

If you see anyone else mention it could you ask them to post here?

I assume you're on the blue forum version?

p00hsticks

Yes, I've noticed the same problem - I'm having to go back and edit my posts to remove the extra blank lines.



I'm not sure when it started - perhaps the beginning of this week ?



I use the old (green) version of the forum


<edit - this post also shows the problem - a single blank line between paras when typing has become three when I posted it >

jenniewb

I've noticed this problem too- it's been doing this for a long time now- since the site updated to have two looks depending on if you signed up to the flashy new look version. I stuck with the older version and ever since have had random extra lines/voids appearing if I put in a paragraph.


I wonder how many also who are experiencing this are also using the old-style forum/site look?


The only way around this I've found is to have to re-edit everything until it looks right or just hope that people reading don't think I'm some type of an enter-key freak.


It is annoying though, if it is possible, please fix it!

Malthusian

MSE_Andrea wrote: »

Hi Malthusian

When did you start noticing a change?

If you see anyone else mention it could you ask them to post here?

I assume you're on the blue forum version?

A week or so ago, and yes, I have the blue forum (if that means the one with a blue header and post buttons).

fermi

Testing from Firefox

Old green forum.

Single spaced.

k3lvc

It's been happening for months on W10

cajef

jenniewb wrote: »

The only way around this I've found is to have to re-edit everything until it looks right or just hope that people reading don't think I'm some type of an enter-key freak.

Been happening here on the green forum with W10 and W7 using I.E. for ages.

I find I can adjust by previewing first and correcting the spacing before actually posting.

suki1964

cajef wrote: »

Been happening here on the green forum with W10 and W7 using I.E. for ages.

I find I can adjust by previewing first and correcting the spacing before actually posting.

But then why people you have to? The forum should work correctly

Between dodgy paragraphs and exclamation marks it obvious something is wrong, and not at the users end

p00hsticks

fermi wrote: »

Testing from Firefox

Old green forum.

Single spaced.

I also use firefox


And the old green forum


I'm getting the problem all the time


Let's see what happens to these single spaced lines here

Former_MSE_Andrea

Thanks everyone, we can look into it if it's happening in the blue forum.

Can anyone else who's using the blue version and getting this please post on here?

Please also let us know:

Device you're using (ipad, mobile, desktop)
Browser (safari, IE, Firefox)

Thank you!