J
JCO
I know this can be annoying but I really need to make a certain Text
Blink... for a short time. Can somebody tell me how this is achieved?
Thanks
Blink... for a short time. Can somebody tell me how this is achieved?
Thanks
J
JCO
That is a lot of money but if it is any consolation.... the 2003 version is
better than what came with OfficeXP (2002 version). I don't know if you
have a 2004 version or if one is even out but the 2003 is a great package.
better than what came with OfficeXP (2002 version). I don't know if you
have a 2004 version or if one is even out but the 2003 is a great package.
J
JCO
Sorry my mistake. posted wrong
JCO said:
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Steve Easton
javascript.
<script type="text/javascript">
function doBlink() {
var b = document.all.tags("samp")
for ( i=0; i < b.length; i++)b.style.visibility = (b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
function startBlink() {
if (document.all)setInterval("doBlink()",1500)}
window.onload = startBlink;
</script>
Since the <blink> tag won't validate with W3C, I use the seldom used <samp> tag which will validate
surround the text you want to blink with the samp tags like this.
<samp>This text will blink</samp>
The script is set to blink the text every 1.5 seconds. Do not set it faster than 1 second, as it
can cause "light flicker syndrome" seizures in people prone to Epileptic seizures
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<script type="text/javascript">
function doBlink() {
var b = document.all.tags("samp")
for ( i=0; i < b.length; i++)b.style.visibility = (b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
function startBlink() {
if (document.all)setInterval("doBlink()",1500)}
window.onload = startBlink;
</script>
Since the <blink> tag won't validate with W3C, I use the seldom used <samp> tag which will validate
surround the text you want to blink with the samp tags like this.
<samp>This text will blink</samp>
The script is set to blink the text every 1.5 seconds. Do not set it faster than 1 second, as it
can cause "light flicker syndrome" seizures in people prone to Epileptic seizures
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Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
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Ivor Jones
JCO said:
<blink> blinking text </blink>
This trick doesn't work in IE, but does in Netscape. Not tried any other
browsers so can't comment. There may be other ways but I've never tried to
do this so don't know.
Ivor
J
JCO
If the two functions are on a script utility page that is loaded already,
where does the
"window.onload = startBlink" go?
I'm hoping I can do it this way?
(b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
where does the
"window.onload = startBlink" go?
I'm hoping I can do it this way?
Steve Easton said:
(b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
J
JCO
Even if I can't flash the text, is there anyway to flash a boarder around
the text. My text is currently in a single cell Table. If that would
flash, then I would not have to flash the text at all. Not sure which is
harder/easier.
(b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
the text. My text is currently in a single cell Table. If that would
flash, then I would not have to flash the text at all. Not sure which is
harder/easier.
Steve Easton said:
(b.style.visibility == "" )? "hidden" : "" }
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Steve Easton
In the body tag like this:
<body onload="startBlink()">
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Microsoft MVP FrontPage
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<body onload="startBlink()">
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Microsoft MVP FrontPage
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JCO said:
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Jon Spivey
Hi,
The script Steve posted is self-contained (I recognise it as one of mine)
just copy and paste everything between (not including) the <script>
</script> tags into your script file and it will work. Only issue is the
blink won't work in netscape browsers - Steve's point about not using
<blink> is fair but if it was me I'd lose validation for the sake of browser
support and do
var b = document.all.tags("BLINK")
and then
<blink>blinking text</blink>
I don't think there's any benifit in getting validation for it's own sake -
unless you actually want to stick that little valid logo on your page. Your
choice - either way is fine.
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Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
The script Steve posted is self-contained (I recognise it as one of mine)
just copy and paste everything between (not including) the <script>
</script> tags into your script file and it will work. Only issue is the
blink won't work in netscape browsers - Steve's point about not using
<blink> is fair but if it was me I'd lose validation for the sake of browser
support and do
var b = document.all.tags("BLINK")
and then
<blink>blinking text</blink>
I don't think there's any benifit in getting validation for it's own sake -
unless you actually want to stick that little valid logo on your page. Your
choice - either way is fine.
--
Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
JCO said:
J
JCO
Understood!
Thanks both of you!
Thanks both of you!
Jon Spivey said:
S
Steve Easton
Interesting.
Get it to validate and it won't run in NN. sigh.....
I never used to be a fan of validating with W3C, but I decided to see what it takes, so I went about
setting up my hobby site so it validates.
Learned some interesting things:
Valid pages load and display faster.
Pages with a doctype declaration that have html that doesn't actually validate, load slower than
they would without any doctype at all.
Seems the browser starts to render the page, then when it comes across invalid code it stalls
momentarily while it switches to Quirks mode
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Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed............
........................with a computer
Get it to validate and it won't run in NN. sigh.....
I never used to be a fan of validating with W3C, but I decided to see what it takes, so I went about
setting up my hobby site so it validates.
Learned some interesting things:
Valid pages load and display faster.
Pages with a doctype declaration that have html that doesn't actually validate, load slower than
they would without any doctype at all.
Seems the browser starts to render the page, then when it comes across invalid code it stalls
momentarily while it switches to Quirks mode
--
Steve Easton
Microsoft MVP FrontPage
95isalive
This site is best viewed............
........................with a computer
Jon Spivey said:
B
Bob Lehmann
<run action="screaming from the room/>
Bob Lehmann
Bob Lehmann
B
Bob Lehmann
<run action="screaming from the room" intensity="15" />
Flashing text, flashing "boarders". HOLY CRAP!!! is your client insane???
What possible value could these cheesy effects add to their site?
What are they thinking?
Ya know, if we maybe had that thing blinkin' a little, I betcha some folk
might 'nary on click on that little fellar, cuz that would be rilly modern
and bleedin' edge and stuff like that thar. An' if enuff folk click on it, I
shor 'nuff might be able to buy me thet new leeshurr sute - that would be
SWEEE - EEEE - EEET! Heck fire, they maht evun thinks it a one of them thar
powno sites, and git rilly wurked up.
Flashing ads, whether animations or Flash(in the pan) are blocked in my
browser (Firefox, a modern browser) and never see the light of the day.
BTW, if boarders were flashing in my neighborhood, they may end up being
arrested.
Bob Lehmann
Flashing text, flashing "boarders". HOLY CRAP!!! is your client insane???
What possible value could these cheesy effects add to their site?
What are they thinking?
Ya know, if we maybe had that thing blinkin' a little, I betcha some folk
might 'nary on click on that little fellar, cuz that would be rilly modern
and bleedin' edge and stuff like that thar. An' if enuff folk click on it, I
shor 'nuff might be able to buy me thet new leeshurr sute - that would be
SWEEE - EEEE - EEET! Heck fire, they maht evun thinks it a one of them thar
powno sites, and git rilly wurked up.
Flashing ads, whether animations or Flash(in the pan) are blocked in my
browser (Firefox, a modern browser) and never see the light of the day.
BTW, if boarders were flashing in my neighborhood, they may end up being
arrested.
Bob Lehmann
JCO said:
J
JCO
They are just making an announcement that will display for a few weeks then
it will be removed.
Like I said, I'm not a fan of it either but its only for a few weeks.
it will be removed.
Like I said, I'm not a fan of it either but its only for a few weeks.
Bob Lehmann said:
J
JCO
Stave's Method works with IE6. I also use FireFox (which it does not work).
Bob, your method is much easier to implement and I appreciate it. I tried
it and it works well with FireFox, however, I did not get it to work with IE
6.
Any thoughts on this? Did I miss something?
Bob, your method is much easier to implement and I appreciate it. I tried
it and it works well with FireFox, however, I did not get it to work with IE
6.
Any thoughts on this? Did I miss something?
Bob Lehmann said:
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Jon Spivey
I agree 100% - blinking text is totally stupid. Problem is calling clients
stupid might not be a good business model - you can advise the client but if
he doesn't take your advise do you want to get satisfaction from calling him
a moron and walking away or do you want to get satisfaction from banking his
cheque
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Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
stupid might not be a good business model - you can advise the client but if
he doesn't take your advise do you want to get satisfaction from calling him
a moron and walking away or do you want to get satisfaction from banking his
cheque
--
Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
Bob Lehmann said:
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Wes
Yes, but maybe one can offer alternatives that would produce a satisfactory
response from the client (along with the check) ;-)
response from the client (along with the check) ;-)
Jon Spivey said:I agree 100% - blinking text is totally stupid. Problem is calling clients
stupid might not be a good business model - you can advise the client but
if he doesn't take your advise do you want to get satisfaction from calling
him a moron and walking away or do you want to get satisfaction from
banking his cheque
--
Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
Bob Lehmann said:
J
JCO
The alternatives, in this case, is for me to remove after 2-weeks.
Wes said:Yes, but maybe one can offer alternatives that would produce a satisfactory
response from the client (along with the check) ;-)
Jon Spivey said:I agree 100% - blinking text is totally stupid. Problem is calling clients
stupid might not be a good business model - you can advise the client but
if he doesn't take your advise do you want to get satisfaction from calling
him a moron and walking away or do you want to get satisfaction from
banking his cheque
--
Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
Bob Lehmann said:
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Jon Spivey
Tell him why it's not a good idea but don't push it. If he accepts your
advice great.. If he doesnt explain that you're skilled enough as a
developer to know the best way to do what he wants and tell him why his
blinking text will be better than his competition.
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Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
advice great.. If he doesnt explain that you're skilled enough as a
developer to know the best way to do what he wants and tell him why his
blinking text will be better than his competition.
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Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
Wes said:Yes, but maybe one can offer alternatives that would produce a
satisfactory response from the client (along with the check) ;-)
Jon Spivey said:I agree 100% - blinking text is totally stupid. Problem is calling clients
stupid might not be a good business model - you can advise the client but
if he doesn't take your advise do you want to get satisfaction from
calling him a moron and walking away or do you want to get satisfaction
from banking his cheque
--
Cheers,
Jon
Microsoft MVP
Bob Lehmann said: