link appearance

[mike_s]

Since the board was upgraded, Links posted just don't seem to "stand out" as much as they use to. They look like normal text, perhaps a slight shade color difference


example if I link ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home <-- Link

They used to be "much bolder" and a difference in color


like: ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home


any thoughts on changing it to a view that's easier to see that it's a link? (if that's possible from an admin chance)

 

[DandyDon]

I usually bold mine, but it would be nice to not bother...

 

[HowardE]

The problem is... There are SO MANY LINKS. Avatars, thread titles, sig lines, photos posted, navigation breadcrumb, etc... It makes the pages cluttery with so many items underlined.

I don't think I can specify the links in posts vs the links elsewhere.

I've messed around with this a little bit, but will try to add something to the style definitions. I think for posts, it's not a bad idea.

 

[ScubaSteve]

Since the board was upgraded, Links posted just don't seem to "stand out" as much as they use to. They look like normal text, perhaps a slight shade color difference


example if I link ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home <-- Link

They used to be "much bolder" and a difference in color

like: ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home

any thoughts on changing it to a view that's easier to see that it's a link? (if that's possible from an admin chance)

I am assuming that Howard has already tweaked things because these links seem to jump out compared to before. Thanks

 

[HowardE]

I made the link color match the color of the Nav Bar background. It should make things pop a little more, without the annoyance of having 500 underlined words on each page.

 

[ScubaSteve]

I made the link color match the color of the Nav Bar background. It should make things pop a little more, without the annoyance of having 500 underlined words on each page.

IMO it definitely did help. The links in Mike's post seem to pop out at the reader.

 

[mike_s]

I made the link color match the color of the Nav Bar background. It should make things pop a little more, without the annoyance of having 500 underlined words on each page.

IMO it definitely did help. The links in Mike's post seem to pop out at the reader.

I agree. It helps them stand out MUCH better.


I can understand the "clutter look" of having them underlined also. ( I just used that as an example).


this works much better.

Thanks for the effort Howard.



EDIT: It appears (in my browser) that when you "mouse over" a link, that it will underline it's appearance.

 

[DandyDon]

Looks nice. So I can stop bolding my links. My old bold links will be even bolder I suppose, but no biggie.

 

[mike_s]

ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home <--- regular link (in new color scheme)


ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home <--- Bolded Link


ScubaBoard - ScubaBoard Home <--- stealth link

 

[TSandM]

Thank you, Howard! I was putting mine in caps, or even putting in the code to make them red. I can stop doing that now!