The way I do it is complicated, so if anyone knows the correct way to do it, please jump in! (Besides, I'd like to know an easier way!
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First open the thread you want to link to in a separate tab or window.
Go to the post you want to link to.
Click on the [quote] button.
Type a few letters (at least 5 ) into the reply window. (The 5 letters I usually choose are "sorry" in case I accidentally send it
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DON'T SEND it: Left-click [Preview Post]
Look up at your preview pane. There should be a little arrow to the right of the name of the forumite you are quoting. If you can, right-click on it, and select the option: "copy link location". If not, left-click to follow the link, then highlight the link location it sends you to, and copy it.
You still with me? ...you still awake?
Now you can close that tab or window, and open the real posting pane that you will want to send.
Start your message, up to the link.
Above the pane that you type your message into are a slew of icons. Left-click on the one that looks like a globe with a chain link below it (it is just under the "smilies" icon on my screen)
It will ask for the url for your link. That is where you paste the address that you copied. Left-click[OK]
It should then drop something like this:
http://www.cerocscotland.com/forum/f...tml#post282230
into your text, and throw you to the far right of your pane. Don't panic.
Highlight the link, and type in more appropriate text, like
Go Here
Hit [enter] to go to the next line.
Finish you message.
Preview it, and test the link.
- V.