"Back to top" button.

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   Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years ago

   We could really use a "Back to top" button. On some hubs it takes forever to scroll back up to the top to get to the black bar where we can change screens. Having a "Back to top" button, or keeping the black bar visible at all times, would be great for saving time.

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      DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Would you please give us an example what kind of hubs are these?

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Self-explanatory. If it "takes forever" it is a long hub with many comments.

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            DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            I was wondering what kind of hubs generate so many comments that it "takes forever"  to scroll up to the top.

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            makingamarkposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            He's made one hub - he doesn't understand.

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               Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

               I figured that.  
               
               I have noticed his behavior on forums and do not have time for such annoyance.

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                  DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                  I sincerely hope I'm not going to be a careful custodian of 2,000 or 3,000 comments on subjects that I'm not willing to disclose, ever.

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            DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            So, again, what is the subject of the hubs that you refer? They must have very interesting subjects.

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               theraggededgeposted 9 years agoin reply to this

               Okay, I'll bite. I have a drawing hub on another account with 454 comments. Granted it was a Squidoo transfer but still...

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                  DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                  Do you need the link?

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                     theraggededgeposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                     So, as someone who is so familiar with HP, you surely realise we are not supposed to post gratuitous links to our own hubs in the forums?
                     
                     Edit: No, I don't need the link. I have it, thank you.

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                        DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

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         Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Why? There are thousands of hubs that run lengthy when you get more than 20 or 50 or even 100 comments. And even without comments, there are lengthy hubs of above 2000 words in many cases. All these need the remedy of installing a "back to top" button.
         Or, as per suggestion of Phyllis, the black bar on top should be a sliding bar that can move along with the pages while scrolling so as to be accessible as and when needed.
         I strongly support Phyllis Doyle in this case.

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            DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            If it "takes forever"...    I wanted to know what subject is so interesting to engage and generate so many 'unending' comments.

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            DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            So, do you have any idea?

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               Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

               For example, you can visit hubs of billybuc which attract more than 100 comments and you will learn what kind of hubs they are.

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                  DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                  Thank you for the information. Much appreciated. But a 100 comments, or even 200 comments doesn't sound like to be 'unending' to scroll up or down. What are your thoughts on this matter?

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                     Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                     It depends upon your attitude and adjustment with circumstances.

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                        DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                        Nice. I've seen people engage with hubs that had more than 2000, or even 3000 comments in total, when they finally ended. They never complained.

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                           DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                           If you want a link to those hubs I can give you the link. So, do you want the link?

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                              Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                              Why you seem so particular about your own attitude? Why can't you see other's mind? It is glad that you have no worries about all these things. I also do not care these things. I can adjust myself to any kind of circumstance. But, there is some difference. I try to see things with other's eyes and perspectives also. That's why I am supporting people. I hope you can understand the situation.

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                                 DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                                 I know that my approach might have struck to you as being slight 'uncanny'. But I'm having a conversation on this thread with people whose histories on this website I'm a bit familiar with.

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                                    Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                                    You say you know them and you are only a new hubber here. Very funny.

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                                       DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

                                       Yes, quite funny. I must have a knack for researching.

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                                       DasEngelposted 9 years agoin reply to this

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            Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

            Thanks, Venkatachari. If the bar was frozen at the top we could change screens without any scrolling.

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      tsmogposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Use the Ctrl + up arrow or the Ctrl + Home keys. You can also use the pageup key by holding it down. It will advance in increments to the top. Even though this is not an HP fix I hope it helps.

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         Venkatachari Mposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         We can keep adjusting with any kind of glitches or problems. But, suggesting some improvements is always a good thing.

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Thanks, Tim. I will try those options.

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      makingamarkposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      I totally agree Phyllis.
      
      Even better would be anchor code to highlight key sections at the top so people don't have to scroll all the way down!

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         agvulpesposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         I'm with you there
         
         
         Yes I agree that would be a good 'add' but I'm not going to 'hold my breath' waiting

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      SheilaMilneposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      You can use CTRL-Home to get to the top quickly.  CTRL-End takes you to the bottom.

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      Jackie Lynnleyposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      The one button we have takes you to bottom and then from bottom of questions to the top; that helps a lot.

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         Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

         Yes, it does. If that was on hubs it would be nice.

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   Ricki-Lee Keeleyposted 9 years ago

   Being able to click on different section titles and quickly navigate the page is a wonderful idea. This  could not only increase the readability of the articles but also help to enforce uniformed structure across hubs. This could also be a drawback however, it depends on how you choose to look at it.

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   UnnamedHaraldposted 9 years ago

   Press "Home" to instantly go to the top, "End" to go to the bottom and "Page Up"/"Page Dn" to, uh, page up and down.

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      Phyllis Doyleposted 9 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks unnamedHarald - that works great. 

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