Editor does not format

[megsani]

I am not sure whether this is a bug.

I have enabled WYSIWYG editor. Yet when I pressed enter to create paragraphs, the final (preview/save) texts do not display the paragraphs. I have tried various editors (including TinyMCE). The same problem occured.

Is there a bug in the core codes?

This simple problem is a nightmare for me.

[garvinhicking]

Hi!

Some themes/templates by default use CSS to set paragraph spacing to 0px.

You can try to either change the template to a different one, or edit its style.css file and insert:

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.serendipity_entry p {
margin-bottom: 10px;
}

to the file at the bottom (with a different value than 10px if you like).

Regards,
Garvin

[megsani]

Hi Garvin

Thanks for your pointer. I almost give up on serendipity due this issue. I do not remember finding anything on this in the documentation (which I find to be not very comprehensive). I would suggest that we improve on the documentation. I would like to offer whatever small assistance in this area.

BTW. Though this category might not be appropriate, is there a spartacus plugin? (it may silly to ask this question). Where do I get it/install it?

Thanks a lot.

[garvinhicking]

Hi!

I'm very sorry about this. This margin is required when using WYSIWYG editors to not mess with floating images.

It's a pure CSS issue you can find in the CSS stylesheet of a template. Since s9y relies on HTML and CSS, it also requires the user to know a bit about it if he wants to make some adaptions.

I also would like to improve the documentation. It's a wiki, and we hand out free accounts for everyone offering help. If you tell me what to change where, I'll instantly do so.

BTW. Though this category might not be appropriate, is there a spartacus plugin? (it may silly to ask this question). Where do I get it/install it?

Yes, the spartacus event plugins ships with the default serendipity installation, you can immediately install it clicking on "configure plugins > Click here to install an event plugin".

HTH,
Garvin

[megsani]

Hi Garvin

Thanks again for the prompt reply. It's great to know there are active supports for serendipity. If this can maintained, I believe serendipity can go to great lengths!

Allow me some times to go through again the documentation. I will get back on the inputs.

I chose serendipity after comparing feature for feature with WordPress (third party comparison). So, Garvin, carry on with the great works.

BTW. Is serendipity architecture being built upon on the concept of component, module, plugin concepts that so many of us are familiar with Joomla? And also is there any planned bridge to for joomla to enable single sign-in/single sign-on?

Many thanks again.

[garvinhicking]

Hi!

Thanks for your kind works. We do try to keep Serendipity as active and open as possible, so input from people like you can do miracles. Please let me know the results of your documentation checks. The preciser you get, the easier we can change it. I will happily give you a Wiki account if you like to edit wordings or insert pointers.

BTW. Is serendipity architecture being built upon on the concept of component, module, plugin concepts that so many of us are familiar with Joomla? And also is there any planned bridge to for joomla to enable single sign-in/single sign-on?

Yes, Serendipity is a modular concept. It has an event-driven Plugin API which allows components to hook into many parts of SErendipity. Check out http://spartacus.s9y.org/ to see which kind of plugins exist.

I personally don't use Joomla, so I cannot comment on this. There is no bridge planned, as bridges between different systems tend to get VERY ugly.

Best regards,
Garvin

[megsani]

Thanks for your kind works. We do try to keep Serendipity as active and open as possible, so input from people like you can do miracles. Please let me know the results of your documentation checks. The preciser you get, the easier we can change it. I will happily give you a Wiki account if you like to edit wordings or insert pointers.

Yes, please do give me a Wiki account so that I can contribute my 2-cent worth (hope to do more than that of course!)

I personally don't use Joomla, so I cannot comment on this. There is no bridge planned, as bridges between different systems tend to get VERY ugly.

Indeed! I had personally experienced those problems. Are there alternatives?

Thanks.

[garvinhicking]

Hi!

Thanks for the offer, I just mailed you your account details.

Indeed! I had personally experienced those problems. Are there alternatives?

Not really. I can only suggest to stick to a CMS/Blog/Software that has everything you need. Interaction gets really cumbersome as soon as privilege management is involed.

You can try to use proxying authentication methods, like the serendipity 'External Authentication' plugin does. But it only acts as a periodic importer of userdata. A true sharing of userdate is with current technical standards still far away.

Best regards,
Garvin