How to make editor box larger?

[z0diac]

Does anyone know what template and where the code is that sets the size of the text box that people type in when entering msgs? (for initial thread creating, and "go Advanced" text box).

I'm running my forum at 1200px wide and it still uses a tiny little text box. Ideally I'd like to have it as wide as possible.. 1000px at least.

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[Lynne]

Try looking at the options under Style Manager > pick style > StyleVars. There are a couple of options there to try.

Also, to find the template to modify, do this - vboptions > General Settings > Add Template Name in HTML Comments > set to Yes . Then go back to your page and view the source code and you will see the name of the template called around your part of the code.

[kent_lkc]

you may try "SHOWTHREAD" template ... i edited Quick Reply editor box to become larger.

[z0diac]

Originally Posted by Lynne

Try looking at the options under Style Manager > pick style > StyleVars. There are a couple of options there to try.

Also, to find the template to modify, do this - vboptions > General Settings > Add Template Name in HTML Comments > set to Yes . Then go back to your page and view the source code and you will see the name of the template called around your part of the code.

That was it! "Message Area Width". Thank you!! (thank you both for your replies)

Now I just need to find where the setting is so I can shift it so it's aligned center (it still has about a 50px gap of unused space on the left hand side, squishing my smilies on the right)

[Shelley_c]

Originally Posted by z0diac

That was it! "Message Area Width". Thank you!! (thank you both for your replies)

Now I just need to find where the setting is so I can shift it so it's aligned center (it still has about a 50px gap of unused space on the left hand side, squishing my smilies on the right)

I'd recommended that you use princetons Script that moves the smilies under the message area. That would be a way of eliminating this issue and at the same time keep your smilies neat and organized. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=178327

[z0diac]

Originally Posted by Shelley_c

I'd recommended that you use princetons Script that moves the smilies under the message area. That would be a way of eliminating this issue and at the same time keep your smilies neat and organized. https://vborg.vbsupport.ru/showthread.php?t=178327

**thank you!** Great product! I've now got it installed on all 3 of my forums. Makes my sport forum WAY better looking now, as it had like 50+ smilies crowding the right side.

Thanks!

[Shelley_c]

It makes a hell of a difference doesn't it. not sure whether your aware that you can set the amount of smilies in each row in your admincp >> vbulletin options >> Message Posting Interface Options. This way you don't have to many rows and can makes use of the space.

You may want to take a look in there just in case you add more smilies in the future and organize them even more efficiently.

[z0diac]

Originally Posted by Shelley_c

It makes a hell of a difference doesn't it. not sure whether your aware that you can set the amount of smilies in each row in your admincp >> vbulletin options >> Message Posting Interface Options. This way you don't have to many rows and can makes use of the space.

You may want to take a look in there just in case you add more smilies in the future and organize them even more efficiently.

Yep I already set that in ACP. I have my forum running at 1200px wide, and my message box form at 1000, so I can get a good 40 across on a single row. Free's up lots of space for more message box room. Thanks again.