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From: Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
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I was composing a post but it hadn't been sent yet. It suddenly disappeared. It was long and I know that posts are auto saved. Where can I find the auto saved section?
I was composing a post but it hadn't been sent yet. It suddenly disappeared. It was long and I know that posts are auto saved. Where can I find the auto saved section?
You cannot directly access or view them as they're stored in your browser's database.
You must revisit the same thread (if a reply) or same forum section (if new thread) and you will be given a Restore button option below the message field if there's an associated auto save event.
That you see the Auto Save also suggests it's working for you. The contents are not kept indefinitely and are stored in your browser's local storage.
Next time you see the Auto Save, do a Select All (within the message box), Control + C to copy the contents, then delete the contents. Then try using the button to see it works.
From: Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
Originally Posted by J T
It is working correctly for me:
That you see the Auto Save also suggests it's working for you. The contents are not kept indefinitely and are stored in your browser's local storage.
Next time you see the Auto Save, do a Select All (within the message box), Control + C to copy the contents, then delete the contents. Then try using the button to see it works.
I Do NOT have that input box that you show with the arrow.; I usually use the Quick Reply. Does that change the methods of inputs available? It seems to work for you. I'll try the other suggestions later.
I Do NOT have that input box that you show with the arrow.; I usually use the Quick Reply. Does that change the methods of inputs available? It seems to work for you. I'll try the other suggestions later.
Again, it only appears if there is a saved message for that given thread. It does not appear for a thread you did not have a prior saved message stored.
As you can see, that example was the quick reply.
If it does not work for you, then it's an issue with your browser and/or settings. The text is saved to your browser and requires the necessary code to execute. So it's possible some customized browser, such as extensions or options disabled, may disable the feature.
From: Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
Originally Posted by J T
Again, it only appears if there is a saved message for that given thread. It does not appear for a thread you did not have a prior saved message stored.
As you can see, that example was the quick reply.
If it does not work for you, then it's an issue with your browser and/or settings. The text is saved to your browser and requires the necessary code to execute. So it's possible some customized browser, such as extensions or options disabled, may disable the feature.
I guess that's possible but I use Firefox now. Chrome didn't show that either. What should I look for in their settings if you know? I didn't save the text for the post in question. I was just typing it in when somehow it disappeared. Since all my posts show the Auto Saved as I'm typing, I've just assumed it has been saved on CFOT and somehow I could just retrieve it. Why does it autosave as I'm typing? Can CFOT save things on my computer? Other than cookies?
Last edited by ThePirate; Jan 5, 2022 at 06:08 PM.
The above example was from Firefox, my main browser.
Originally Posted by ThePirate
What should I look for in their settings if you know?
Start with disabling Extensions. Because I use Firefox myself, I can confirm it's working correctly. It's either an extension issue or a customized setting that is blocking the feature.
The feature works with the main browsers (Chrome,Firefox, IE, Safari) in their stock environment. When someone adds extensions or customizes settings, they alter the appearance and/or functionality and accept the pros and cons with doing so. We can't really dive too deep into PC troubleshooting as that's beyond the scope of our area. It's impossible for anyone to tell you where your specific issue may be because it's your environment and the extensions and settings work hand and hand.
Originally Posted by ThePirate
Why does it autosave as I'm typing?
Because your message is being saved to your browser's database to enable the Restore Auto-Saved Content.
Originally Posted by ThePirate
Can CFOT save things on my computer? Other than cookies?
1) I type a reply in the Quick Reply. As I type, the Auto Saved message appears below the message field to indicate the reply is being saved so that I don't lose what I type.
2) I simulate a scenario where I don't post the typed Reply but, instead, I navigate away from the thread.
3) I review an entirely different thread.
4) I return to the original thread, from Step 1, and scroll down to the Quick Reply box. The Restore Auto-Saved Content button is displayed because the Reply I was typing, from Step 1, was saved to my browser's database as part of the Auto Saved feature to prevent the loss of content before it's posted.
5) After pressing the Restore Auto-Saved Content button, my reply that was typed in Step 1 is restored.
Your issue is either an extension or setting that is interfering with the process. Or there is some misunderstanding on the feature. If the latter, the aforementioned should clarify.
From: Everyone's got a plan until they get punched in the mouth.
I just tried your instructions and I got the box I was unable to find. This is what I did before but didn't work. I'll do this from now on. You da man!
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