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quote:[Edited to delete the question marks posted almost randomly in my response. I wonder if the support team could do anything about this new feature.]
Hi Blanche,
If you type into Word, or Google Docs or similar program and then copy/paste into here, it will automatically add the question marks and other strange characters. There isn't any way around it, except to type directly into the forum.
I am on iPad, and my punctuation also appears as question marks. Probably I should turn Settings > General > Keyboard > Smart Punctuation to OFF when posting here.
quote:I am on iPad, and my punctuation also appears as question marks. Probably I should turn Settings > General > Keyboard > Smart Punctuation to OFF when posting here.
Hi dcame,
Yes, if you do that, you should be fine.
The same can be done for people using Google Docs by going to:
Tools > Preferences > Use smart quotes and toggling off "use smart quotes".
Someone using Microsoft Word can also fix this in this way:
File > Options > Proofing > Auto-Correct Options > Auto-Format as you type >
Then under "Replace as you type" toggle off "Straight quotes with smart quotes" and toggle off "hyphens (--) with dash (_)"
It looks like various programs are implementing AI auto format tools and these are being switched on by default for everyone.
Strange question marks appearing in posts? Fix
Posted - Oct 30 2023 : 3:48:34 PM
