Not there yet.
Now the problem is getting only the bit I've copied to appear under the purple.
I highlight a particular bit, yet when I look at the preview, there is more under the purply bit than I highlighted.
This kind of thing always seems to happen for me when trying out a new bit of a technology.
Ivor
Ivor,
Let me give this a try. Here's how I do it, from the beginning:
1) Click on the "quote" button associated with the post from which you want to quote.
2) The entire post to be quoted will appear in a new white box, preceded and followed by some code enclosed in square brackets. This bracketed code tells the system when to begin and end the purple field, indicating that it's a quote. DO NOT ALTER THE BRACKETED CODES.
3) You may freely remove portions of the text of the original message found
between the two bracketed codes, just as you would edit one of your own posts—simply delete any unwanted words or sentences using normal typing functions. Highlighting is not necessary or helpful.
4) Then add your own new message BELOW the second bit of bracketed code.
5) Finally, hit the "Preview" button and see if it all worked to your satisfaction.
After you've used this feature a bit and understand its logic, you'll figure out how to deal with multiple quotes and quotes-within-quotes, editing them as you desire. Like most things, once you "get it," it will seem quite simple.
James
