This mod adds buttons to the Post area to allow one click insertion of special alternative characters or symbols.

Version History:

1.8 Added licence to allow for mod to be forked.
1.7 Added support for UTF-8 Characters - Many thanks to the customization team for assistance with this mod
1.6 Changed install code for the images so they go into all available themes - Many thanks Customization Team for the tip.
1.5 Corrected install operation code
1.4 Corrected character insertion from actual symbols to php codes. Added skip for non english_british language installation
1.3 Changed the position of the buttons as it impacted on the Font, Size and Color Drop Downs when browser not maximised.
1.2 Added 4 character/symbols Copyright, small O with circumflex, small e and i with Diaeresis, Micro and Plus/Minus symbols.
1.1 Added 3 symbols, Quarter, Half, Three Quarters.
1.0 Mod built and tested on two forums.

Please use the support link if required.

Regards

Chas Large
May 2018

Copyright (c) 2011/14, Charles Large
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Manual installation info 2.0