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I have a channel with my custom fields, one of them is called “{winter_verlosung}”
The format of the field was “XHTML”

I used the field as a linktext to go to a detail site, see code below:

<div><a href="http://{comment_url_title_auto_path}" title="Zum Wettbewerb «{winter_verlosung}»">{winter_verlosung}</a></div>

Sadly the link took not my css style for links, the text was display wrong…

I noticed that I have to change the format from XHTML to NONE, then my linktext was displayed correct like in CSS defined.

But I tought it would take the changes to every entry I created before. Sadly the format change on the field was only working for all new entries. What means, I had to re-enter every entry…

Is this a bug? Do you understand what I mean? 😊

Thx @ all!

Thomas

Hi, Thomas. When you change the fieldtype to NONE, you should have been prompted to make the changes to the older items. Or did you just make a change to a single entry?

it was not the fiedtype!

It was under “Settings custom fields”—> “default format for this field”
And if I change it, nothing is promped.

frankylefteye,

I have attached an image which shows where the prompt appears when you change the default formatting.

Can you try this again and see if it appears

i do not have the same screen, using EE 2.1.1

Below “display order” I have 8 settings to choose with the maintitle “settings custom fields”. I do not have the checkbox to say I want to update my older posts…see my printscreen.

I am sry, working with the german edition 😉

Best, Thomas

You only get the check box when you actually change the field type. If that doesn’t work, can you try with English language pack?

You only get the check box when you actually change the field type. If that doesn’t work, can you try with English language pack?

Alright, now I see the message, to overwrite older posts!

But I think your wording is wrong. There are two options:

- Field Type (TextInput, Date, ...)
- Default Text Formatting for This Field (XHTML,NONE, ...)

You were talking about the “field type” but the message is only showed, if you change “Default Text Formatting for This Field”

For me you can close…Best, Thomas

Very glad to see you’re all set. Please post again as needed.