Do you use the preview option when responding or commenting?

I have to admit that I dont use it often enough. That's because I try to proofread my post before I even think of submitting it. That way I dont have to hit the preview and go back just to edit. Though I use it when I feel like Im forgetting to say something. So I hit the preview response button, read it again, and if everything seems fine then I submit. If I remember what it was I seem to be missing then I edit. Then submit it. I dont hit the preview button again. The preview page can be a great help when you're posting links to a news article or a video. Sometimes the link just get broken especially when they're too long and you dont shorten links. It can be a hassle, so previewing it first just to see if the link works saves much effort of reposting the link and for the readers/responders/commenters to find other links that work. Its just a suggestion.

I've used it in the past, but haven't used it recently. I always take the time to re-read my responses and correct any errors. Still no matter how many times I check myself,what I write always looks good...until I post it. What I'd like to know is why are so many errors visible only AFTER you post?

Hi, Sagnik! Sometimes I do use the 'preview' button because when I type long enough and I need to re-read what I have typed, the page will remain idle. Therefore, when I press the 'post' button it will suddenly jump to the 'sign in' page because of this. It can either be a waste of time or actually save a little of my time. So, I sometimes use the 'preview' button and read from there before I choose whether there is something to edit or post ahead.

I actually never use the preview option. I know that when the comment that I make is published, it is going to look slightly different than it does when I am actually typing my comment, but when I am using the preview option, I am not able to correct the spelling errors that I might have. So, particullarly I leave it on the add a new comment window because I am able to correct the spelling errors that I am able to see. I think that preview windows are especially good for posts when you are adding pictures and such, but I don't think it is something that you need to use all of the time.

...Hi sagnik, I think that it is a good feature to have for the obvious reasons, but I do not use it that much. I really think thst I forget it is there. I pay attention when I am sending a message to a friend, but otherwise for some reason I don't. It is useful for corrections and changing a thought or adding one if you need to. But for me, I don't use it normally. Take it easy.

ya............... bt that's only when i start a discussion............. to see how it will look to my friends............. who will comment on it.............. coz after all looks matter.............. isn't it????????

I used to use it before, much much before.... but not anymore. I guess I am too lazy.. ha ha .. :-) I have to start using it again as I notice a lot of typos and other mistakes in my postings.

I hardly ever use it either. There have been a few times I have wished I had though.lol..Take care.

I ever use it, but sometimes what I write is gone. So, I never use it again in case when I messaging won't loss in middle of posts. But, before I typing usually I'll copied my own words to Notepad.

i never use it. as i often give serious consideration before i give a response

i never use it,because when i write every response,i give serious consideration.

I never noticed that option! Can you believe it? Thanks for bringing it to my notice. :) I wish they had it the other way. I mean the post response knob towards the left, and preview response knob towards right. But when we send mail through PM we get edit option, so I always wondered why dont we get that here. Now I know. :)

I ever using it while starting a discussion with adding a picture. Just to preview what i have done with my writting so i may can fix the picture if it doesn't showed. Happy mylotting

At first when I was new to myLot I used to use the PREVIEW option before posting response but as time went past I directly post the responses. I too feel that it is the wastage of time but one good benefit is if there are some spelling mistakes, tense, grammar or some other mistakes one can rectify it before posting because there are no other way to rectify once it is posted.