Software Handy Tools 2005
< User:PilafInstaView is a nifty extension to Mediawiki's edit mode which can generate instantaneous previews (thus the name) of the wiki-text being edited. You might be thinking, "Hey, Mediawiki does previews already!", however this is unlike the ordinary preview in that it gets generated right inside your browser, on the fly, no waiting for the preview to load, it's instantaneous.
Requirements
All you need to use InstaView is a web browser with modern JavaScript support and have it enabled when editing a page. These are the browsers in which I've tested it and know that works:
Gecko based: Mozilla, Firefox, K-Meleon, Camino, etc. KHTML based: Konqueror and SafariMicrosoft browsers: Internet Explorer 6Opera 8. For more information visit Handy Tools 2005 - Suite of 6 "must have" applications. 53 and laterOn the following browsers it does not work:
Internet Explorer 5If you've tested it on any other browsers, please feel free to add them to the corresponding list.
In terms of computing power, any modern computer should suffice. You may notice some delays when previewing very long pages on slow computers though.
Instructions
How do I install it?
SECURITY WARNING: By installing this script, you implicitly trust Pilaf not to use it for malicious purposes (the source code is open for anyone to read and modify, though).