I found that enabling Script Debugging in my internet options allows the html formatting editor thing to be displayed. (under Tools / Internet options / Advanced tab ) - not sure how useful it is though! Other than that the line breaks now seem to work properly :-)

However, the links for editing / deleting my posts still dissappear about half an hour after posting. Tina

aartika! fractal art by Tina Oloyede :  http://www.aartika.co.uk