# UX **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/ux/9.md?page=10 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [My browsers back button doesn't take me back to the category's setting tab I used before](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-browsers-back-button-doesnt-take-me-back-to-the-categorys-setting-tab-i-used-before/395608)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-browsers-back-button-doesnt-take-me-back-to-the-categorys-setting-tab-i-used-before/395608 "2026-02-09T21:26:49Z")
I wanted to try something regarding emailing a category today, but email in wasn’t enabled on that forum. While the link to the site setting was very helpful, getting back to the category configuration wasn’t as smooth a… --- ## [Resized images are cropped in the composer preview](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resized-images-are-cropped-in-the-composer-preview/395566)
**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 4:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/resized-images-are-cropped-in-the-composer-preview/395566 "2026-02-09T16:17:38Z")
Oddly, I didn’t find any topic about that, but it has been a long-standing minor issue. Here, I defined the custom size as 50×20 for a square emoji: !\[squish!|50x20\](https://emoji.discourse-cdn.com/twitter/melting\_face… --- ## [Error on sign up when invite code is missing](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-sign-up-when-invite-code-is-missing/314413)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-on-sign-up-when-invite-code-is-missing/314413 "2026-02-09T11:28:07Z")
It took me quite a while to sign up a new test user on my forum yesterday because I forgot to enter the invite code. The error message that was shown wasn’t very helpful: Something went wrong, perhaps this email is al… --- ## [Badge colour missing from Rejected Posts counter on profile page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-colour-missing-from-rejected-posts-counter-on-profile-page/395442)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/badge-colour-missing-from-rejected-posts-counter-on-profile-page/395442 "2026-02-07T17:42:38Z")
Could someone kindly add a badge colour to the Rejected Posts count on the user profile page, please? It’s feeling somewhat naked :blush: Light: Dark: --- ## [Back to category link on category edit page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/back-to-category-link-on-category-edit-page/395230)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2026, 12:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/back-to-category-link-on-category-edit-page/395230 "2026-02-06T00:01:17Z")
I find the new “Back to category” button much harder to notice. Perhaps it could be a little darker? Maybe it would also help to show a \< in front of it, as it’s done on many pages in the admin interface? Old interface … --- ## [It’s unclear what determines topic order in category ‘Latest’ view](https://meta.discourse.org/t/it-s-unclear-what-determines-topic-order-in-category-latest-view/395327)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 10:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/it-s-unclear-what-determines-topic-order-in-category-latest-view/395327 "2026-02-05T22:08:33Z")
I was very confused when I visited the Contribute \> Feature category today. The topics seemed out of order. So I clicked “latest” again, hoping to get a topic list that is somehow ordered by date. But still, the result l… --- ## [Inconsistent tag icon color in combined category/tag banners](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-tag-icon-color-in-combined-category-tag-banners/395323)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-tag-icon-color-in-combined-category-tag-banners/395323 "2026-02-05T21:14:17Z")
In a combined category and tag banner, the tag icon does not use the same color as the text. In light mode, this is a problem if the banner is dark, so the text is white. And in dark mode, you can see a light icon o… --- ## [Sidebar spacing change?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-spacing-change/393188)
**Author:** [@Lilly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lilly)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-spacing-change/393188 "2026-02-05T19:48:27Z")
So after latest update, my sidebar margins and padding seem off now on my sites and I feel like I now have to custom re-adjust them because the spacing is cramped. what was the rationale for the recent changes? is ther… --- ## [Nav bar overflow on Larger text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nav-bar-overflow-on-larger-text/395309)
**Author:** [@jordanjay29](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordanjay29)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nav-bar-overflow-on-larger-text/395309 "2026-02-05T18:50:28Z")
I think one of the recent changes to the nav bar now causes it to overflow on sizes above Normal text in Pref \> Interface. This is using the full-width variant, but the result is the same on the default Foundation th… --- ## [Switch/toggle buttons not correct for RTL languages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switch-toggle-buttons-not-correct-for-rtl-languages/384634)
**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switch-toggle-buttons-not-correct-for-rtl-languages/384634 "2026-02-05T18:14:46Z")
Here’s how it looks It should be reverted, currently it is the same as LTR example of how it should look like with material. --- ## [Reverse Reply arrow icon for RTL](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-reply-arrow-icon-for-rtl/385565)
**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reverse-reply-arrow-icon-for-rtl/385565 "2026-02-05T12:06:35Z")
This is how it looks for Arabic the arrow is pointing to the left (same as LTR), it should be pointing to the right. should look like --- ## [Improve error message shown when visiting rewinds after January](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-error-message-shown-when-visiting-rewinds-after-january/395073)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 7:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-error-message-shown-when-visiting-rewinds-after-january/395073 "2026-02-03T19:23:14Z")
I think instead of saying that the owner might not have shared the rewind, it would be better to explain that rewinds are only available in December and January. Since this is my own rewind, I’m an admin, and the toggle … --- ## [Parent category should not have "read-only" badge if subcategory is read-only](https://meta.discourse.org/t/parent-category-should-not-have-read-only-badge-if-subcategory-is-read-only/394943)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 5:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/parent-category-should-not-have-read-only-badge-if-subcategory-is-read-only/394943 "2026-02-03T17:42:39Z")
Here on Meta, for example, #site-feedback:forum-summaries is read-only, but Contribute \> Site feedback is not. However, in the composer, I see this: Note that this seems to only be visible when navigating to the cat… --- ## [Ability to return more than 50 site texts in the admin panel](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-return-more-than-50-site-texts-in-the-admin-panel/350576)
**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2026, 1:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ability-to-return-more-than-50-site-texts-in-the-admin-panel/350576 "2026-02-02T01:55:23Z")
Scenario Because of the name of my community, it’s ideal that when reference in site texts I append "the " before %{site\_text} in some cases. Great, the incredible feature of site texts exists and I can go through and up… --- ## [Bulk “Change Category” silently fails when topics have required tag groups not explicitly allowed in destination category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-change-category-silently-fails-when-topics-have-required-tag-groups-not-explicitly-allowed-in-destination-category/394769)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 3:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bulk-change-category-silently-fails-when-topics-have-required-tag-groups-not-explicitly-allowed-in-destination-category/394769 "2026-01-30T15:37:42Z")
Summary When bulk-moving topics from one subcategory to another, the action can silently fail (no error, no UI feedback, no staff log) if the source category has required tag groups and the destination category has not … --- ## [Notification setting button with context](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-setting-button-with-context/59383)
**Author:** [@nukeador](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nukeador)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 1:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notification-setting-button-with-context/59383 "2026-01-30T13:40:01Z")
Hi, One of the main complains we are getting from people new to discourse is that it’s not easy or natural to discover how to “subscribe” to a category. Buttons now: Is it possible to add another visual aid to make … --- ## [UI Error on mobile foldables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ui-error-on-mobile-foldables/394617)
**Author:** [@pmcpa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pmcpa)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ui-error-on-mobile-foldables/394617 "2026-01-30T10:11:52Z")
v2026.2.0-latest +1 seems to have introduced (at least for my installs) that mobile rendering only shows threads and content on half (left half) of the screen when foldable is “wide” Header, footer, and column headers (… --- ## [When "tags sort alphabetically" is enabled, "count" is still highlighted initially](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-tags-sort-alphabetically-is-enabled-count-is-still-highlighted-initially/160026)
**Author:** [@mcwumbly](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcwumbly)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 11:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-tags-sort-alphabetically-is-enabled-count-is-still-highlighted-initially/160026 "2026-01-27T23:32:44Z")
When “tags sort alphabetically” is enabled, when you navigate to the “tags” page, they do sort alphabetically, but “count” is still highlighted initially. Just turned off that site setting because now I do want to sort … --- ## [Sidebar show upcoming events setting description needs an update](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-show-upcoming-events-setting-description-needs-an-update/331443)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2026, 10:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sidebar-show-upcoming-events-setting-description-needs-an-update/331443 "2026-01-27T10:16:06Z")
Since FIX: addCommunitySectionLink secondary argument by KrisKotlarek · Pull Request #28135 · discourse/discourse · GitHub, the “Upcoming events” link is no longer displayed under “More” in the sidebar, but is instead di… --- ## [I’ve tried recreating the Meta theme — any suggestions for UI improvements?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-ve-tried-recreating-the-meta-theme-any-suggestions-for-ui-improvements/394333)
**Author:** [@tom\_eric](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tom_eric)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-ve-tried-recreating-the-meta-theme-any-suggestions-for-ui-improvements/394333 "2026-01-26T11:03:47Z")
I’ve recreated the Meta theme for my own use. Due to copyright concerns, this theme is for personal use only and can’t be publicly released or shared on the forum. That said, I’d still really appreciate feedback fro… --- ## [UX: allows to click on topic item for bulk select](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-allows-to-click-on-topic-item-for-bulk-select/389316)
**Author:** [@sterretje](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sterretje)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-allows-to-click-on-topic-item-for-bulk-select/389316 "2026-01-23T18:34:47Z")
I’m a user of a Discourse based forum, not someone who “runs” a forum. I did notice a change one or two days ago regarding bulk select and when I reported it on that forum I was pointed to https://github.com/discourse/di… --- ## [Function of the 'setting' button on the top left of the house ads page is not always obvious](https://meta.discourse.org/t/function-of-the-setting-button-on-the-top-left-of-the-house-ads-page-is-not-always-obvious/394125)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 5:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/function-of-the-setting-button-on-the-top-left-of-the-house-ads-page-is-not-always-obvious/394125 "2026-01-22T17:46:54Z")
I was a little confused by this button today. When I clicked on it, nothing happened. It took me a while to understand that it only makes sense if I had clicked on “meta banner” or “blog banner” before. Then it works … --- ## [Discourse ID 404 page text is white, making it invisible](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-404-page-text-is-white-making-it-invisible/393974)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 9:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-id-404-page-text-is-white-making-it-invisible/393974 "2026-01-22T09:00:21Z")
At id.discourse.com, if one were to go to /t/1, it brings up a 404 page. However, all the text is white, as is the background of the notice, therefore rendering it invisible. But it’s definitely there, upon inspectio… --- ## [Bookmarks still exist for topics you no longer have access to](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-still-exist-for-topics-you-no-longer-have-access-to/391822)
**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 4:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bookmarks-still-exist-for-topics-you-no-longer-have-access-to/391822 "2026-01-21T16:23:05Z")
In my stats it says I have 4 bookmarks: But on my bookmark page I have none: :person\_shrugging: I think this is because I no longer have access to those 4 topics or PMs. If that is the case… :slight\_smile: I thi… --- ## [Minor UX misalign when plugin involved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-ux-misalign-when-plugin-involved/393957)
**Author:** [@small-lovely-cat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/small-lovely-cat)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 7:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/minor-ux-misalign-when-plugin-involved/393957 "2026-01-21T07:08:17Z")
This misalign involves two officially maintained plugins: category-experts and follow. Notification button misalign When in PC view, and I endorsed a person, the “Normal” button failed to align, and Endorsed in x catego… --- ## [Watched precedence over muted site setting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-precedence-over-muted-site-setting/309681)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 6:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/watched-precedence-over-muted-site-setting/309681 "2026-01-19T18:05:59Z")
I think it is a little confusing that the description of the site setting is the same as the one for the user setting. Maybe “Notify users about topics in categories or tags they are watching that also belong to one t… --- ## [Changing the Subscribe Title text for the Subscription plugin changes button also](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-subscribe-title-text-for-the-subscription-plugin-changes-button-also/393766)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/changing-the-subscribe-title-text-for-the-subscription-plugin-changes-button-also/393766 "2026-01-19T08:10:46Z")
Its modifying the title and the button as well, not sure if it should do this. Changing this button text doesn’t do anything. --- ## [Plans to merge Global Search with Discourse AI for a Chat-based UI?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plans-to-merge-global-search-with-discourse-ai-for-a-chat-based-ui/393653)
**Author:** [@thaidb](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thaidb)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/plans-to-merge-global-search-with-discourse-ai-for-a-chat-based-ui/393653 "2026-01-16T14:13:53Z")
Hi team, Is there a plan to eventually combine the standard search bar and Discourse AI into a single AI-driven chat interface? Also, are there any updates on displaying sources/citations from forum topics in a more in… --- ## [No visual or message showing when there is no /unseen content](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-visual-or-message-showing-when-there-is-no-unseen-content/393264)
**Author:** [@Richie](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Richie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2026, 7:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/no-visual-or-message-showing-when-there-is-no-unseen-content/393264 "2026-01-14T07:42:45Z")
When viewing the /new page and there is no new content available, we see a nice visual image and a message: This is sadly missing from the /unseen page. When there is no unseen content the page is entirely blank: … --- ## [Creating topic w/ Staff Alias via API results in Deleted User label](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-topic-w-staff-alias-via-api-results-in-deleted-user-label/393370)
**Author:** [@putty](https://meta.discourse.org/u/putty)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 6:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-topic-w-staff-alias-via-api-results-in-deleted-user-label/393370 "2026-01-13T18:48:57Z")
It appears that the Staff Alias doesn’t know how to interpret an author when the topic is created via the API. I know this is only visible to privileged users, but it still looks odd. [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/ux/9.md?page=9) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/c/contribute/ux/9.md?page=11)