# UX

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## [Doubled text for choosing colors in the Material Design theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/doubled-text-for-choosing-colors-in-the-material-design-theme/65475)

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**Author:** [@dax](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dax)\
**Antwoorden:** 1\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [2 juli 2017 om 15:19 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/doubled-text-for-choosing-colors-in-the-material-design-theme/65475 "2017-07-02T15:19:32Z")

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I just updated Discourse (core and plugins) and imported the Material Design theme, but when I see the option for choose the color scheme I see a double text: The other schemes (not from Material Design) are normal …

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## [Latest Topics and not "interactions"?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-topics-and-not-interactions/65431)

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**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\
**Antwoorden:** 1\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [1 juli 2017 om 02:30 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-topics-and-not-interactions/65431 "2017-07-01T02:30:47Z")

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Is there a way to make the “Latest” view sort by topic creation date and not interaction (reply, bump, …)?

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## [Making the "New Message" CTA more prominent on your own profile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-the-new-message-cta-more-prominent-on-your-own-profile/65195)

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**Author:** [@alehandrof](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alehandrof)\
**Antwoorden:** 17\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [29 juni 2017 om 11:29 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/making-the-new-message-cta-more-prominent-on-your-own-profile/65195 "2017-06-29T11:29:11Z")

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Removing the useless (?) Message button from my own profile page, will help make the “New Message” CTA more prominent: Note that I’m suggesting that we remove the “Message” button only from your own profile, not ever…

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## [Different between mobile display and website display](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-between-mobile-display-and-website-display/51059)

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**Author:** [@Rendradipa](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Rendradipa)\
**Antwoorden:** 6\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [29 juni 2017 om 08:59 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/different-between-mobile-display-and-website-display/51059 "2017-06-29T08:59:28Z")

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Could the main dispaly between website and mobile different? Eg: main display of website is “Latest” Menu, and the main display of Mobile is “Categories” Menu. If it could be, how can i settings it? Thank you :pray:

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## [New Topic button on /categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-on-categories/65157)

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**Author:** [@Steven](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steven)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [27 juni 2017 om 09:49 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-topic-button-on-categories/65157 "2017-06-27T09:49:32Z")

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It’s a shame to open a new topic on this tiny issue but it triggered my OCD, on the /categories page only, the + New Topic lacks a space between the + and New Topic

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## [Users entering passwords in the custom user field](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-entering-passwords-in-the-custom-user-field/65123)

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**Author:** [@SlyRemarks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SlyRemarks)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [27 juni 2017 om 09:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/users-entering-passwords-in-the-custom-user-field/65123 "2017-06-27T09:01:09Z")

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We’ve noticed something interesting and a bit concerning on our Discourse: users are entering their passwords on an user field we’ve added. Basically, it is really helpful for our community that users share their locatio…

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## [Discourse create new topic user experience on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-create-new-topic-user-experience-on-mobile/53632)

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**Author:** [@jesscmc](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jesscmc)\
**Antwoorden:** 40\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [27 juni 2017 om 09:00 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-create-new-topic-user-experience-on-mobile/53632 "2017-06-27T09:00:47Z")

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I’ve been evaluating Discourse for a while now to use on a a parenting and a gardening community I help manage. Users on the parenting forum are youngish (20-40) and the gardening community are older (60-80), but what t…

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## [Is adding a new image class necessary for svg?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-adding-a-new-image-class-necessary-for-svg/65079)

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**Author:** [@Muiran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Muiran)\
**Antwoorden:** 11\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [26 juni 2017 om 22:02 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-adding-a-new-image-class-necessary-for-svg/65079 "2017-06-26T22:02:05Z")

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Icwant use SVG and was curious if an additional img class needed to be added and where are the man instruction for doing it, if it is?

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## [Markdown isn't processed inside tables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/markdown-isnt-processed-inside-tables/33706)

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**Author:** [@Tom\_Newsom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tom_Newsom)\
**Antwoorden:** 2\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [26 juni 2017 om 19:55 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/markdown-isnt-processed-inside-tables/33706 "2017-06-26T19:55:02Z")

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I know HTML tables aren’t top priority, but this is rather annoying Here’s a few common text formats, working as intended: Link bold code Inside a table, the same markdown isn’t processed: \<table\> \<tr\> \<td\>\[Link\]\[1…

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## [Can an Admin editing URLs?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-an-admin-editing-urls/65078)

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**Author:** [@Muiran](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Muiran)\
**Antwoorden:** 9\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [25 juni 2017 om 02:33 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-an-admin-editing-urls/65078 "2017-06-25T02:33:53Z")

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How do I edit the url of an existing post or define a url before a post is published?

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## [Move wrench to bottom in mobile layout](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-wrench-to-bottom-in-mobile-layout/64795)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\
**Antwoorden:** 6\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [23 juni 2017 om 19:14 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/move-wrench-to-bottom-in-mobile-layout/64795 "2017-06-23T19:14:20Z")

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As discussed internally, we probably want to move the admin wrench in the mobile layout from top right to the bottom, sticking it to the pagination widget:

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## [Current post number on mobile is updating rather late](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-post-number-on-mobile-is-updating-rather-late/64942)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Antwoorden:** 2\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [22 juni 2017 om 18:44 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/current-post-number-on-mobile-is-updating-rather-late/64942 "2017-06-22T18:44:38Z")

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It seems to me that the current post number (and by consequence - I assume - which posts are registered as read) is updating rather late on mobile. By “late” I mean that you have to scroll down quite far for the counter …

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## [Is it possible to see all user posts expanded?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-see-all-user-posts-expanded/32928)

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**Author:** [@sjmscott](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sjmscott)\
**Antwoorden:** 6\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [21 juni 2017 om 14:16 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-it-possible-to-see-all-user-posts-expanded/32928 "2017-06-21T14:16:23Z")

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I am a high school teacher using Discourse to in the classroom. Is there any way to see all of a users posts without so many clicks? For example, I currently click on a user name and I see all of the student posts. Ea…

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## [Add the mobile UX as a theme option to desktop users as well](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-the-mobile-ux-as-a-theme-option-to-desktop-users-as-well/64786)

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**Author:** [@Pad\_Pors](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Pad_Pors)\
**Antwoorden:** 7\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [21 juni 2017 om 05:36 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-the-mobile-ux-as-a-theme-option-to-desktop-users-as-well/64786 "2017-06-21T05:36:52Z")

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just like the mobile-web application which has the choice of “activate desktop theme” it would be great if one can activate the mobile theme for the desktop. is this possible? p.s.: reason to ask this is simple: the mo…

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## [Inconsistent labels on accept invite page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-labels-on-accept-invite-page/64425)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Antwoorden:** 17\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [16 juni 2017 om 20:22 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inconsistent-labels-on-accept-invite-page/64425 "2017-06-16T20:22:35Z")

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Just a minor thing but anyway: the location of the “optional” indicators for Real Name and Password is inconsisten on the accept invite page: I think can see where the confusion comes from: if the rule is that the o…

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## [Search bar disappears on iPad in long topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-bar-disappears-on-ipad-in-long-topics/55583)

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**Author:** [@erlend\_sh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erlend_sh)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [13 juni 2017 om 06:55 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/search-bar-disappears-on-ipad-in-long-topics/55583 "2017-06-13T06:55:59Z")

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Let me know if you can also reproduce this. So far I’ve tested on iPad Air 2, Safari and Chrome: Go to a topic long enough that you need to load a new batch of posts Scroll to the bottom of the topic Click the search b…

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## [Saving edits on user preferences page with required custom fields is unclear](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-edits-on-user-preferences-page-with-required-custom-fields-is-unclear/51090)

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**Author:** [@shadowbrush](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shadowbrush)\
**Antwoorden:** 8\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [12 juni 2017 om 15:49 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-edits-on-user-preferences-page-with-required-custom-fields-is-unclear/51090 "2017-06-12T15:49:38Z")

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I added a “Reason for joining” custom field, and put a checkmark on “Required at signup?”. That works well for those that sign up for an account without an invitation. With an invitation, the account is created and the c…

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## [Offering a Mailman-like sign-up process](https://meta.discourse.org/t/offering-a-mailman-like-sign-up-process/63014)

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**Author:** [@pocock](https://meta.discourse.org/u/pocock)\
**Antwoorden:** 13\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [12 juni 2017 om 21:33 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/offering-a-mailman-like-sign-up-process/63014 "2017-06-12T21:33:33Z")

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The sign-up process for Discourse is more complicated than the sign-up process for a Mailman list. It has been said many times that for every extra field or step people must take completing a form, half the people who s…

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## [Create new topic link available on topic](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-new-topic-link-available-on-topic/64326)

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**Author:** [@charleswalter](https://meta.discourse.org/u/charleswalter)\
**Antwoorden:** 3\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [11 juni 2017 om 22:35 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-new-topic-link-available-on-topic/64326 "2017-06-11T22:35:54Z")

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I feel this has come up before, but I’d like to start a discussion on whether others think this should be a community level option We get tons of people landing from search engines on our topics. And it seems difficult …

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## [Ellipsising long names: don't replace a single character](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ellipsising-long-names-dont-replace-a-single-character/64141)

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**Author:** [@barryvan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barryvan)\
**Antwoorden:** 2\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [8 juni 2017 om 00:42 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ellipsising-long-names-dont-replace-a-single-character/64141 "2017-06-08T00:42:50Z")

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I just noticed this when reporting a separate issue: The ellipsis has replaced a single “n” from the end of my name. Can the algorithm be changed such that it will only ellipsise strings to shorten them? In other wor…

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## [Private messages should have column labels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-messages-should-have-column-labels/53497)

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**Author:** [@Drew\_Warwick](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Drew_Warwick)\
**Antwoorden:** 16\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [6 juni 2017 om 20:10 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/private-messages-should-have-column-labels/53497 "2017-06-06T20:10:44Z")

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“Latest” topics have column labels: Private messages have the same columns, but without the labels: Mousing over the entry in the column tells you what it represents, but it’d still be great if private message co…

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## [Change to category tag settings text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-to-category-tag-settings-text/63926)

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**Author:** [@barryvan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/barryvan)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [5 juni 2017 om 15:50 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/change-to-category-tag-settings-text/63926 "2017-06-05T15:50:41Z")

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I find the current text ambiguous: does it mean that these tags cannot be used in other categories, or that these are the only tags that can be used in the category? It’s the latter, and I think the text could better …

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## [Show indicator when a default text content element has been updated?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-indicator-when-a-default-text-content-element-has-been-updated/63821)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [5 juni 2017 om 14:41 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-indicator-when-a-default-text-content-element-has-been-updated/63821 "2017-06-05T14:41:43Z")

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This reminds me of a suggestion I’ve had on my mibd for a while: if you customize a copy under Admin - \> Customize - \> Text Content and then the default copy gets changed via a discourse upgrade, you will never know abo…

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## [Theming / Skinning Discourse to show Topics in a Responsive "Newsy" way](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theming-skinning-discourse-to-show-topics-in-a-responsive-newsy-way/63799)

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**Author:** [@shiva](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shiva)\
**Antwoorden:** 1\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [2 juni 2017 om 10:13 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/theming-skinning-discourse-to-show-topics-in-a-responsive-newsy-way/63799 "2017-06-02T10:13:43Z")

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Is it possible to theme / skin Discourse to show each Post similar to this? This is a bootstrap theme. You can see it live here. I am thinking of using Discourse to host a media heavy - think pics and video posts - …

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## ["You sent a message to this user": fadeout of post unclear](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-sent-a-message-to-this-user-fadeout-of-post-unclear/62592)

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**Author:** [@Sujan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sujan)\
**Antwoorden:** 5\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [2 juni 2017 om 04:29 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/you-sent-a-message-to-this-user-fadeout-of-post-unclear/62592 "2017-06-02T04:29:49Z")

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When I send a message/warning to a user via flag icon → “Send @user a message | I want to talk to this person directly and privately about their post.” → Message / Warning the post gets lighter, almost faded out. This ma…

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## [Why is Assets topic "permanent" if you can delete it?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-assets-topic-permanent-if-you-can-delete-it/63750)

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**Author:** [@sulliops](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sulliops)\
**Antwoorden:** 2\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [1 juni 2017 om 23:01 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/why-is-assets-topic-permanent-if-you-can-delete-it/63750 "2017-06-01T23:01:59Z")

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So, when you setup Discourse for the first time, even before running the Wizard, there are automatically a few Staff topics. Terms of Service FAQ/Guidelines Privacy Policy READ ME FIRST: Admin Quick Start Guide Assets …

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## [Has anyone created a News site using Discourse as a CMS?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/has-anyone-created-a-news-site-using-discourse-as-a-cms/63646)

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**Author:** [@shiva](https://meta.discourse.org/u/shiva)\
**Antwoorden:** 4\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [31 mei 2017 om 14:30 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/has-anyone-created-a-news-site-using-discourse-as-a-cms/63646 "2017-05-31T14:30:46Z")

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I’m thinking of using discourse for a news blog / site. Since discourse has membership, comments, voting etc all built in, this is a no brainer. So I am wondering if anyone has used discourse as a news blog / site. The …

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## [Show which text elements depend on user locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-which-text-elements-depend-on-user-locale/63598)

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**Author:** [@tophee](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tophee)\
**Antwoorden:** 2\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [30 mei 2017 om 22:49 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-which-text-elements-depend-on-user-locale/63598 "2017-05-30T22:49:23Z")

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If I’m not mistaken, there are two types of customizable text content elements: those that will always be displayed in the site’s language and those that will be displayed depending on the respective user’s locale. If …

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## [Improve support for Tags in the UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-support-for-tags-in-the-ui/46575)

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**Author:** [@alehandrof](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alehandrof)\
**Antwoorden:** 9\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [29 mei 2017 om 14:41 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-support-for-tags-in-the-ui/46575 "2017-05-29T14:41:02Z")

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Overview page Now that “Tags” is bundled into the core, the overview page (/tags) could use some love. It would be nice if you could add it to the top nav from the admin (without adding custom code) and also to preserve …

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## [Superfluous tags on tag page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/superfluous-tags-on-tag-page/63503)

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**Author:** [@ChrisBeach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ChrisBeach)\
**Antwoorden:** 0\
**Laatst bijgewerkt:** [28 mei 2017 om 13:05 UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/superfluous-tags-on-tag-page/63503 "2017-05-28T13:05:16Z")

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Think the tag page would look cleaner and neater if the tags on listed topics (indicated below) were hidden: Also, would be great for some tag pages to be shown in “condensed mode” I’d like the above screenshot to l…

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