# UX

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## [More self-evident icon to access the edit message dialog](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-self-evident-icon-to-access-the-edit-message-dialog/396145)

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**Author:** [@robbie.morrison](https://meta.discourse.org/u/robbie.morrison)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/more-self-evident-icon-to-access-the-edit-message-dialog/396145 "2026-02-19T14:36:00Z")

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When I modify an existing post, I find it difficult to locate the commit message entry window. The little “i” icon looks to me as if it should offer a localized help message. Perhaps this icon could be changed for a “n…

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## [“Mark as solution” button has excessive right padding](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mark-as-solution-button-has-excessive-right-padding/390474)

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**Author:** [@panic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/panic)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 19, 2026, 2:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mark-as-solution-button-has-excessive-right-padding/390474 "2026-02-19T02:38:03Z")

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The following css solves the problem: .btn-flat.post-action-menu\_\_solved-unaccepted .d-icon { margin-right: 0; }

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## [QOL: dealing with trust levels](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qol-dealing-with-trust-levels/396405)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/qol-dealing-with-trust-levels/396405 "2026-02-18T20:37:01Z")

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This is just a suggestion, to see what others think. As an Admin, when I go to Groups, I can see the Trust Level groups (makes sense) but when I open them, I would expect to be able to access information there to see/man…

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## [Clicking on post timestamp scrolls page to different post when modal opens](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-on-post-timestamp-scrolls-page-to-different-post-when-modal-opens/396438)

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**Author:** [@JammyDodger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JammyDodger)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/clicking-on-post-timestamp-scrolls-page-to-different-post-when-modal-opens/396438 "2026-02-18T18:51:10Z")

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When I click on the post timestamp to bring up the Share modal the page scrolls down when it opens and I’m often no longer on the post I had clicked on (depending on post length). This has made me double-check whether I …

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## [It would be great to see some love given to the webhook page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/it-would-be-great-to-see-some-love-given-to-the-webhook-page/305294)

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**Author:** [@jordan-violet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jordan-violet)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/it-would-be-great-to-see-some-love-given-to-the-webhook-page/305294 "2026-02-18T15:05:31Z")

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Currently, the API page looks like this: You get: API Key (truncated of course) Description User who it can run as Created Date Last Used Date Eyeball button to view/edit Red X button to delete/remove The webhook …

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## [Messages and chat distinction confusion](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-and-chat-distinction-confusion/396229)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 2:06pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/messages-and-chat-distinction-confusion/396229 "2026-02-18T14:06:50Z")

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I keep getting lost/confused when I want to access what my brain labels as a « discussion » with some other member. Some of these discussions take place by chat, others by personal message. I go to chat, can’t find it, t…

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## [How to solve the problem of different order of Badges in different languages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-different-order-of-badges-in-different-languages/396178)

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**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 2:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-solve-the-problem-of-different-order-of-badges-in-different-languages/396178 "2026-02-18T14:03:44Z")

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▶ Previously on It’s strange why it doesn’t arrange them according to a fixed ID or internal name, as this causes the Badges to appear in different orders due to translation reasons… :melting\_face: Can this problem be so…

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## [Some category bullets lack contrast with their background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/some-category-bullets-lack-contrast-with-their-background/396372 "2026-02-18T10:43:27Z")

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While it’s alright for certain colors, example: It’s not (or arguable) for others:

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## ["location-and-website" content can overflow on narrow screens](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-and-website-content-can-overflow-on-narrow-screens/396132)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/location-and-website-content-can-overflow-on-narrow-screens/396132 "2026-02-18T00:39:36Z")

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Example, open https://meta.discourse.org/u/pacharanero/summary on mobile. If your screen is narrow enough, the content will overflow: I suppose there should be a line break between location and website, in this case…

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## [Drafts missing / cut off from 'new topic' button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafts-missing-cut-off-from-new-topic-button/396330)

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**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 12:09am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/drafts-missing-cut-off-from-new-topic-button/396330 "2026-02-18T00:09:12Z")

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Hi, I just had one of those ‘Ahh! where’s my draft!’ moments :laughing: As you can see in the image when using the horizon theme, if you hide the sidebar there is not an easy way to access your drafts unless you open t…

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## [Make it easier to update components](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-it-easier-to-update-components/396288)

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**Author:** [@ganncamp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ganncamp)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/make-it-easier-to-update-components/396288 "2026-02-17T16:25:45Z")

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The “update available” text in the highlighted components doesn’t really stand out for me. It’s lost IMO, in the blur of “why are some of these blue”? Much better, IMO if the text were the link to do the update inste…

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## [Discourse Free Plan setup - options are hard to read](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 2:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-free-plan-setup-options-are-hard-to-read/395716 "2026-02-17T14:44:29Z")

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In the setup page of the Discourse Free Plan, the options are quite hard to read:

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## [Subcategory selection in the Kanban TC could be improved](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subcategory-selection-in-the-kanban-tc-could-be-improved/265912)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 12:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/subcategory-selection-in-the-kanban-tc-could-be-improved/265912 "2026-02-17T12:50:19Z")

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At the moment you cannot intuitively specify having a Board active on subcategories. The setting itself doesn’t offer guidance or give a selection. In order to select a subcategory, you need to enter just the slug of th…

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## [Two-Level Subcategories Display Issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-level-subcategories-display-issue/396203)

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**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 11:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/two-level-subcategories-display-issue/396203 "2026-02-16T23:21:46Z")

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Another issue: It appears that two-level subcategories in the Categories list are not well supported, with the text and icon positioned too far to the left, to the extent that there is a significant risk that the rounded…

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## [Compact/Expanded view not working on Horizon](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compact-expanded-view-not-working-on-horizon/396206)

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**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compact-expanded-view-not-working-on-horizon/396206 "2026-02-16T16:20:01Z")

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I tried this theme again here on Meta, I find it a little weird despite having compact selected it still shows a topic preview. Not sure if this is a bug or not but it didn’t seem right.

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## [Invisible Button Text + layout misalignment on Horizon Theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invisible-button-text-layout-misalignment-on-horizon-theme/396180)

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**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 4:01pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invisible-button-text-layout-misalignment-on-horizon-theme/396180 "2026-02-16T16:01:28Z")

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Dashboard: Button text invisible by default + layout misalignment in “Top Referred Topics” & “Trending Search Terms” Hi I’m using the Horizon theme and have identified several UI issues in the Admin Dashboard, specific…

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## [The "Subcategory of..." setting under categories is translated incorrectly in Chinese](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-subcategory-of-setting-under-categories-is-translated-incorrectly-in-chinese/396158)

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**Author:** [@Noble\_Fish](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Noble_Fish)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 9:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-subcategory-of-setting-under-categories-is-translated-incorrectly-in-chinese/396158 "2026-02-16T09:08:39Z")

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In the old version, this setting was named Parent category , used to specify the parent category of the current category. In the new version, this setting is named Subcategory of... , used to indicate which category the…

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## [Horizon interaction with Brand Header](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-interaction-with-brand-header/396096)

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**Author:** [@AquaL1te](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AquaL1te)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 12:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/horizon-interaction-with-brand-header/396096 "2026-02-15T12:55:21Z")

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When the theme component below is enabled and you quickly scroll down, the topic header gets decoupled for a brief moment. I’m not sure if I explain it correctly. If a screencast is needed, let me know. Is it fine to rep…

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## [Versatile Banner reduces #main-outlet width for unclear reasons](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner-reduces-main-outlet-width-for-unclear-reasons/396113)

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**Author:** [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/versatile-banner-reduces-main-outlet-width-for-unclear-reasons/396113 "2026-02-14T17:57:24Z")

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I’m not sure why this exists. It’s applied all the time, even if the banner is not visible. The effect is better seen on mobile, but exists on desktop too: Rule enabled Rule disabled

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## [On-hover border is off for IP lookup in Horizon theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-hover-border-is-off-for-ip-lookup-in-horizon-theme/396084)

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**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/on-hover-border-is-off-for-ip-lookup-in-horizon-theme/396084 "2026-02-13T23:33:27Z")

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On the horizon if you hover over the IP lookup in a user admin page the border radius is too large compared to the border radius of the modal.

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## [Tracking button hover is misleading](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-button-hover-is-misleading/386876)

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**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 10:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tracking-button-hover-is-misleading/386876 "2026-02-13T22:57:48Z")

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At present, the notifications-tracking-trigger-btn gives “Tracking” on hover: As you see in that example, the category is actually set to Normal. The problem with the use of the word “Tracking” is that it is one …

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## [Adding multiple users to group is kludgy](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-multiple-users-to-group-is-kludgy/396063)

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**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/adding-multiple-users-to-group-is-kludgy/396063 "2026-02-13T20:33:09Z")

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…or I haven’t found the right way to do this. I have a handful of new users who have joined recently. I want to add them to a testing group. I open the group and click on “add users”, and there, I have to remember their…

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## [Include poll options in email notification (HTML variant)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-poll-options-in-email-notification-html-variant/393728)

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**Author:** [@JJde](https://meta.discourse.org/u/JJde)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 1:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/include-poll-options-in-email-notification-html-variant/393728 "2026-02-13T13:49:17Z")

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Hello, dear Discourse-Developers! Current behavior: When I receive an email notification about a new post that includes a poll, the plain-text version of this Email includes the poll source code (\[polll type=...\] \* Yes …

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## [Category moderation is not listed as group permission](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-moderation-is-not-listed-as-group-permission/258108)

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**Author:** [@manuel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/manuel)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-moderation-is-not-listed-as-group-permission/258108 "2026-02-13T12:33:41Z")

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It seems that a group being assigned as category moderators doesn’t show up on that group’s Permissions tab. I’d expect it would show up here:

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## [Setting description: Fast typing threshold](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-description-fast-typing-threshold/392833)

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**Author:** [@ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 2:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-description-fast-typing-threshold/392833 "2026-02-12T14:35:19Z")

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The description for the setting Fast typing threshold could use a small edit: Suggestion: “Minimum amount of time in milliseconds a user must type for their first post. If the threshold is not met, the post will auto…

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## [Published topic anchor links mistarget](https://meta.discourse.org/t/published-topic-anchor-links-mistarget/395906)

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**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 12:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/published-topic-anchor-links-mistarget/395906 "2026-02-12T12:24:26Z")

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It seems that anchor links in a published topic appear underneath the header, so when you click an anchor link in a published topic, you don’t get to see the actual title. E.g. the non-published topic shows the h3 https…

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## [Show name of everyone group based on default locale during category creation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-name-of-everyone-group-based-on-default-locale-during-category-creation/395225)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 11:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/show-name-of-everyone-group-based-on-default-locale-during-category-creation/395225 "2026-02-12T11:22:17Z")

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Just like all default group names, the name of the everyone group is determined based on the default locale. So, in my forum, it’s not “everyone” but “jeder.” But during the creation of a category (no matter if my interf…

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## [Category dropdown overflows on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-dropdown-overflows-on-mobile/395847)

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**Author:** [@ondrej](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ondrej)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-dropdown-overflows-on-mobile/395847 "2026-02-12T09:58:22Z")

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I have an S23+ using Microsoft Edge browser using the Horizon theme and when I want to compose a new topic, the dropdown tp choose category overflows my screen

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## [UX: fix reviewable select-kit covered by the next review-item](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-fix-reviewable-select-kit-covered-by-the-next-review-item/395858)

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**Author:** [@small-lovely-cat](https://meta.discourse.org/u/small-lovely-cat)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-fix-reviewable-select-kit-covered-by-the-next-review-item/395858 "2026-02-12T05:08:43Z")

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The review-item lacks proper z-index, and the select-kit is stacked using natural DOM order, when the former select-kit appears on the latter review-item, it will become transparent and unclickable. This commit fix this…

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## [Custom Header Links and New Topic Header Button don't play nice](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-header-links-and-new-topic-header-button-dont-play-nice/395712)

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**Author:** [@ToddZ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ToddZ)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/custom-header-links-and-new-topic-header-button-dont-play-nice/395712 "2026-02-10T22:48:28Z")

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I’ve come across a cosmetic display issue when combining Custom Header Links and New Topic Header Button… Custom Header Links is set to display on left: Custom Header Links alone works fine: New Topic Header But…

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