I’m looking for a solution for [image] Discourse Show Fullname in Mentions Theme component We leverage group handles as a means to operate transparently while simultaneously ensuring that only pertinent recipients are notified. Currently, we must educate …

Could you elaborate a bit more? I don’t think I’m fully understanding. As I get it, full name mentions display on copy & paste, but username mentions are normal ones in posts? Or the fact that copy and pasting fullname mentions doesn’t transfer over?

Hallo Thomas! :waving_hand: Can you share an example to illustrate what you mean? You can write in German if you prefer and your post will be auto-translated for us.

We use Discourse Show Fullname in Mentions . Consequently, mentions from rendered posts cannot be copied and pasted into new posts. Replaced usernames are stored inside the rendered content as a data attribute: <a class="mention mention-fullname discourse-show-name-mentions" data-full-name="Thomas …

Are you copying the discourse way, using the popup that appears when you select some text in a post? I believe that works as you would expect but have not tested it lately. [image] thoka: We use Discourse Show Fullname in Mentions . Edit: oh, wait. Just reading this more carefully. This is no…

How to make copy&paste of full mentions possible?

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Falco (Falco) December 5, 2025, 9:46pm 6

Given this is a discussion about an unofficial theme component, let’s keep it on that topic.

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How to make copy&paste of full mentions possible?

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