Create, add tags is wonky

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The discussion revolves around issues with creating and adding tags in Discourse. 8BIT reported that the process has become slower and more cumbersome, requiring more clicks and keyboard navigation. Previously, they could quickly add tags by typing and tabbing through the fields.

joffreyjaffeux acknowledged the issue and worked on improving the keyboard navigation and fixing other problems. They provided updates on their progress, including a video demonstrating the improvements (joffreyjaffeux).

8BIT also discovered an issue with creating multiple copies of the same tag, which joffreyjaffeux fixed.

The update was initially expected to be released on Monday, but was delayed due to joffreyjaffeux taking a break. It was finally released, and 8BIT expressed their appreciation for the update, finding it to be a significant improvement.

For future reference, joffreyjaffeux requested that issues be reported in the Help us test Select Kit topic.

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i use tags religiously so any changes in UI / UX (this might go better there…?) is something i notice.

I used to be able to create tags effortlessly and very, very quickly, and I was able to tab through the process very quickly. now, it seems that this is broken and i have to resort to arrow keys back and forth and even using my mouse.

something happened where adding / creating tags to a post takes more time and more clicking.

what i used to be able to do:

  1. add title to post
  2. tab, tab (to get to tag box)
  3. type tag1 > tab > type tag2 > tab > repeat…
  4. tab out of tag box and start writing content.

it was really fast and natural as i worked my way down the fields.

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I do agree there are a few more issues to fix. I will improve the keyboard story and fix a few other issues, we will get there before the end of the week.

For future reference please create issues in this topic: Help us test select-kit

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I did great progress on this:

  • good tab handling
  • left/right arrow navigation for selecting/deleting an item
  • support for cmd+a to select all and backspace to delete

Dozens of other small details… I will most likely release this tomorrow or monday morning.

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omg. thank you. this will bring the workflow back to maximum speed!

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another issue. i could create multiple copies of this tag.

repro:

subject >> tab >> tab >> “test” >> tab >> shift-tab (to go back to tag field) >> “test” >> tab >> shift-tab >> “test” … repeat.

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The multiple tag issue is fixed on my branch fyi.

I’m a little bit late on this, I have been sick and also I want to get rid of the “flashing” while you type, this is very hard to get right with the random nature of network, but I have some ideas I’m trying to apply here.

Also wanted to backport left/right arrows navigation to multi-select components:

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was this released? Just checking!

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It’s fully done the PR is ready. But I’m having a complete break with mostly no internet for few days and didn’t want to push just before leaving. So I will push it when I come back next wednesday 100%. Sorry for the delay, hopefully you will like this update a lot :wink:

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I pushed the update yesterday, please have a look.

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a fantastic update. much appreciated!

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