# Alternative display modes for topic list

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-display-modes-for-topic-list/86978>\
**Category:** UX\
**Created:** [May 8, 2018, 7:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-display-modes-for-topic-list/86978 "2018-05-08T07:40:54Z")\
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**Author:** ![Stranik](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/stranik/32/85638_2.png) [@Stranik](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Stranik)\
**Post date:** [May 8, 2018, 10:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/alternative-display-modes-for-topic-list/86978/3 "2018-05-08T10:43:51Z")

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I think that’s a great idea! You can make the switch using the internal capabilities of Discourse without third-party plugins.

Working examples where third-party plugins were not used.

 ![d](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/meta/original/3X/6/b/6b7e8ac3ed97247f88bf67af1336ebcba2cb41d3.jpg)

Users are very fond of it. A lot of people, and we all have different tastes. Not necessarily of course to meet all, but that is not possible. But being able to choose is a good idea. And since the engine allows it, it’s great.

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