For some reason, I no longer have the :desktop_computer: button at the bottom-right of the composer anymore on mobile? So I can no longer see previews of the post I’m writing. Is this intentional or accidental? Thanks.

Thats intentional, I should make a topic for it maybe. [image] NateDhaliwal: So I can no longer see previews of the post I’m writing. You still can by using the markdown/rte toggle.

There’s no longer a way to preview posts on mobile when using the markdown editor. There used to be a button in the bottom-right section for this, but it has disappeared. If it has been moved somewhere else, I can’t find it… [image]

use the wysiwyg editor button [IMG_5619]

Brought this up a few days ago: [image] Cannot view post preview in mobile composer? Support Thats intentional, I should make a topic for it maybe. You still can by using the markdown/rte toggle.

I noticed that, but in my experience the wysiwyg editor frequently breaks markdown, so I don’t see how that’s a valid option. Unless all the issues I had with it earlier this year have now been fixed.

the other option is to turn your mobile phone sideways (landscape) and see the previewer in wider viewport

[image] seanblue: I noticed that, but in my experience the wysiwyg editor frequently breaks markdown, so I don’t see how that’s a valid option. Unless all the issues I had with it earlier this year have now been fixed. It would be interesting to know if this is the case or not. Will you repor…

I won’t have time for a few days, but I’ll explore a bit later this week and get back to you.

Open source community at its best: for those arriving here to want to ask for it back, a TC is already made [image] Mobile Composer Preview Theme component information_source Summary Adds a preview button to the composer on mobiles eyeglasses Preview Th…

Thanks for linking it here! I’m still curious to hear from people why they’d want the preview button back. A theme component only reaches forums whose admins go looking for a solution and install it - it doesn’t cover everyone who misses the button on forums they don’t manage themselves. So feedbac…

Cannot view post preview in mobile composer?

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soraiden August 6, 2026, 6:30pm 23

Just popping in to share my community members are missing the preview option as well. Following along.

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Cannot view post preview in mobile composer?

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