Clicking on topic takes me to the bottom of the thread

[m.p]

Sorry if this is a silly question, but how do I set it such that when I click on a topic (e.g. from categories page) it takes me to the top (the original posting) instead of the bottom (latest on the thread)?

[riking (Kane York)]

Click on the post count, then the top button.

I just spent about 5 minutes looking for the #howto:faq about this but couldn’t find it… Anyone got the link?

[codinghorror (Jeff Atwood)]

The assumptions here aren’t correct. You are taken to your last read position.

@riking I think you are looking for this blog post… Discourse New User Tips and Tricks … which is also linked in every new user PM, etc.

[m.p]

thanks @codinghorror
then the next question is, is that customizable? (so it goes to the main post every time?)

[riking (Kane York)]

Entering at your last read position is a critical feature of Discourse to make reading enjoyable.

If you’re making FAQ posts or guides, I suggest closing the topic after the first post and linking a separate discussion topic about the guide.

[m.p]

got it, thanks @riking

[tshenry (Taylor)]

Noting that each category has a Navigate to first post after topics are read setting to override the default behavior. In line with what @riking mentioned, I would only recommend using it for FAQ/Guide categories.