Improve editiability and visibility of Chat channel descriptions

[JammyDodger]

Originally sent in The Chat Feedback topic

jimkleiber

I just had the idea that it would be really nice to be able to click on the channel name on mobile and see a channel description

JammyDodger

At the moment it's displayed on the 'browse channels' page (though I've only added one to the staff Moderation channel, so not visible to most)

I can't edit it now it's in though, so I'll make a note of that here

jimkleiber

Ah, yes I think it's helpful when I'm looking to join the channel but also would help me remember to stay on topic while in the channel

Or a pinned topic could do it

*pinned message

[mcwumbly (Dave McClure)]

This should be improved now with the information panel:

@rishabh

Chat Information panel

Clicking a channel title will now take users to a useful info panel with three tabs:

• The About tab will display title, description and linked category, so users have the context they need for each channel.
• The Members tab lets users see who else is in the room with them (member list and total count). It includes a filter so they can use search.

• The Settings tab will let you set notification preferences (mute, desktop / mobile push notifications). For admins, this tab also includes the auto-join mode toggle.