# Pre-populating posts with some criteria

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/pre-populating-posts-with-some-criteria/19102
**Category:** Site feedback
**Created:** [August 20, 2014, 5:19pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pre-populating-posts-with-some-criteria/19102 "2014-08-20T17:19:52Z")
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### Author: ![cpradio](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/cpradio/32/4970_2.png) [@cpradio](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cpradio)
#### Post date: [August 20, 2014, 5:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pre-populating-posts-with-some-criteria/19102/2 "2014-08-20T17:25:55Z")

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> [@Topic Templates](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-templates/18282):
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> Before I describe what I’m seeking, I wasn’t sure if this should be a feature request or a plugin request. If I’ve classified it incorrectly, please let me know. Problem: Discussion boards often have topics that follow a standard form. It would be easier for users if this form could be associated with a category so that when they attempt to make a topic in that category, the basic layout appears in the text box. Use Case 1: Technical Support Form Basic information is generally required when t…

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