Users discuss the need for auto-saving edits in Discourse, especially when editing posts or wikis. JP_ lost edits after accidentally refreshing the page, noting that drafts should auto-save during edits, not just for new posts. purldator references prior discussions on multi-draft support and suggests expanding auto-save to edits. JP_ agrees, emphasizing support for existing post edits. Matthieu experiences the same issue—accidentally refreshing and losing content—highlighting the urgency. codinghorror tests the feature live, confirming edits are saved (indicated by a visual cue), but notes that refreshing still wipes unsaved changes. The consensus is clear: auto-save should cover both new posts and post edits to prevent data loss. purldator’s referenced threads suggest this is an ongoing feature request, and users want it prioritized to avoid frustrating losses during editing.
Was editing a wiki post, tested out an external link in the preview window (didn’t open in a new window even though I have it set to default to do so), pressed back button and lost everything I had written.
When creating a new post, it seems to save your draft – I assumed edits were handled the same way, but it appears they aren’t.
(first time posting in the feature category – hopefully I’m doing it right)
I just mentioned this in the past day.
It was suggested to continue the multiple draft feature discussion here.
EDIT: unless you mean using the auto save feature for edits as well as making new topics and replies?
Right – expanding draft feature to support edits of existing posts.
got the problem right now.
I was editing my post, I miss the T key and pressed ctrl+R instead, it has refreshed the page and lost all the new content …
Normally I find it when I reopen the editor but not this time 
Let me try that Mattheiu!
I am typing lots of stuff until I see the saved indicator.. wait for it.. wait for it.. wait for it..
ok 
pressing ctrl+r now!
no repro
