# \#interface **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/interface/811.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Using Discourse and LibreTranslate without AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-and-libretranslate-without-ai/411844)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 3:03pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-discourse-and-libretranslate-without-ai/411844 "2026-09-08T15:03:41Z")
Our community does not wish to use AI, and we turned it off in our Discourse instance. For translations we added LibreTranslate (LT) in a docker container, and it works well enough. My question is: Given the recent ad… --- ## [Basque Language Interface option](https://meta.discourse.org/t/basque-language-interface-option/410511)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 1:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/basque-language-interface-option/410511 "2026-08-27T01:56:35Z")
@mirenbz! My Basque constituency is asking to set their language in our self-hosted Discourse. However, I do not see Basque in the interface options. Is this work still in progress, or can I install Basque as an option? … --- ## [LibreTranslate language detection issue](https://meta.discourse.org/t/libretranslate-language-detection-issue/411017)
**Author:** [@happyhappy](https://meta.discourse.org/u/happyhappy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 12:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/libretranslate-language-detection-issue/411017 "2026-08-27T00:15:40Z")
We added LibreTranslate via docker container to our new (8 mo.) Discourse instance. It works well for certain languages (es, de, nl). However, it fails miserably with Basque (eu) and other languages. I set up a script t… --- ## [About merging profile sections/pages](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-merging-profile-sections-pages/410570)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-merging-profile-sections-pages/410570 "2026-08-20T19:38:26Z")
Many of us love Discourse because it allows us to customize it, especially those of us who code (some of us just “code”) and are used to set every detail in everything we use. We know that most of our users don’t share … --- ## [Introducing DisCorkie – A Multi-Instance Discourse Client](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-discorkie-a-multi-instance-discourse-client/357103)
**Author:** [@messiaslima](https://meta.discourse.org/u/messiaslima)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 11:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/introducing-discorkie-a-multi-instance-discourse-client/357103 "2026-03-18T11:17:54Z")
Hi Discourse Meta, If you’re active in more than one Discourse forum, you’ve probably wished for a faster, cleaner way to stay connected. That’s exactly what I’m building with DisCorkie – a modern Discourse client that … --- ## [Flagging a post for moderator attention](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flagging-a-post-for-moderator-attention/32783)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2024, 8:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/flagging-a-post-for-moderator-attention/32783 "2024-08-01T20:57:31Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to flag a post for moderator attention in Discourse, when you should use this feature, and what happens after a post is flagged. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Trust Level… --- ## [Understanding the notifications menu in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-notifications-menu-in-discourse/3059)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2013, 7:37am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-notifications-menu-in-discourse/3059 "2013-02-14T07:37:50Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how the notifications menu works in Discourse, including the different types of notifications and where they appear in the interface. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users … --- ## [Using browser tab content indicators](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-browser-tab-content-indicators/33508)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2015, 12:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-browser-tab-content-indicators/33508 "2015-09-21T00:49:27Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how Discourse displays new content indicators in your browser tab, helping you quickly identify new topics and posts without actively checking the site. :person\_raising\_hand: Required use… --- ## [Narrative bot settings and texts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/narrative-bot-settings-and-texts/397873)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2026, 12:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/narrative-bot-settings-and-texts/397873 "2026-03-07T12:58:17Z")
As I’m playing around with Discobot settings, I wanted to mention that I find it quite unintuitive that under “plugins” I have a “Narrative Bot” page with a bunch of settings, but when I want to edit things like the welc… --- ## [Creating consistent admin interfaces](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2024, 6:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/creating-consistent-admin-interfaces/326780 "2024-09-18T06:11:05Z")
These guidelines aim to create a cohesive admin interface, focusing on usability, accessibility, and a structured layout. See the table of contents for what is included and to navigate to each section easily. Note: The … --- ## [Is there a way to display topic contents in category view?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-display-topic-contents-in-category-view/391292)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 12:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-a-way-to-display-topic-contents-in-category-view/391292 "2025-12-18T00:26:47Z")
I guess there probably is a theme or component that does this. I’d like the list of topics to include at least the start of the topic text, facebook-like (ideally with a button to expand and display the whole topics inli… --- ## [Printing a topic as a PDF](https://meta.discourse.org/t/printing-a-topic-as-a-pdf/160061)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2025, 5:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/printing-a-topic-as-a-pdf/160061 "2025-12-16T05:41:21Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to print/download any Discourse topic to PDF. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Discourse allows you to generate a PDF of a topic by using the Print topic keyboar… --- ## [A \`text-indent\`ed paragraph causes link click counts to have extra space](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-text-indent-ed-paragraph-causes-link-click-counts-to-have-extra-space/383841)
**Author:** [@lilydjwg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lilydjwg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 5:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/a-text-indent-ed-paragraph-causes-link-click-counts-to-have-extra-space/383841 "2025-09-24T05:23:26Z")
I’m using the RSS Polling plugin to repost my blog posts to a Discourse forum. There is an indented paragraph containing a link, and the link click count looks like this: The following CSS fixes it. a\[data-clicks\]::… --- ## [Using the Discourse sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-the-discourse-sidebar/258478)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 4:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-the-discourse-sidebar/258478 "2025-09-23T16:28:43Z")
:bookmark: This is a comprehensive guide explaining the various features and functionalities of the Discourse sidebar, including how to customize it for your needs. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users … --- ## [Font changes on Save in the Interface panel](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-changes-on-save-in-the-interface-panel/378543)
**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/font-changes-on-save-in-the-interface-panel/378543 "2025-08-21T10:14:45Z")
I don’t have a light theme. I use a single theme set to both light and dark. When I go to the Interface, it’s set to Auto: I change it to Light: Save: So far so good, even though the theme doesn’t change, of … --- ## [Using user cards to quickly view information about others](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-user-cards-to-quickly-view-information-about-others/44093)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2025, 1:51pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-user-cards-to-quickly-view-information-about-others/44093 "2025-08-07T13:51:41Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains what user cards are, how they work, and what information they display in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users User cards in Discourse provide a quick and conv… --- ## [Calculating "Top" topics in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calculating-top-topics-in-discourse/240928)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calculating-top-topics-in-discourse/240928 "2025-07-08T15:13:53Z")
:bookmark: This is a reference guide explaining how topics filtered by “Top” are determined to be “Top Topics” in Discourse. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Discourse sites have a feature that al… --- ## [UX improvements on header dropdown (notifications)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-improvements-on-header-dropdown-notifications/370110)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 6:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ux-improvements-on-header-dropdown-notifications/370110 "2025-06-13T18:59:43Z")
Continuing the discussion from New header dropdown / notification menu styles: While I appreciate the recent visual improvements to the notification stylesheet, I believe we need to address some fundamental UX issues … --- ## [Understanding user interface elements in Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-user-interface-elements-in-discourse/103351)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2024, 11:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-user-interface-elements-in-discourse/103351 "2024-05-11T11:40:38Z")
:bookmark: This resource covers the names for each element of the Discourse user interface. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: All users Here’s what Discourse’s interface looks like most of the time. Themes, … --- ## [How to hide notification buttons for selected categories?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-notification-buttons-for-selected-categories/349497)
**Author:** [@thoka](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thoka)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2025, 5:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-hide-notification-buttons-for-selected-categories/349497 "2025-01-29T17:39:09Z")
Most of our upper categories are used for aggregation. Nobody is allowed to post in these top categories. Some users think that the notification settings for these categories automatically include the second-level cate… --- ## [This theme (or component) msg doesn't go away](https://meta.discourse.org/t/this-theme-or-component-msg-doesnt-go-away/321169)
**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2024, 3:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/this-theme-or-component-msg-doesnt-go-away/321169 "2024-08-14T03:44:57Z")
I used to have this theme/component earlier, but no longer. I’ve updated my site thru ‘One Click Browser’ update. I’ve rebuilt my ‘data’ and ‘web\_only’ containers just now. Also clicked the ‘Refresh’ button, showin… --- ## [How was Meta (discourse site) installed on my Windows PC as an app?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-was-meta-discourse-site-installed-on-my-windows-pc-as-an-app/318005)
**Author:** [@Bathinda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Bathinda)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2024, 6:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-was-meta-discourse-site-installed-on-my-windows-pc-as-an-app/318005 "2024-07-24T06:46:44Z")
Today I opened meta and somehow got a prompt to install this site (i.e. Meta) on my Pc? I clicked ‘yes’ and it got installed in my windows pc as any other program (or as Chrome App). In the below SShot, background is sho… --- ## [Understanding the admin interface](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-admin-interface/315108)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2024, 9:17pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/understanding-the-admin-interface/315108 "2024-07-23T21:17:39Z")
:bookmark: This topic defines and explains essential terms and concepts that are or will be used as we continue to improve our admin interface. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrators The different …