# \#tablet **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/tag/tablet/744.md [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) --- ## [Quoting does only work on second tap](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quoting-does-only-work-on-second-tap/411868)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 7:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/quoting-does-only-work-on-second-tap/411868 "2026-09-09T07:32:49Z")
It’s been like this for a while now; I don’t remember when it started. At first, I thought I might have missed the button, then I thought clicking the icon might not work, and I accidentally clicked the icon because that… --- ## [Close a chat](https://meta.discourse.org/t/close-a-chat/297444)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/close-a-chat/297444 "2026-08-29T19:16:29Z")
When you want to close a personal chat and do not use mobile view, you have to hover on the chat with the mouse. That doesn’t work using a tablet. When you tab the chat you can somehow move the date, but I’m not able… --- ## [The fullscreen chat container on Android Tablets is too tall](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-fullscreen-chat-container-on-android-tablets-is-too-tall/410038)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2026, 8:38am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-fullscreen-chat-container-on-android-tablets-is-too-tall/410038 "2026-08-14T08:38:32Z")
Reproduction steps: Fullscreen the chat on an Android tablet. The chat or DM title at the top vanishes. You can still get to it by somehow scrolling the chat container up using multiple fingers. Device I reproduced this… --- ## [Can\`t scroll topic when replying](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-scroll-topic-when-replying/400006)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 4:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-t-scroll-topic-when-replying/400006 "2026-04-14T16:33:57Z")
I was here and I needed to scroll topic to find one post I would like to quote. I must close the composer, find what I wanted to quote and then return to the draft and continue. The expectation is I can do what I’ve… --- ## [Unhide composer fullscreen toggle for tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unhide-composer-fullscreen-toggle-for-tablets/400433)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unhide-composer-fullscreen-toggle-for-tablets/400433 "2026-04-10T20:39:08Z")
:information\_source: Summary Restores the fullscreen toggle button in the composer on touch devices with larger screens (e.g. tablets), where it is hidden by default :eyeglasses: Preview Theme Creator … --- ## [Ipad/safari - Composer window moving to top of screen?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-safari-composer-window-moving-to-top-of-screen/399794)
**Author:** [@Jesse\_Starks](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jesse_Starks)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ipad-safari-composer-window-moving-to-top-of-screen/399794 "2026-04-02T16:57:29Z")
Seeing new behavior this morning (Ipad safari), where composer is jumping to the top of the screen for some reason… rather than being anchored to the bottom. I can’t increase the window height. Also when the composer is … --- ## [Huge gap below tables on tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/huge-gap-below-tables-on-tablets/333153)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2026, 2:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/huge-gap-below-tables-on-tablets/333153 "2026-03-18T14:25:38Z")
This is at least the third time I wonder why there is such a huge gap below the table. My problem is that the edit button is only visible after I touch the table. Usually I don’t do that while I look at the post,… --- ## [The order of characters when typing in the floating search widget is reversed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-order-of-characters-when-typing-in-the-floating-search-widget-is-reversed/398423)
**Author:** [@sk-or-v1-contents](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sk-or-v1-contents)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2026, 2:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-order-of-characters-when-typing-in-the-floating-search-widget-is-reversed/398423 "2026-03-16T14:41:15Z")
Priority/Severity: Moderate, I guess? Platform: try.discourse.org (can reproduce in Safe Mode) Edge 144.0.3719.91 MIUI 13.0.14 on Android 12 Mi 11 Lite Description: The order of characters when typing in the float… --- ## [Floating search box cannot be closed when device goes from horizontal to vertical](https://meta.discourse.org/t/floating-search-box-cannot-be-closed-when-device-goes-from-horizontal-to-vertical/398427)
**Author:** [@sk-or-v1-contents](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sk-or-v1-contents)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2026, 2:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/floating-search-box-cannot-be-closed-when-device-goes-from-horizontal-to-vertical/398427 "2026-03-14T02:10:44Z")
Platform: try.discourse.org (can reproduce in Safe Mode) Edge 144.0.3719.91 MIUI 13.0.14 on Android 12 Mi 11 Lite Description: Floating search box persists and cannot be closed when device goes from horizontal to v… --- ## [Opening TOC on iPad in portrait causes TOC to overlay text with no background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-toc-on-ipad-in-portrait-causes-toc-to-overlay-text-with-no-background/387532)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2026, 9:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-toc-on-ipad-in-portrait-causes-toc-to-overlay-text-with-no-background/387532 "2026-03-13T09:50:36Z")
When viewing a topic in Documentation and opening the TOC on an iPad in portrait mode, this happens: The page can still be scrolled, and the links in the TOC clicked. Browser: Safari --- ## [Buttons to order items in emoji list settings is difficult to find on touch devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/buttons-to-order-items-in-emoji-list-settings-is-difficult-to-find-on-touch-devices/391181)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 2:49pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/buttons-to-order-items-in-emoji-list-settings-is-difficult-to-find-on-touch-devices/391181 "2025-12-15T14:49:26Z")
Continuing the discussion from Buttons to order items in value lists is difficult to find on touch devices: I noticed today that the fix doesn’t work for all settings. Is it possible to improve the emoji list settings i… --- ## [Autofocus on reviewable note form](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autofocus-on-reviewable-note-form/391026)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autofocus-on-reviewable-note-form/391026 "2025-12-11T13:24:22Z")
When you open the review queue, the note input field of the last reviewable is automatically focused. This is a little annoying on touch devices that automatically open the keyboard as soon as you open the review queue. … --- ## [Keyboard disappears when attempting to start a new message](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-disappears-when-attempting-to-start-a-new-message/389317)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-disappears-when-attempting-to-start-a-new-message/389317 "2025-11-21T15:13:08Z")
This is currently happening to me on a Galaxy Tab S10 FE tablet, is this happening for anyone else? --- ## [AI helper hiding on Android tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hiding-on-android-tablets/349719)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hiding-on-android-tablets/349719 "2025-11-12T17:44:04Z")
Continuing the discussion from AI helper is hiding. Again: The helpers for choosing title, category, and tags still appear behind the composer for me. Tablet - Chrome/Firefox - Android --- ## [Site setting "view change history" button and touch devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-setting-view-change-history-button-and-touch-devices/377399)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2025, 9:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-setting-view-change-history-button-and-touch-devices/377399 "2025-08-12T21:46:11Z")
Where I just mentioned the view history button on site settings in another topic. It is very difficult to discover on the tablet (and phone), but all the easier to accidentally click while trying to select the text for c… --- ## [Buttons to order items in value lists is difficult to find on touch devices](https://meta.discourse.org/t/buttons-to-order-items-in-value-lists-is-difficult-to-find-on-touch-devices/377400)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2025, 4:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/buttons-to-order-items-in-value-lists-is-difficult-to-find-on-touch-devices/377400 "2025-08-05T16:57:18Z")
The buttons to change the order of items on value-list site settings is difficult to find on touch devices because it’s only visible on hover. (I have already re-entered everything to achieve the order I wanted because I… --- ## [Composer more menu partly hidden behind header and composer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-more-menu-partly-hidden-behind-header-and-composer/372859)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-more-menu-partly-hidden-behind-header-and-composer/372859 "2025-07-17T11:56:56Z")
The Composer More menu is a little difficult to use on my tablet. It would be easier if it didn’t open behind the Composer and the header. I prefer the menu with limited height like on my forum (updated ~2 days ag… --- ## [Sending chat message using icon, not enter, on tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-chat-message-using-icon-not-enter-on-tablets/280305)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2025, 9:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sending-chat-message-using-icon-not-enter-on-tablets/280305 "2025-07-12T21:58:52Z")
When writing a message using a mobile sending will happend via ”paperplane icon” and enter of virtual keyboard will give new chapter, aka. carriage return. I, and all of my apple related users, are struggling with virtu… --- ## [Composer resizing problems while using a tablet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-resizing-problems-while-using-a-tablet/370706)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2025, 6:43pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/composer-resizing-problems-while-using-a-tablet/370706 "2025-07-01T18:43:34Z")
Somehow I am having difficulty changing the size of the composer. Could it be that there is a problem with the combination of touch and desktop mode? In any case, it’s not Firefox; it doesn’t work in Chrome either. … --- ## [I can only quote one word](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-can-only-quote-one-word/369911)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2025, 1:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/i-can-only-quote-one-word/369911 "2025-06-25T13:32:37Z")
When I try to quote something using Firefox on my tablet, I only get one word. It was working when I posted 4 hours ago, but now it doesn’t work anymore. I have tried safe mode and a private tab to eliminate brow… --- ## [Discourse composer and Firefox on Android tablet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-composer-and-firefox-on-android-tablet/346876)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-composer-and-firefox-on-android-tablet/346876 "2025-04-19T15:57:27Z")
A few days ago, my experience using this forum with the Firefox app on my tablet got a lot worse. Firefox 134.0 (Build #2016064983) Android 14 Galaxy Tab S9 FE Additional note: I have always used Discourse in Firefox… --- ## [New sidebar design on tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-sidebar-design-on-tablets/330162)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 5:23am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-sidebar-design-on-tablets/330162 "2024-10-17T05:23:25Z")
Continuing the discussion from New sidebar experiment (Sidebar Feng Shui): I have the impression tablets now get a inconvenient mix of desktop mode and touch device styling. While the design experiment added those lines… --- ## [Keyboard overlaps the composer on Android tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-overlaps-the-composer-on-android-tablets/294952)
**Author:** [@ljpp](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ljpp)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2024, 2:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/keyboard-overlaps-the-composer-on-android-tablets/294952 "2024-09-04T14:35:17Z")
Our users have discovered a bug that impacts Android tablets, but can also be reproduced using the Chrome dev tools as an emulator. The repro pattern seems to be: Scroll down a topic Hit reply on one the messages —\> … --- ## [Using Samsung A8 Tablet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-samsung-a8-tablet/321318)
**Author:** [@CityguyUSA](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CityguyUSA)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2024, 4:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/using-samsung-a8-tablet/321318 "2024-08-13T16:58:24Z")
I’m encountering 2 problems on the Directory Opus (DO) forum which uses Discourse. They directed me here suggesting that it was not their issue. First when I do a search on the DO site the “More” at the bottom of the s… --- ## [Error in console when adjusting composer height on my tablet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-in-console-when-adjusting-composer-height-on-my-tablet/320629)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2024, 10:11pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/error-in-console-when-adjusting-composer-height-on-my-tablet/320629 "2024-08-07T22:11:35Z")
When I adjust the composer height on my tablet, there are a lot of errors in the console \[Intervention\] Unable to preventDefault inside passive event listener due to target being treated as passive. See https:/… --- ## [Opening usercards changes the zoom](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-usercards-changes-the-zoom/309665)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 11, 2024, 8:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/opening-usercards-changes-the-zoom/309665 "2024-07-11T08:17:03Z")
I noticed on some forums that when you open a usercard, the entire page is zoomed out. I couldn’t reproduce the problem here because of the usercard redesign experiment, and somehow on try.discourse.org no zoom ha… --- ## [Topic titles and excerpts appear in different font sizes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-titles-and-excerpts-appear-in-different-font-sizes/313635)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2024, 6:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/topic-titles-and-excerpts-appear-in-different-font-sizes/313635 "2024-06-25T18:45:52Z")
When this component is enabled (at least I thought it is this component, but it happens also when I choose ‘Default’ here at meta :eyes:), Topic titles and excerpts appear in different font sizes on my tablet. When the s… --- ## [Improve iPad screen real estate](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-ipad-screen-real-estate/312952)
**Author:** [@TheDarkWizard](https://meta.discourse.org/u/TheDarkWizard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 21, 2024, 5:53am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improve-ipad-screen-real-estate/312952 "2024-06-21T05:53:43Z")
Hey all, I’m browsing on an iPad Pro 13 inch and I think the experience could be improved. There’s a lot of unused space in either orientation of the screen. Here is a screenshot of me browsing. --- ## [Rate limited when removing reactions using my tablet](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rate-limited-when-removing-reactions-using-my-tablet/310480)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2024, 9:15am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rate-limited-when-removing-reactions-using-my-tablet/310480 "2024-06-04T09:15:09Z")
When I try to remove a reaction using my tablet, it often toggles it off and on. This results in me being rate limited. It does not happen when I use Discourse in mobile mode (?mobile\_view=1) or when I open the mo… --- ## [Tablet scrolling issue because of the timeline](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tablet-scrolling-issue-because-of-the-timeline/299784)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 18, 2024, 10:41am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/tablet-scrolling-issue-because-of-the-timeline/299784 "2024-03-18T10:41:10Z")
The large clickable area next to the timeline interferes with scrolling when I use my tablet because it does not respond when I tap somewhere within that zone. [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/tag/tablet/744.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=tablet)