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  2. CONFSERVER-37980

Field labels in the Insert/Edit Link dialog Web Link section are confusing

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      The two fields in the Insert link and Edit link dialog under Web link are labeled "Address" and "Link text". The second label with the word "Link" is misleading. People who just scan screens (most!) will see the word "Link" and think that's where the URL goes.

      Also, it is more common to have the text/label first, and the address/URL second. Because of these two things, I always have to pause and think when I come to this dialog (and I use it a lot!).

      I recommend:

      1. Swap the order (URL field is second)
      2. Add placeholder text to the URL field, e.g. "http://www.example.com"
      3. Change the labels so there's no ambiguity. Either of these is better:
      • Text to display
      • Address
        or
      • Text
      • Link

      I've attached a mock-up of how this could look.

      Thanks for listening!

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            [CONFSERVER-37980] Field labels in the Insert/Edit Link dialog Web Link section are confusing

            Adam Barnes (Inactive) added a comment -

            Thank you for raising this issue. We regret to inform you that due to limited demand, we have no plans to implement it in the foreseeable future. In order to set expectations, we're closing this request now. If you are able to describe your higher-level goals we may be able to provide better guidance. Thanks again.
            Regards,
            Confluence Product Management

            Adam Barnes (Inactive) added a comment - Thank you for raising this issue. We regret to inform you that due to limited demand, we have no plans to implement it in the foreseeable future. In order to set expectations, we're closing this request now. If you are able to describe your higher-level goals we may be able to provide better guidance. Thanks again. Regards, Confluence Product Management

            Vadims Briksins added a comment -

            I'm just a random person passing by, but im fully agree, Text labels naming is very confusing!
            Please do rename it as proposed on attached mock-ups

            Vadims Briksins added a comment - I'm just a random person passing by, but im fully agree, Text labels naming is very confusing! Please do rename it as proposed on attached mock-ups

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