https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=521527
Bug ID: 521527
Summary: KFilePropsPlugin: Rename "Type" and "Contents" labels
to "Extension Type" and "Content Type"
Classification: Frameworks and Libraries
Product: frameworks-kio
Version First unspecified
Reported In:
Platform: Debian stable
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: wishlist
Priority: NOR
Component: general
Assignee: [email protected]
Reporter: [email protected]
CC: [email protected]
Target Milestone: ---
Created attachment 193201
--> https://bugs.kde.org/attachment.cgi?id=193201&action=edit
Screenshot showing ambiguous "Type" and "Content" labels
Summary:
The file properties dialog (KFilePropsPlugin) shows two fields when a file's
extension doesn't match its actual content:
- "Type" (based on file extension)
- "Content" (based on actual file content/MIME type)
Problem:
These labels are ambiguous. Users cannot tell at a glance which field refers
to the extension and which refers to the actual file content. This is
especially confusing when both show different image formats (e.g., Type:
JPEG image, Content: GIF image).
Suggested change:
Rename the labels to:
- "Extension Type" (or "Type (by extension)")
- "Content Type" (or "Type (by content)")
This makes the distinction immediately clear without requiring users to
infer from the values.
Screenshot attached showing the current confusing UI.
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