https://bugzilla.wikimedia.org/show_bug.cgi?id=50354
--- Comment #8 from [email protected] --- The treatment of "required parameters" is positively unhelpful. I suggest that they should be listed below the input box, like the other parameters, with a note saying "Required". At present it's easy not to notice that they're there, at the top of the left-hand column, while a few of the other parameters and their descriptions are listed conspicuosly below the input box. Steps to add a non-required parameter: #See it listed below the box, with its descriptionm and click (or, remember its name and type it) #type the value into the displayed box # (non-intuitively) click on the template name top left to add another parameter (please give us an "Add another parameter" box!) Steps to add a required parameter: # Notice that it's listed, top left - just the name, no description # Recognise that it's an important and required parameter, even if the name is a bit cryptic # Move mouse up there and click on it #Now see it displayed with its description # type the value into the displayed box #... I don't think the editor benefits from the current situation: I've tried adding a few templates and been flummoxed by it: sometimes the parameter name doesn't convey what it is, while if it was listed below the input box with its description it would be much clearer. Stick a red "Required" note beside it: editors are used to this on all sorts of other web forms. -- You are receiving this mail because: You are on the CC list for the bug. _______________________________________________ Wikibugs-l mailing list [email protected] https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikibugs-l
