Automattic / Automattic/simplenote-android

Don't force notes to have a title.

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Description

When I create a new note and start writing, I usually have no idea what to title it. I only come up with a title after I've finished writing or at least when I'm halfway through.

Currently, the Simplenote app automatically uses the first line of the note as the title, displaying it in a larger font than the body text.

As a result, every time I start a new note, I have to hit Enter twice to create blank lines before I can start writing. Otherwise, everything I type would just become part of the title, which is a really frustrating experience.

I’d like to see an optional feature that allows users to create a new note without being forced to add a title. Instead, users could add a title later using a different method if needed.

I also have another suggestion: don’t make the title font larger than the body text. Of course, this could also be an optional setting, so it wouldn’t force all users to follow my preference.

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by locating the Android note editor and the code that derives and renders titles, then determine how optional title creation and title sizing should be represented; done means notes can be written without an automatic title while users can still add one later.

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Assessment

Tech stack
android, java
Domain
mobile-dev
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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