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Edit Dataset Page: Analyze options to improve textbox fields

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GREI Re-arch SPA: Edit Dataset Page
Dominant language
TypeScript
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31
Forks
26
Avg merge
4d 13h
Merged PRs (30d)
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Description

In the Edit Dataset Page, all metadata fields and term fields that are type textbox allow a subset of html tags. In the JSF, only the Description field has help text about using html:

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It would be good to include help text or other visual clues to all textboxes in the Metadata and Term Tabs, that give a hint that html can be used.

One possible way would be to include pre-filled text with tags:

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Research direction

Start at the Edit Dataset Page and inspect the textbox fields in the Metadata and Term tabs, comparing them with the Description field's existing HTML help text. Evaluate the proposed help text or visual-clue options; done when all applicable textboxes consistently indicate that HTML tags are supported.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html, typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
45/100

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