element-hq / element-hq/element-web

[Beta Feedback] Adjust Bubble Density

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A-Message-Bubbles O-Occasional T-Enhancement X-Needs-Design
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Description

**Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.**

I gave the new bubble view a try today. It looks great on mobile, though, on Web/Desktop it leaves a lot of white space.

**Describe the solution you'd like**

Some messaging clients have the ability to adjust the density of messages. I think this would help improve the efficiency of viewing messages.

Screen Shot 2022-02-17 at 09 34 57

**Describe alternatives you've considered**

The obvious alternative is sticking with the text-based view.

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Research direction

Start by locating the new bubble view in the Element Web codebase and review how its Web/Desktop layout differs from the mobile presentation. Define the supported message-density options and confirm that the bubble view can reduce excess white space without changing the existing text-based view.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
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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