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Add/Remove "kind of topic" options on Create New Topic page

  • 16 November 2022
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We’re currently going to hold off on launching our ideas module and release it in the future as a “cool new feature”. With that being said, on the Create New Topic page, there are three (3) preset options for the kind of topic a user is attempting to post:

❓ Question

💬 Conversation

💡 Idea

 

Since we’re not utilizing IDEAS right now, I don’t want to have that option present. I’ve seen other communities not only limit the topic types to 1-2 but also have changed what the topic types are named

 

See example from Miro below:

 

And Workable here:

Any directions would be helpful and appreciated

 

Thanks/Grazie/Gracias, Danke

Kris

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Best answer by TomW 16 November 2022, 20:57

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Hi Kris!

 

Since we’re not utilizing IDEAS right now, I don’t want to have that option present. 

The solution might be easier than you expected. Simply uncheck the permission checkboxes under Platform > Ideation > Permissions. The button will not be visible for those who don''t have permission to post a new idea.

 

I’ve seen other communities not only limit the topic types to 1-2 but also have changed what the topic types are named

I could try to explain how to change phrases, but Frank did a really good job explaining it in the following topic:

 

I hope this will help you! ? Have a good one!

Tom

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You’re the man Tom! Thank you so much, and you’re right that was WAY easier *Slaps forehead*

 

Thanks a bunch

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