Problem/Motivation

The help text for creating URL Aliases during node creation is confusing and wordy. This leads to users entering the wrong path.

Proposed resolution

Proposed simplified text: The alternative URL for this content. For example, type "about" when creating an about page. Use a relative path without a trailing slash.

Remaining tasks

A patch needs to be written changing the text.

User interface changes

Changes the help text on the node creation form.

API changes

No changes.

Original report by tanvish

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Current:
Optionally specify an alternative URL by which this content can be accessed. For example, type "about" when writing an about page. Use a relative path and don't add a trailing slash or the URL alias won't work.

Proposed:
The alternative URL for this content. For example, type "about" when creating an about page. Use a relative path without a trailing slash

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Tanvish Jha created an issue. See original summary.

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Yes, indeed the wording is pretty confusing. You can find this text by clicking on the'Add-content' button, create an article, scroll to the bottom of the page, and finally open the URL aliases tab. The help text is located below the input field and for further clarification, I have also attached a screenshot of it.

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I have updated the text in the attached patch. This change has been recorded in the screenshot as well.

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@Tanvish Jha, Your patch didn't apply on simplytest.me. Can you please check & guide me!. It shows the error message.

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@krina.addweb I have created another patch again. Let me know if it works and sorry for such a long delay!

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Category: Bug report » Feature request