User:GhostInTheMachine/NoEditSummary

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User script
NoEditSummary
DescriptionWarns if an edit is about to be saved with an empty edit summary
Author(s)GhostInTheMachine
StatusStable
First released31 January 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-01-31)
Version1
Updated31 January 2021 (3 years ago) (2021-01-31)
Browser supportAll
Skin supportAll
SourceNoEditSummary.js

Purpose edit

The script adds a warning if the edit is about to be saved with an empty edit summary.

Use edit

This script just saves you from your worst self.

If the mouse pointer hovers over the Publish changes button while the edit summary is still blank, then the edit summary input field is highlighted with a big red border.

Prerequisites edit

None.

Installing edit

Add the following line to your common.js file.

{{subst:Lusc|User:GhostInTheMachine/NoEditSummary.js'}}

Notes edit

The script was stolen from User:SD0001 following a discussion on the Village Pump back in October 2020.

This issue has surfaced in various forms many times. Just a few references:

Alternatives edit

See also edit