New settings editor feedback
Problem
This is a general issue for discussing the new settings editor. The feedback button in Insiders links here. Please leave any feedback here!
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Enhance Feedback Mechanism for New Settings Editor
The feedback button in the Insiders build of the new settings editor does not effectively direct users to a dedicated feedback platform, leading to confusion and a lack of structured feedback collection. This issue arises from a misconfiguration in the feedback link and the lack of clear instructions for users to provide their input.
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Update Feedback Link
Modify the feedback button in the settings editor to link directly to the appropriate feedback repository or form. Ensure the URL is correctly configured to point to the feedback collection page.
javascriptconst feedbackButton = document.getElementById('feedback-button'); feedbackButton.onclick = function() { window.open('https://feedback.microsoft.com/vscode-settings-editor', '_blank'); }; - 2
Add Tooltip for Guidance
Implement a tooltip that appears when users hover over the feedback button, providing clear instructions on how to leave feedback and what type of feedback is most helpful.
javascriptfeedbackButton.setAttribute('title', 'Click to provide feedback on the new settings editor. Your input helps us improve!'); - 3
Implement Feedback Confirmation
After the feedback is submitted, display a confirmation message to the user to acknowledge their input and encourage further feedback in the future.
javascriptfunction showConfirmation() { alert('Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your input.'); } - 4
Test Feedback Submission Process
Conduct a thorough testing of the feedback submission process to ensure that users can easily submit their feedback without encountering errors. This should include testing on various browsers and devices.
typescriptdescribe('Feedback Submission', () => { it('should open feedback link', () => { // Test code to simulate button click and check URL }); });
Validation
To confirm the fix worked, verify that clicking the feedback button opens the correct feedback page, the tooltip appears as expected, and users receive a confirmation message after submitting feedback. Additionally, conduct user testing to gather qualitative feedback on the new feedback process.
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Alex Chen
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