Hello,
I recently used the upload wizard to upload a PDF file (for use on Wikisource).
As I was going through the steps in the Upload Wizard, I came across several phrases like "Describe the image", etc. which resulted in a little 'less than awesome' experience.
It looks like the whole process is skewed towards uploading images.
I agree, images is the most common category of upload, but still.
Suggestion: Make the language more general, ie file type agnostic.
| Status | Subtype | Assigned | Task | |
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| Invalid | None | T40638 [DO NOT USE] Interface messages needing rewording or documentation and other issues with existing messages [superseded by #Voice_&_Tone] | ||
| Open | None | T117795 UploadWizard strings are skewed towards images (though e.g. also PDFs can be uploaded) | ||
| Resolved | BUG REPORT | mfossati | T286852 In the "Describe" tab, UW prompts for "Image title" when uploading a PDF. | |
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Affects audio files as well - just irritated uploaders at an audio-focused hackathon.
What about just "Describe the file" instead?
Confirmed - contributors at audio conference are sadly uploading to Commons and feeling second rate