Plural forms for "See more" string on Dashboard

[SergeyBiryukov]

'See %s more...' string on Dashboard should use _n() for proper i18n.

[pavelevap]

Yes, I noticed the same thing, but could not find a way how to change default number of 3 more, so I expected that it is not possible to change it and there is no need for plural forms. How can I change this number?

[SergeyBiryukov]

The number of posts to display by default is 2, and the maximum number is 5, hardcoded in wp_dashboard_site_activity(): tags/3.8/src/wp-admin/includes/dashboard.php#L516​.

If you have more than 5 posts, the link always says "See 3 more".

However, if you have 3 or 4 posts, the link says "See 1 more" and "See 2 more", so the plural forms are still needed.

[pavelevap]

Thank you, Sergey! I did not notice it...

And "Configure" link for customizing settings of some Dashboard widgets was removed? I do not see it on any widget, but it is part of Help text...

[SergeyBiryukov]

Replying to pavelevap:

And "Configure" link for customizing settings of some Dashboard widgets was removed? I do not see it on any widget, but it is part of Help text...

Yeah, the help text should be updated.

[johnbillion]

On a related note, I don't see the benefit of the "See %s more" link in the first place. Showing two posts with a link to show three more seems pointless. Why don't we just show five in the first place? It's not like we're short of space on the dashboard.

[pavelevap]

Replying to johnbillion:

On a related note, I don't see the benefit of the "See %s more" link in the first place. Showing two posts with a link to show three more seems pointless. Why don't we just show five in the first place? It's not like we're short of space on the dashboard.

+1

Remove it completely. There are only misunderstandings and problems with this link. If it would be configurable, maybe, but show 2 and allow only next 3 is pointless.

[nacin]

3.8.1 for consideration and tracking purposes.

[kpdesign]

Replying to SergeyBiryukov:

Replying to pavelevap:

And "Configure" link for customizing settings of some Dashboard widgets was removed? I do not see it on any widget, but it is part of Help text...

Yeah, the help text should be updated.

See #26632 for patch to update help text.

[nacin]

I think it is safe to fix this in 3.9.

If we keep it, one option is to change this to just "See more..."

[johnbillion]

Removes the 'See more' functionality altogether

[johnbillion]

Personally I think the "See more" link in this dashboard widget is completely pointless. 26614.2.patch​ removes it and displays all five posts in both sections.

[DrewAPicture]

Replying to johnbillion:

Personally I think the "See more" link in this dashboard widget is completely pointless. 26614.2.patch​ removes it and displays all five posts in both sections.

I agree. Seems like it would make more sense if somebody was querying for many many more posts, but even then, this doesn't seem like the ideal venue to view those anyway.

[SergeyBiryukov]

Replying to johnbillion:

Personally I think the "See more" link in this dashboard widget is completely pointless. 26614.2.patch​ removes it and displays all five posts in both sections.

I'd also tend to agree.

[johnbillion]

In 27583:

Remove the "See more" toggle from the At a Glance dashboard widget. Fixes #26614.