Community Suggestion: Optional tab-based layout in Athena
Optional tab-based layout in Athena
Feature Upgrade · Articles & templates · Created by raptorbricks
accepted
Athena
What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?
The new editor has it's advantages, but also comes with a lot of changes that make switching to it difficult and off-putting. My proposal would be to provide an option to use a tab-based layout that recreates the workflow of the previous editor, rather than everything being in a single column. This would also pair well with a restoration of the "Terror from the deep (dark blue)" interface theme that differentiates the textboxes and backdrop with different colours.How does this feature request address the current situation?
With the planned end of life for the old editor, an option for a more familiar workflow within the new workspace would likely make the change over smoother for many.What are other uses for this feature request?
Just as a personal example, the new "everything on one page" layout is a bit overwhelming and results in a lot of scrolling back and forth, trying to find the relevant section (made harder by textboxes and the page backdrop being the same colour). The tabbed layout in the old editor allows for a more focused workspace that is much quicker to navigate.The Team's Response
Thanks for the suggestion! This is accepted for investigation. In the meantime, you can disable article expanded prompts to from your account feature settings: this will make it so new articles don't have all prompts visible by default.
Current score
26/300 Votes · +7102 points
Votes Cast
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+1
by Ononomad
on 2026-01-02 03:29Not sure if tabs is the right solution, but having some way to progressively/selectively show the fields you're workign in rather than having them all open and needing to scroll lots would be great. Perjhaps a persistant preference for which fields are focussed on, which are hidden/collpased or something so people have a choice.
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+300
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+300
by losfer
on 2025-12-27 08:19 -
+300
by spookyskellyton
on 2025-12-21 20:19 -
+300
by AlexHarlequin
on 2025-12-20 15:59I find the new layout overwhelming and confusing so YES PLEASE.
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+100
by LittleRaider
on 2025-12-19 16:43 -
+300
by Comic Book Lady
on 2025-12-19 15:50 -
+300
by Elb Tenebris
on 2025-12-18 20:01All I'd wanna say has already been said. I much preferred the separation that was before; it was much clearer.
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+300
by Wobbix
on 2025-12-17 17:46 -
+300
by TheSilenceFalls
on 2025-12-17 15:44"the new "everything on one page" layout is a bit overwhelming and results in a lot of scrolling back and forth" This. If we are stuck with the new editor, I can live with it as long as the styling options of the old become available. It feels visually cluttered and is a struggle for me.
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+300
by Lonnie makes mayhem
on 2025-12-17 00:26 -
+300
by A Sneaky Cthulhu
on 2025-12-16 22:49 -
+300
by SplendorS
on 2025-12-16 18:29 -
+300
by AuraGuard
on 2025-12-16 03:05 -
+300
by A Lusty Dimensional Horror
on 2025-12-13 16:18 -
+300
by Gregorian
on 2025-12-12 02:45 -
+300
by TerminusV
on 2025-12-11 16:24 -
+300
by Drawkill Dragon
on 2025-12-11 12:01 -
+300
by A Rambunctious Bananafolk
on 2025-12-11 10:41 -
+300
by Mekachu04
on 2025-12-11 06:07 -
+100
by ss2020
on 2025-12-11 05:46 -
+1
by Mahdi Avendesora
on 2025-12-10 17:26 -
+300
by WeStanNikolai
on 2025-12-10 11:54 -
+300
by kaixabu
on 2025-12-10 09:59 -
+300
by Scalenex
on 2025-12-10 00:20I was going to suggest something similar, I'd put more than 300 coins on this if I could.
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+300
by BurningGod
on 2025-12-09 20:44 -
+300
by raptorbricks
on 2025-12-09 18:55
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