[#47514] - [6.2] Enhance article editor with live word/character count and unsaved changes warning
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- SRV-KILLER09:feature/article-editor-enhancements-6.2
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Summary of Changes
- Adds a live word and character count below the article editor (works with both TinyMCE and textarea).
- Adds a warning if the user tries to leave the article edit page with unsaved changes.
Testing Instructions
- Go to Content → Articles → Edit or create a new article.
- As you type in the editor, a live word and character count should appear below the editor.
- Make changes, then try to close the tab or navigate away without saving. You should see a browser warning about unsaved changes.
- Saving the article or submitting the form should clear the warning.
Actual result BEFORE applying this Pull Request
- No live word/character count in the article editor.
- No warning when leaving the page with unsaved changes.
Expected result AFTER applying this Pull Request
- Live word and character count is visible and updates as you type.
- Users are warned if they try to leave the page with unsaved changes.
Link to documentations
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Documentation link for guide.joomla.org:
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No documentation changes for guide.joomla.org needed
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Pull Request link for manual.joomla.org:
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No documentation changes for manual.joomla.org needed
| Status | New | ⇒ | Pending |
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- | Category | ⇒ | JavaScript Administration com_content |
| Status | Pending | ⇒ | Closed |
| Closed_Date | 0000-00-00 00:00:00 | ⇒ | 2026-03-31 07:24:00 |
| Closed_By | ⇒ | SRV-KILLER09 | |
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| Status | Closed | ⇒ | New |
| Closed_Date | 2026-03-31 07:24:00 | ⇒ | |
| Closed_By | SRV-KILLER09 | ⇒ |
| Status | New | ⇒ | Pending |
TinyMCE already provids a live word count
And there already is a notice if you try and close without saving
Yes!! I am pretty much aware that these features are already present in Joomla!. with my this PR, I just wanted to enhance the editing experience with a few small but helpful features LIke:
- Toggle Button between word and character count: Allow users to easily switch between word and character count, depending on their preference.
- Preview button: we can add a “Preview” button that opens a modal or new tab with a live preview of the article.
- Save feedback: Basically it'll show an animation when an article is saved, giving users clear feedback that their changes were stored.
Just wanted to make it more user & editor Friendly!
There are lots of technical reasons why this PR isnt acceptable (on top of the functionality already being present).
- limited to the admin content editor area
- javascript should be in the media folder
etc
But none of them are worth fixing as its not introducing anything we dont already have. As stated before when you have an idea for a new feature its best if you go through the process before starting work.
PS
TinyMCE already provids a live word count
And there already is a notice if you try and close without saving