From b6e481d63eec15191f2717957682c13ee8a68308 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: tobi <31960611+tsmethurst@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:59:39 +0100 Subject: [feature] Allow user to choose "gallery" style layout for web view of profile (#3917) * [feature] Allow user to choose "gallery" style web layout * find a bug and squish it up and all day long you'll have good luck * just a sec * [performance] reindex public timeline + tinker with query a bit * fiddling * should be good now * last bit of finagling, i'm done now i prommy * panic normally --- docs/user_guide/settings.md | 24 ++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 24 insertions(+) (limited to 'docs/user_guide/settings.md') diff --git a/docs/user_guide/settings.md b/docs/user_guide/settings.md index 590b04b42..3d7bd811c 100644 --- a/docs/user_guide/settings.md +++ b/docs/user_guide/settings.md @@ -31,6 +31,30 @@ To choose a theme, just select it from the profile settings page, and click/tap !!! tip "Adding more themes" Instance admins can add more themes by dropping css files into the `web/assets/themes` folder. See the [themes](../admin/themes.md) part of the admin docs for more information. +### Select Layout + +GoToSocial lets you choose from two different layouts for the web view of your profile. + +The setting does not affect how the API behaves or how client applications look or work, it's purely a cosmetic change for the web view. + +In both cases, only top-level posts (or media from top-level posts) is shown, not replies or boosts, and the [Visibility Level of Posts to Show on Your Profile](#visibility-level-of-posts-to-show-on-your-profile) setting is respected. + +#### Microblog + +The GtS classic microblog layout. Your profile is split into two columns with your bio and recent/pinned posts. + +This is a good choice if you primarily post text, or a mixture of text and media. + +![Microblog layout](../public/user-settings-layout-microblog.png) + +#### Gallery + +'Gram-style layout. Posts are not shown directly on your profile. Instead, your recent/pinned media is shown in a gallery grid view. Posts (with their replies) can still be accessed via link. + +This is a good choice if you primarily post media. + +![Gallery layout](../public/user-settings-layout-gallery.png) + ### Basic Information #### Display Name -- cgit v1.2.3