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Feature #13527
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'Display name' for users
Status:
New
Priority:
Normal
Assignee:
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Category:
Administration
Target version:
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Description
Similar to a nickname, this would offer a way for people to set how they prefer to be shown in project member lists. Details:
- From admin settings, the display format choices remain unchanged (explained in next point), and the label is updated to 'Default user display format'.
- Add a check box near the display format setting list to "Override display name".
- Display name is added as a field to user settings.
Behavior:
Users can choose to enter a custom display name. If left blank, the system default is used. If 'Override' is enabled, this field either (a) has no effect, default format is used for everyone, but a value can still be entered, or (b) is disabled altogether, but any pre-existing display names are protected to be restored if re-enabled.
Use case:
- Casual Redmine instances where users will want to use a preferred nickname other than their username.
- International instances where some users prefer Firstname Lastname and others the opposite.
- Privacy priorities, where the Redmine host users may be comfortable sharing a full name, but external users require some level of identity obfuscation from each other.
Thanks for consideration/feedback!
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