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These are features that you would most like to see included in future releases of Backdrop CMS.  All the issues you see here are issues tagged with the label "type - feature request" from the Backdrop CMS core issue queue. 

# GitHub Issue title Issue # Vote for this feature # of votes
201 Consider converting the watchdog list to a view. #1302
202 [UX] Allow non-technical people to grab a text export of key information about their site - for troubleshooting requests #5461
203 Make the homepage field when anonymous commenters must/may leave their contact information configurable #4279
204 [D9] Add 'published' timestamp to nodes #5062
205 Don't hard-code the line wrapping in backdrop_mail() and _backdrop_wrap_mail_line() #6237
206 [UX] Decide when to add 'block' to the end of block admin titles, and do so consistently. #2255
207 [DX] Add the ability to deprecate the name (and value?) of config entries #5741
208 [UX] Add a 'visible' property to display modes #3082
209 Add an option (checkbox) in the layout settings for "Page title type" that enables/disables appending the " | [site-name]" part to the page <title>. #1790
210 Provide an option to make language required for nodes (do not allow language = "none"). #673
211 [A11Y] tablist needs tab roles for children elements #5982
212 [D8] CKEditor: Allow Image Styles to be used with inline images #2658
213 Database log message is truncated at 56 characters and not configurable #5553
214 [UX] Project installer: Clarify reason that the server does not support automatic updates #4470
215 [D8] Autosave content #3426
216 Put Backdrop JS Object at the bottom of the HTML Document #1051
217 [PS][D9] Dynamic Page Cache add in Backdrop core #5217
218 Add a global/standardized way to add icon to external links #4047
219 [A11Y] Native dark mode support (at least for the Seven admin theme) #4778
220 [DX] [D8] Add a `validate()` method to entity classes #6061
221 Evaluate the reasons for removal of the Trigger module from core. #2522
222 Create option for a cropped image style to provide consistent image size for Cards view #5593
223 Kickass Feature: Allow extracting a color scheme from an uploaded image, and apply it to themes supporting color module. #3328
224 Create redirects for bulk alias delete #1993
225 [UX] Provide an instant search filter for the permissions page (/admin/config/people/permissions). #980
226 [UX] Consolidate PHP-related information in the status report page, and add some basic PHP memory usage metrics #5863
227 [DX] Change modals so special server whitelist is not required #3938
228 Confirmation dialog for orphaned files #2899
229 [UX] Allow the user to change their mind about manually entering a machine name... #1608
230 [UX][D8] Convert user pictures to an actual Image Field #243
231 Simple Mode - Ability to toggle between simple and advanced admin features #4692
232 Provide additional permissions for the maintenance mode #3625
233 [UX] Reflect the status of the comment settings in the "Comment fields" and "Comment display" tabs and offer connect-the-dots links to enable them. #1274
234 [DX] Allow Config::get()/config_get() to specify a default - same as update_variable_get() #5453
235 1.15 [UX] Follow-ups for auto menu settings in core #4251
236 'Unused' module detector #5020
237 Link module: validate internal links and ensure protocol-less URLs can pass validation #5000
238 [UX] Allow reusable blocks to be made non-reusable (by cloning them into a non-reusable instance) #4303
239 [DX] Simplify getting and setting of values without using the 'und' data structure in entities #2240
240 [D9] Allow adding descriptions to user roles (and show them in the roles listing page) #5748
241 [META] Improve the project screenshots functionality in the project browser #3061
242 [UX] Project Browser: Improve the project details modal. #1778
243 [D8] Trim summary on word boundary #599
244 Add context handling to Views blocks #5995
245 [UX] Introduce a `confirm_dialog()` function #3771
246 [UX] Introduce button group UI component #2643
247 [UX] Let site builders add a new image style whenever they're selecting a style to use #1438
248 [DX] Add a helper function for messaging after saving settings forms #1364
249 Consider using Turbolinks (or similar) as a poor-man's BigPipe #3416
250 [UX] Field UI - clean up the field type selection #1041
251 [D9] Users must verify email when changing user email addresses #5210
252 Allow fully deleting text formats #4013
253 [D8] Token: Add "Safe tokens", and expose them in the admin UI #4755
254 Add mini pager option to Search module #6083
255 Create a new cropped image style specifically for cards #5607
256 [Multisite] Provide option for installing global or site-specific projects via the UI #3274
257 Docblock in page.tpl.php lists incorrect 'available' variables. #1981
258 Optimize core book module via book_cache port #976
259 [D10] Invoke hook after a site install is complete #5876
260 Allow install profiles to define dependencies other than modules #3926
261 Site-wide settings for file garbage collection #2896
262 Allow install profiles to be run after site creation #1591
263 Content creation page cleanup #202
264 [UX] install.php: Provide help text for site name #4675
265 Allow install profiles to define explicit/hard dependencies #3597
266 Check if paths already exist when views or layouts are being installed. #1257
267 Move "Expanded" option for Menu Items to Block settings #5428
268 Add target="_blank" attribute to "Powered by Backdrop CMS" link #4230
269 [DX] Add settings/page for contextual links settings #5404
270 [UX] Support importing D7 views exports (at least in the 1.x cycle) #4213
271 [DX] Support a way to declare conflicts in .info files #4993
272 More useful tags for views #6268
273 [UX] Swap tab order of "Export" and "Import" config pages #2185
274 [DX] Disabling a field should not update the weights of all fields #5755
275 [UX] Views save/cancel buttons are at the top right #3054
276 [UX] Better image style previews. #1772
277 Use data-* to check modules dependencies before submit #565
278 Add a wrapper to make tables "responsive" #6008
279 [D9 feature parity] Killer feature: Fieldable Fields in core #3766
280 [UX] Layout path selection: Make it more user friendly #2618
281 [UX] Offer option to replace the help text with a help icon that toggles its visibility (on by default on mobile). #1414
282 [BC] Decide on best way to make improvements to the CSS for core without breaking existing sites #4167
283 [D7] Add setting for which roles can be assigned #4437
284 [UX] Add a "Used in" column that shows layout(s)/region(s) where each menu is placed. #3407
285 [UX] Include the "+ Add condition" link/button and the "Remove"/"Configure" links in the "Conditions" fieldset of the #1025
286 Create a field_storage_exists() function #5180
287 [UX] Move non-displayed pseudo fields to vertical tab or group on "Manage fields" page #4002
288 [UX][D8] Make position of #description (help text) configurable via the API #1403
289 [UX] Consider replacing the block title type drop-down with an always required (and unique) block title field. #2483
290 Allow taxonomy term for layout block visibility #5612
291 Ensure Backdrop deletes all files it puts into /tmp #3253
292 [UX] Layouts: Use icons within drop buttons on small/mobile screens #1974
293 Remove the "Layout" part from the layout names in the layouts list. #945
294 [UX] When a new content type is created, automatically assign permissions to the "Editor" role #5885
295 [D9] Add a sub theme starter kit to Basis #3914
296 Use database independent calls to initialize the testing cache. #2888
297 [UX] Detect whether mod_rewrite is enabled (in Apache installs) and throw a warning in the clean URLs page. #1573
298 [UX] Search block: Provide options to render either as a separate field/button, or as a searchbar #4652
299 Add a Pre-upgrade analysis/report to prevent people from forgetting something #3577
300 Feature/Package Module Proposal #1238

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