[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #22970: No Set Featured Image Option in existing Media Gallery

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#22970: No Set Featured Image Option in existing Media Gallery
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 Reporter:  nhuja        |       Owner:
     Type:  enhancement  |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal       |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Media        |     Version:  3.5
 Severity:  normal       |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  close        |     Focuses:  ui
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Changes (by ericlewis):

 * keywords:   => close
 * focuses:   => ui


Comment:

 Replying to [ticket:22970 nhuja]:
 > In already existing gallery, you can't set Featured Image (in case you
 want to add more photos and set a new featured image).

 When you're editing an already existing gallery, the modal assumes the
 GalleryEdit workflow, which makes complete sense. If you edit a gallery,
 you shouldn't see other menu/workflow options that have nothing to do with
 editing a gallery. Essentially echoing @ryan's comment "I doubt we will
 break down the walls between the flows"

 Replying to [ticket:22970 nhuja]:
 > wouldn't it be easier if we have Set Featured Image link on the right
 side where all image meta exists, instead of having to click on a separate
 link on the left?

 Also disagree here. The left menu items all represent different workflows.
 Mixing one into another (set featured image with insert media into a post)
 is bad UX. We need to offer distinct highways for users. Highways go to
 one city or another, and shouldn't criss-cross back-and-forth all the
 time.

 Suggesting close on this.

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