Hey again, everyone! For those who don't know me, I'm Kylara, your Fandom Wiki Representative. The new wiki skin FandomDesktop will be rolling out this summer and I want to make sure you're all informed and ready. Discussions will be very similar, but the rest of the wiki on desktop will have a new look and feel.
To keep up to date on the upcoming changes to the skin design, here are links to informative staff blog posts and some highlights:
Introduction to FandomDesktop, post highlights:
Global navigation (currently on the top) will now be docked on the left
Local navigation (currently on top under global) will still be on the top, but with nothing above it, and it will stick to the top of the screen to remain available as you scroll down the page
Fluid width - article area can be expanded to be wider width
Header image will be replacing the background image
Light mode / dark mode themes
Article pages on FandomDesktop, post highlights:
Table of contents icon scrolls with the page, pops out when clicked for convenient navigation around the page
Fluid width toggle icon scrolls with the page
A page edit icon link is placed on the top left with the other icons, and also scrolls with the page
Right rail can also be collapsed for a wider content area
Navigation on FandomDesktop, post highlights:
Look at the local navigation
Editor tools in the right rail
Placement of notifications, search, and profile
Theme Designer on FandomDesktop, post highlights:
New theme designer is docked on the left (rather than on the top)
Light/dark mode theme designs
Custom font options
New logo design and placement
Theme colors can be imported from the current designer
Creator Tools on FandomDesktop, post highlights:
Editor enhancements based on user feedback
QuickBar is replacing the WikiaBar (that pop-up bar at the bottom). It has a new look, collapses into a sleek little icon, and has opportunity for functionality enhancements
Upcoming: Maps is in pre-production, with plans for more features to come
There's a lot of big changes! Personally I'm very happy with several of these features, such as the wider width, the top navigation sticking to the top of the page as you scroll down, and the table of contents icon.
Keep an eye out for future staff blogs for additional announcements about the new skin and rollout.
