Inconsistent Shelf Naming #2892

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T05:38:17+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:38:17 +03:00

Originally created by @tyfai on GitHub (Jul 5, 2022).

Describe the Bug

This isn't a bug as such, but I've noticed some inconsistent naming around shelves.

When creating shelves the copy reads "Create New Shelf". The item in the navigation bar reads "Shelves".

However when editing shelves the copy reads "Edit Bookshelf". The same is true for deleting as the copy reads "Delete Bookshelf".

I think it would be good to standardise on one name for shelves on the frontend. As a new user it was slightly jarring to be presented with two terms for the same thing. Either "Bookshelf" or "Shelf" is fine, but I think being consistent is important.

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Expected Behaviour

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Originally created by @tyfai on GitHub (Jul 5, 2022). ### Describe the Bug This isn't a bug as such, but I've noticed some inconsistent naming around shelves. When creating shelves the copy reads "Create New Shelf". The item in the navigation bar reads "Shelves". However when editing shelves the copy reads "Edit Bookshelf". The same is true for deleting as the copy reads "Delete Bookshelf". I think it would be good to standardise on one name for shelves on the frontend. As a new user it was slightly jarring to be presented with two terms for the same thing. Either "Bookshelf" or "Shelf" is fine, but I think being consistent is important. ### Steps to Reproduce See above. ### Expected Behaviour See above. ### Screenshots or Additional Context _No response_ ### Browser Details _No response_ ### Exact BookStack Version N/A ### PHP Version _No response_ ### Hosting Environment N/A

OVERLORD added the 🐛 Bug label 2026-02-05 05:38:17 +03:00

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2026-02-05 05:38:24 +03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:38:26 +03:00

@MagnusHJensen commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2022):

So what is the proposed wording, "Bookshelf" or just "Shelf"

@MagnusHJensen commented on GitHub (Aug 9, 2022): So what is the proposed wording, "Bookshelf" or just "Shelf"

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:38:27 +03:00

@tyfai commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2022):

I assume that question is for @ssddanbrown, but I'm happy to share my opinion if it helps:

I would propose using the word "Shelf". I think it's clear that in the context of BookStack a shelf would only contain books.

It's also a shorter word! :)

@tyfai commented on GitHub (Aug 11, 2022): I assume that question is for @ssddanbrown, but I'm happy to share my opinion if it helps: I would propose using the word "Shelf". I think it's clear that in the context of BookStack a shelf would only contain books. It's also a shorter word! :)

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:38:35 +03:00

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Sep 1, 2022):

Thanks for raising @tyfai.
Have aligned the term to be "Shelf" in commit 9da3130a12.
Might take a while for non-English languages to catch-up with this change.
Will be part of the next release.

@ssddanbrown commented on GitHub (Sep 1, 2022): Thanks for raising @tyfai. Have aligned the term to be "Shelf" in commit 9da3130a12301c9b2cc52a3bb6ada2d65a66c106. Might take a while for non-English languages to catch-up with this change. Will be part of the next release.

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 05:38:40 +03:00

@tyfai commented on GitHub (Sep 1, 2022):

Excellent, thank you for sorting this.

@tyfai commented on GitHub (Sep 1, 2022): Excellent, thank you for sorting this.

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2026-02-05 10:24:09 +03:00

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