[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #58638: Add 'close' button to dashboard widgets

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#58638: Add 'close' button to dashboard widgets
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 Reporter:  oglekler        |       Owner:  oglekler
     Type:  enhancement     |      Status:  assigned
 Priority:  normal          |   Milestone:  6.4
Component:  Administration  |     Version:
 Severity:  normal          |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch     |     Focuses:  ui, administration
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Comment (by peterwilsoncc):

 Replying to [comment:4 oglekler]:
 > We have another proposal about Dashboard widget: #57785 and I think this
 close button can be useful to remove clutter and leave only widget user
 needs. It looks like it is not difficult to implement, and I am moving it
 into 6.4 but not sure if this can be a good-first-bug.

 I agree a close button is useful for widgets that can be considered
 clutter, to use your term, but I don't think that means they're a good
 idea for all widgets.

 The site health widget warns site owners of issues with their site,
 including if they are running a version of PHP no longer receiving
 security updates. The current friction for closing the widget is necessary
 as it prevents mis-clicks.

 The "Welcome to WP X.X" widget includes a dismiss button as once it's
 read, it's purpose is reduced: site owners have been informed of the key
 new features and, possibly, clicked through to the about page to read
 more.

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