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# Labs features
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If Labs is enabled in the [Element config](config.md), you can enable some of these features by going
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to `Settings->Labs`. This list is non-exhaustive and subject to change, chat in
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[#element-web:matrix.org](https://matrix.to/#/#element-web:matrix.org) for more information.
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**Be warned! Labs features are not finalised, they may be fragile, they may change, they may be
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dropped. Ask in the room if you are unclear about any details here.**
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## Submit Abuse Report to Moderators [MSC3215](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/3215) support (`feature_report_to_moderators`)
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A new version of the "Report" dialog that lets users send abuse reports directly to room moderators,
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if the room supports it.
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## Render LaTeX maths in messages (`feature_latex_maths`)
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Enables rendering of LaTeX maths in messages using [KaTeX](https://katex.org/). LaTeX between single dollar-signs is interpreted as inline maths and double dollar-signs as display maths (i.e. centred on its own line).
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## Message pinning (`feature_pinning`)
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Allows you to pin messages in the room. To pin a message, use the 3 dots to the right of the message
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and select "Pin".
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## Custom status (`feature_custom_status`)
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An experimental approach for supporting custom status messages across DMs. To set a status, click on
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your avatar next to the message composer.
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## Custom tags (`feature_custom_tags`)
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An experimental approach for dealing with custom tags. Custom tags will appear in the bottom portion
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of the community filter panel.
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Setting custom tags is not supported by Element.
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## Render simple counters in room header (`feature_state_counters`)
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Allows rendering of labelled counters above the message list.
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Once enabled, send a custom state event to a room to set values:
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1. In a room, type `/devtools` to bring up the devtools interface
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2. Click "Send Custom Event"
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3. Toggle from "Event" to "State Event"
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4. Set the event type to: `re.jki.counter` and give it a unique key
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5. Specify the content in the following format:
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```
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{
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"link": "",
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"severity": "normal",
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"title": "my counter",
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"value": 0
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}
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```
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That's it. Now should see your new counter under the header.
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## Multiple integration managers (`feature_many_integration_managers`)
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Exposes a way to access all the integration managers known to Element. This is an implementation of [MSC1957](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/1957).
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## New ways to ignore people (`feature_mjolnir`)
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When enabled, a new settings tab appears for users to be able to manage their ban lists.
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This is a different kind of ignoring where the ignored user's messages still get rendered,
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but are hidden by default.
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Ban lists are rooms within Matrix, proposed as [MSC2313](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2313).
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[Mjolnir](https://github.com/matrix-org/mjolnir) is a set of moderation tools which support
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ban lists.
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## Verifications in DMs (`feature_dm_verification`)
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An implementation of [MSC2241](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2241). When enabled, verification might not work with devices which don't support MSC2241.
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This also includes a new implementation of the user & member info panel, designed to share more code between showing community members & room members. Built on top of this new panel is also a new UX for verification from the member panel.
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The setting will be removed in a future release, enabling it non-optionally for
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all users.
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## Bridge info tab (`feature_bridge_state`)
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Adds a "Bridge Info" tab to the Room Settings dialog, if a compatible bridge is
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present in the room. The Bridge info tab pulls information from the `m.bridge` state event ([MSC2346](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2346)). Since the feature is based upon a MSC, most
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bridges are not expected to be compatible, and users should not rely on this
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tab as the single source of truth just yet.
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## Presence indicator in room list (`feature_presence_in_room_list`)
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This adds a presence indicator in the room list next to DM rooms where the other
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person is online.
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## Custom themes (`feature_custom_themes`)
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Custom themes are possible through Element's [theme support](./theming.md), though
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normally these themes need to be defined in the config for Element. This labs flag
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adds an ability for end users to add themes themselves by using a URL to the JSON
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theme definition.
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For some sample themes, check out [aaronraimist/element-themes](https://github.com/aaronraimist/element-themes).
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## Message preview tweaks
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To enable message previews for reactions in all rooms, enable `feature_roomlist_preview_reactions_all`.
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To enable message previews for reactions in DMs, enable `feature_roomlist_preview_reactions_dms`, ignored when it is enabled for all rooms.
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## Communities v2 prototyping (`feature_communities_v2_prototypes`) [In Development]
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**This is a highly experimental implementation for parts of the communities v2 experience.** It does not
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represent what communities v2 will look/feel like and can/will change without notice. Due to the early
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stages this feature is in and the requirement for a compatible homeserver, we will not be accepting issues
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or feedback for this functionality at this time.
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## Dehydrated devices (`feature_dehydration`)
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Allows users to receive encrypted messages by creating a device that is stored
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encrypted on the server, as described in [MSC2697](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2697).
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## Do not disturb (`feature_dnd`)
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Enables UI for turning on "do not disturb" mode for the current device. When DND mode is engaged, popups
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and notification noises are suppressed. Not perfect, but can help reduce noise.
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## Hidden read receipts (`feature_hidden_read_receipts`)
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Enables sending hidden read receipts as per [MSC2285](https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-doc/pull/2285)
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## New layout switcher (with message bubbles) (`feature_new_layout_switcher`)
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Adds a "Message layout" section under `Settings -> Appearance`, where the user can select their preferred message layout (e.g. IRC or Modern). Additionally, adds a new "Message bubbles" layout.
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## Pseudonymous Analytics opt-in (`feature_pseudonymous_analytics_opt_in`)
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Opts in to collection of pseudonymous analytics data via Posthog. See https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/pull/6495
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## Polls (`feature_polls`) [In Development]
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Polls are a way to gauge interest from your community about a certain topic with a simple voting mechanic
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within the message timeline. Note that this feature is currently under active development and therefore is
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entirely incomplete and may not work at all - it is not recommended for general use at this time.
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Bug reports, feature requests, etc are not currently accepted for this feature flag. A later stage of
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development will provide opportunities for feedback.
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## Maximised widgets (`feature_maximised_widgets`) [In Development]
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Maximised widgets provide a room layout in which a widget is (temporarily) the primary focus of the room. The whole chat area is then used for the widget. The chat is moved into the right panel.
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Note that this feature is currently under active development and therefore is
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entirely incomplete and may not work at all - it is not recommended for general use at this time.
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## Metaspaces (`feature_spaces_metaspaces`) [In Development]
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Metaspaces are automatically populated spaces you can enable in your Space panel.
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By default, you'll have Home or All rooms, but you can opt in to a People, Favourites, and Other Rooms metaspace too.
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