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h1. Topicbox

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The Topicbox shows the current topic on the channel, it can also be used to change the topic if you are a channel operator.

h2. Display mode "Show"

The Topicbox is by default non sticky, it expands into the necessary number of lines when you click it, and collapses into a single line when the focus is removed.

h2. Display mode "Sticky"

Sticky mode makes the Topicbox always show the necessary number of lines.

Sticky mode can be changed globally in [[Options Dialog|Options]] -> [[Windows Options|Windows]] -> [[Windows_Options#Topicbox|Topicbox]] and per channel by right-clicking the Topicbox and select *Show Sticky* or through the [[/topicbox]] command.

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_Clicking *Set as default* will change the global mode as ell._

h2. Display mode "Off"

The Topicbox can be disabled globally in [[Options Dialog|Options]] -> [[Windows Options|Windows]] -> [[Windows_Options#Topicbox|Topicbox]] and per channel by right-clicking the Topicbox and select *Off* or through the [[/topicbox]] command.

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_Clicking *Set as default* will change the global mode as ell._

h2. Editing the channel Topic

To edit the channel topic from the Topicbox right-click the Topicbox and click *Unlock*, this puts the Topicbox in a edit mode and you can type/copy/paste and so on.

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While editing the topic, the text will act as a real time preview when entering [[Formatting_text|control codes]].

_Note, some networks/channels doesn't allow control codes in topics and will remove them._

h2. Tips

Pressing %(key)CTRL% + %(key)Space% opens the Topicbox right-click menu.