Can we expand the allowed file types?
Can we expand the allowed file types?
The restriction on what file types are allowed for attachments cause undue problems. I think they should be removed entirely--or at least expanded to include .csv and .txt text files.
The restrictions don't help: it's a simple test on the file name; a moderately sophisticated user can already attach any type of file just by changing the file name.
If someone attaches an inappropriate file, we can handle it by notifications and a moderator can delete the file--just as we already do.
The restrictions complicate and confuse new/beginning users when we ask them to attach a file; for example:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=66947
If the user needs to attach a text file, we have to explain and they have to figure out how to zip the file, or change the name.
As far as I can see, the change(s) can be made through the admin control panel (no sysadmin needed) but I don't understand the permissions screen(s) clearly to do it myself. I don't see any single setting that says "allow any file" but maybe I missed it.
It might be possible for a bad actor to attach a malicious file of some kind by editing an old post; I don't know if that change would bump the post/thread up to the "new/changed" threads where someone would be likely to see it. But that's already possible so it's no worse at least.
The restrictions don't help: it's a simple test on the file name; a moderately sophisticated user can already attach any type of file just by changing the file name.
If someone attaches an inappropriate file, we can handle it by notifications and a moderator can delete the file--just as we already do.
The restrictions complicate and confuse new/beginning users when we ask them to attach a file; for example:
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=66947
If the user needs to attach a text file, we have to explain and they have to figure out how to zip the file, or change the name.
As far as I can see, the change(s) can be made through the admin control panel (no sysadmin needed) but I don't understand the permissions screen(s) clearly to do it myself. I don't see any single setting that says "allow any file" but maybe I missed it.
It might be possible for a bad actor to attach a malicious file of some kind by editing an old post; I don't know if that change would bump the post/thread up to the "new/changed" threads where someone would be likely to see it. But that's already possible so it's no worse at least.
AOO4/LO5 • Linux • Fedora 23
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
Good idea. You can change those options in the admin panel, but I had to search a while for the right pane.
Third tab - Messages (I have the Dutch language interface, so bear with me, I will get some of the captions wrong).
In the left navigation area, select Organize Extension groups (third below Attachments).
That lists
- Documents - Allowed,
- Plain text - Not allowed.
Click the green gear to change options for plain text and tick Allowed and Allowed in private messages.
Third tab - Messages (I have the Dutch language interface, so bear with me, I will get some of the captions wrong).
In the left navigation area, select Organize Extension groups (third below Attachments).
That lists
- Documents - Allowed,
- Plain text - Not allowed.
Click the green gear to change options for plain text and tick Allowed and Allowed in private messages.
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Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
+1
As acknak says, we can quickly remove any objectionable file. It at least would make sense that the main file types of the suite could be uploaded.
As acknak says, we can quickly remove any objectionable file. It at least would make sense that the main file types of the suite could be uploaded.
Apache OpenOffice 4.1.15 on Xubuntu 22.04.4 LTS
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
+1
Tom K.
Windows 10 Home version 1803 17134.165
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- Hagar Delest
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Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
+1.
I've allowed all extensions except: Flash, Real media (ram, rm) and Windows media (wma, wmv).
I've allowed all extensions except: Flash, Real media (ram, rm) and Windows media (wma, wmv).
LibreOffice 7.6.2.1 on Xubuntu 23.10 and 7.6.4.1 portable on Windows 10
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
To be done for all other language forums as well, I suppose?
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- Hagar Delest
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Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
Indeed. I've PMed the NL_admin group with this message:
Hi All,
For the record, we have decided to allow the file extensions that can be uploaded in the English board. This restriction was more counter-productive than protecting against supposed threats.
For further information, see: viewtopic.php?f=102&t=66950
Don't hesitate to allow more extensions on your own boards if you feel that the restriction could lead to bad user experience regarding the forum.
Kind regards,
Hagar
LibreOffice 7.6.2.1 on Xubuntu 23.10 and 7.6.4.1 portable on Windows 10
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
Lovely! Thanks, Hagar.Hagar Delest wrote:I've allowed all extensions except: ...
And, of course, if some unforeseen problem turns up, we can undo the change.
AOO4/LO5 • Linux • Fedora 23
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
+1
Changed in Hungarian forum.
Changed in Hungarian forum.
AOO 4.0 and LibO 4 on Win 8
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Hungarian forum co-admin
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
Thank you.
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Ubuntu 18.04 with LibreOffice 6.0, latest OpenOffice and LibreOffice
Ubuntu 18.04 with LibreOffice 6.0, latest OpenOffice and LibreOffice
Re: Can we expand the allowed file types?
Thanks, seems OK
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