MIFTA WIDAYA

@nwjames

Thank you for taking the time to address my concerns in such detail. Your explanation has provided valuable insights into the considerations behind the term “owner” within the plugin. I understand that the term carries a deeper significance within the WordPress site’s context, and it involves more than just being a submitter or uploader. Your explanation has shed light on the roles and responsibilities associated with this term, and I see how it is a more encompassing concept.

After further reflection and reading the plugin’s description, I’ve realized that the plugin’s original intention was likely aimed at team projects within an internal organization. This context differs from my use case, which involves collaboration with various external organizations. Many of these users might not be familiar with WordPress terminology, and the dashboard itself might not even resemble the typical WordPress interface. With this in mind, I’ve followed your guidance and used the ‘gettext_wp-document-revisions’ filter to adjust the terminology as follows:

add_filter( 'gettext_wp-document-revisions', 'change_wp_document_revision_strings', 10, 3 );
/**
 * Code snippet to change the "Owner" text in the WP Document Revisions plugin
 *
 * @link https://developer.ww.wp.xz.cn/reference/hooks/gettext_domain/
 */
function change_wp_document_revision_strings( $translated_text, $text, $domain ) {
    if ( 'wp-document-revisions' === $domain ) {
        switch ( $text ) {
            case 'Owner':
                $translated_text = 'Submitter';
                break;
            case 'All owners':
                $translated_text = 'All submitters';
                break;
            case 'Document Owner':
                $translated_text = 'Submitted by';
                break;
        }
    }
    return $translated_text;
}

I appreciate your confirmation regarding the behavior of the “Owner metabox” and how it aligns with the user’s capabilities.

Regarding your proposal for refining the user dropdowns, I completely agree. Emphasizing the limitation of displayed names to users with specific capabilities not only addresses potential security concerns but also contributes to a more streamlined and secure user experience.

Furthermore, I have taken additional steps to enhance privacy and security in this regard. I have opted to temporarily hide the specific dropdown filter for users who do not possess the “read_private_documents” capability.

It’s important to note that the user dropdown filter could inadvertently display sensitive information, such as usernames or user IDs. By taking this approach, I am prioritizing security and privacy in my usage of the plugin.

https://prnt.sc/VOKTVsrs0Plc

While the dropdown filter feature could indeed facilitate certain tasks, I believe that, given the security and privacy considerations, temporarily concealing this filter for users lacking the “read_private_documents” capability is a prudent step. Additionally, it aligns with my approach to prevent potential misuse of usernames for unauthorized access.

I understand that implementing these changes requires time, and I want to express my gratitude for your commitment to investigating and proposing suitable solutions.

Thank you once again for your support and guidance. I’m looking forward to any updates that will enhance the usability and security of the WP Document Revisions plugin.

Best regards,
Mifta Widaya

@nwjames ,

Thank you for your response and suggestions. I tried the second approach by modifying the plugin file, and I can confirm that it resolved the issue. Now, I no longer encounter any problems when creating posts, pages, and documents.

However, I also attempted various methods to override the function through the functions.php file in my theme, but unfortunately, none of them worked as expected. I’m still trying to understand the concept behind the “verify_post_type()” function and how it works. I searched for documentation regarding this function, but couldn’t find any relevant information.

Given my limited understanding of PHP OOP, I’m unsure if it’s possible to successfully override this function through the functions.php file. If it is indeed possible, I would greatly appreciate any guidance or examples on how to achieve this correctly.

Once again, thank you for your assistance and prompt response.

Best regards,
Miftawidaya