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From: Lars Vogel <lars.vogel@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:54:16 +0200
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Eclipse 4.40 introduced an alternative indicator for unsaved changes in view and editor tabs: instead of a leading asterisk in the tab title, the tab's close button is overlaid with a bullet, similar to how VS Code and other modern editors function.

Since 4.41 M1 this is the default, while users can switch back to the classic asterisk with a single click in `Preferences > General > Appearance`.

A non-binding community poll is open to gather broader feedback on whether this should remain the default or revert to the classic asterisk:

👉 https://github.com/eclipse-platform/eclipse.platform.ui/discussions/3967

If you have an opinion on this change, your input is very welcome.
The poll is open until 15 August 2026.

Thanks for taking a look!

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