- Article: [How To Ask Good Questions](https://bit.ly/3nwRnx1).
- Please browse the [Wiki](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/wiki) to find code snippets, links and other resources (e.g. [Useful extensions](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/wiki/Useful-Extensions)).
- Please read [docs/FONTS.md](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/blob/master/docs/FONTS.md) if your question relates to fonts or text.
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- Please use the search function of GitHub to look for similar issues. You may [browse issues by Labels](https://github.com/ocornut/imgui/labels).
- Please use a web search engine to look for similar issues.
- If you get a crash or assert, use a debugger to locate the line triggering it and read the comments around.
- Please don't be a [Help Vampire](https://slash7.com/2006/12/22/vampires/).
## Issues vs Discussions
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You may use the Issue Tracker to submit bug reports, feature requests or suggestions. You may ask for help or advice as well. But **PLEASE CAREFULLY READ THIS WALL OF TEXT. ISSUES IGNORING THOSE GUIDELINES MAY BE CLOSED. USERS IGNORING THOSE GUIDELINES MIGHT BE BLOCKED.**
Please do your best to clarify your request. The amount of incomplete or ambiguous requests due to people not following those guidelines is often overwhelming. Issues created without the requested information may be closed prematurely. Exceptionally entitled, impolite or lazy requests may lead to bans.
Please do your best to clarify your request. The amount of incomplete or ambiguous requests due to people not following those guidelines is often overwhelming. Issues created without the requested information may be closed prematurely. Exceptionally entitled, impolite or lazy requests may lead to bans.
**PLEASE UNDERSTAND THAT OPEN-SOURCE SOFTWARE LIVES OR DIES BY THE AMOUNT OF ENERGY MAINTAINERS CAN SPARE. WE HAVE LOTS OF STUFF TO DO. THIS IS AN ATTENTION ECONOMY AND MANY LAZY OR MINOR ISSUES ARE HOGGING OUR ATTENTION AND DRAINING ENERGY, TAKING US AWAY FROM MORE IMPORTANT WORK.**
Steps:
- Article: [How To Ask Good Questions](https://bit.ly/3nwRnx1).
- **PLEASE DO FILL THE REQUESTED NEW ISSUE TEMPLATE.** Including dear imgui version number, branch name, platform/renderer back-ends (imgui_impl_XXX files), operating system.
- **Try to be explicit with your Goals, your Expectations and what you have Tried**. Be mindful of [The XY Problem](http://xyproblem.info/). What you have in mind or in your code is not obvious to other people. People frequently discuss problems and suggest incorrect solutions without first clarifying their goal. When requesting a new feature, please describe the usage context (how you intend to use it, why you need it, etc..). If you tried something and it failed, show us what you tried.
- **Attach screenshots (or gif/video) to clarify the context**. They often convey useful information that are omitted by the description. You can drag pictures/files in the message edit box. Avoid using 3rd party image hosting services, prefer the long term longevity of GitHub attachments (you can drag pictures into your post). On Windows you can use [ScreenToGif](https://www.screentogif.com/) to easily capture .gif files.