I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
v0.7.2
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
macOS Tahoe
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
I have read and followed all instructions in README.md.
I am using the latest version of both Open WebUI and Ollama.
I have included the browser console logs.
I have included the Docker container logs.
I have provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.
I have clearly listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
I have documented step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation. My steps:
Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
Include any files or environmental changes,
Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.
Expected Behavior
Horizontal rules should be applied consistently when applying and editing messages.
Actual Behavior
Horizontal rules in an edited message completely disappear and cannot be recreated or reintroduced.
Steps to Reproduce
Run docker run -d -p 3000:8080 -v open-webui:/app/backend/data --name open-webui ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:
Set up any model. I use a local model running on llama-server from llama.cpp.
Type a message into the "Send a message" box that using a "---" or "***" to introduce a horizontal rule/section break. It will be converted on the spot, immediately after the third "-" keypress, before even sending the message.
Send the message. The horizontal rule is now gone.
Edit the message. The horizontal rule has been converted in markdown to "* * ." (Note that manually entering " * *" results in a bullet point containing two asterisks, not a horizontal rule.)
Logs & Screenshots
After typing two - characters, they are auto-replaced with an em dash (as usual/expected):
Immediately upon typing the third - character, a horizontal rule is inserted.
When the message is sent, the horizontal rule does not render in the user message. But it does render if the model quotes it, and the model (accurately) states that the horizontal rule is being represented as "* * *:"
Editing the message, we see that the AI is telling the truth about "* * *:"
Note that typing * * * in a new message entry field does not insert a horizontal rule.
It tries to inserts a bullet point containing "* *" instead:
But it still disappears and the AI again reports it as a horizontal rule (and the rule is visible in the agent's quoting of the message):
On editing again, it has been formatted as "* * *:"
If I edit "---" into an existing message without blank lines, it treats the previous line as a header. (This is not too surprising.) If I edit "(newline)---(newline)" it gets replaced with "(newline)* * *(newline)" with the same display problems as above.
If I type "***" into a new message, it inserts a rule but keeps the *** on the cursor line:
Additional Information
It seems like there are a couple of different issues here:
Horizontal rules do not display in user messages.
Horizontal rules present completely differently when composing a new message than when editing an existing message.
When sending a new message, the (apparently) preferred syntax for a horizontal rule ("* * *") renders instead as a bullet point with two asterisks.
Originally created by @jdwx on GitHub (Jan 13, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20632
### Check Existing Issues
- [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related issues.
- [x] I have searched for any existing and/or related discussions.
- [x] I have also searched in the CLOSED issues AND CLOSED discussions and found no related items (your issue might already be addressed on the development branch!).
- [x] I am using the latest version of Open WebUI.
### Installation Method
Docker
### Open WebUI Version
v0.7.2
### Ollama Version (if applicable)
_No response_
### Operating System
macOS Tahoe
### Browser (if applicable)
_No response_
### Confirmation
- [x] I have read and followed all instructions in `README.md`.
- [x] I am using the latest version of **both** Open WebUI and Ollama.
- [x] I have included the browser console logs.
- [x] I have included the Docker container logs.
- [x] I have **provided every relevant configuration, setting, and environment variable used in my setup.**
- [x] I have clearly **listed every relevant configuration, custom setting, environment variable, and command-line option that influences my setup** (such as Docker Compose overrides, .env values, browser settings, authentication configurations, etc).
- [x] I have documented **step-by-step reproduction instructions that are precise, sequential, and leave nothing to interpretation**. My steps:
- Start with the initial platform/version/OS and dependencies used,
- Specify exact install/launch/configure commands,
- List URLs visited, user input (incl. example values/emails/passwords if needed),
- Describe all options and toggles enabled or changed,
- Include any files or environmental changes,
- Identify the expected and actual result at each stage,
- Ensure any reasonably skilled user can follow and hit the same issue.
### Expected Behavior
Horizontal rules should be applied consistently when applying and editing messages.
### Actual Behavior
Horizontal rules in an edited message completely disappear and cannot be recreated or reintroduced.
### Steps to Reproduce
1. Run `docker run -d -p 3000:8080 -v open-webui:/app/backend/data --name open-webui ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:`
2. Set up any model. I use a local model running on llama-server from llama.cpp.
3. Type a message into the "Send a message" box that using a "---" or "***" to introduce a horizontal rule/section break. It will be converted on the spot, immediately after the third "-" keypress, before even sending the message.
4. Send the message. The horizontal rule is now gone.
5. Edit the message. The horizontal rule has been converted in markdown to "* * *." (Note that manually entering "* * *" results in a bullet point containing two asterisks, not a horizontal rule.)
### Logs & Screenshots
After typing two - characters, they are auto-replaced with an em dash (as usual/expected):
<img width="773" height="287" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/b92ea6eb-1a0d-4e81-b16a-1f25b1161968" />
Immediately upon typing the third - character, a horizontal rule is inserted.
<img width="794" height="320" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/7ff3a325-c4af-4925-9560-9068c9d01f4d" />
When the message is sent, the horizontal rule does not render in the user message. But it does render if the model quotes it, and the model (accurately) states that the horizontal rule is being represented as "* * *:"
<img width="1007" height="1011" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/89c9eb4a-dddb-409d-bbb1-bdd6838f4df8" />
Editing the message, we see that the AI is telling the truth about "* * *:"
<img width="1000" height="201" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/3ca65dbf-1817-4162-ac6b-22e49531c184" />
Note that typing `* * *` in a new message entry field does not insert a horizontal rule.
It tries to inserts a bullet point containing "* *" instead:
<img width="778" height="325" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/96c9a16a-a0f8-4c37-b9de-5d8e4e759810" />
But it still disappears and the AI again reports it as a horizontal rule (and the rule is visible in the agent's quoting of the message):
<img width="1027" height="576" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d816eda2-3aab-4cb0-ac58-f26c9027a04a" />
On editing again, it has been formatted as "* * *:"
<img width="994" height="227" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/15a9b9f6-792d-4e98-a39c-c50ebe79a691" />
If I edit "---" into an existing message without blank lines, it treats the previous line as a header. (This is not too surprising.) If I edit "(newline)---(newline)" it gets replaced with "(newline)* * *(newline)" with the same display problems as above.
If I type "***" into a new message, it inserts a rule but keeps the *** on the cursor line:
<img width="858" height="327" alt="Image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a576f74a-900e-48ee-bea7-c2aa60da4f90" />
### Additional Information
It seems like there are a couple of different issues here:
1) Horizontal rules do not display in user messages.
2) Horizontal rules present completely differently when composing a new message than when editing an existing message.
3) When sending a new message, the (apparently) preferred syntax for a horizontal rule ("* * *") renders instead as a bullet point with two asterisks.
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added the bug label 2026-04-25 08:56:48 -05:00
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I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
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*by tomasloksa • Dec 29, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`*
2. [#19711](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19711) **issue: Editing function for models broken**
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4. [#19426](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19426) **issue: Strange Behavior With Groups**
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5. [#20218](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20218) **issue: Broken markdown checklist**
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Originally created by @jdwx on GitHub (Jan 13, 2026).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20632
Check Existing Issues
Installation Method
Docker
Open WebUI Version
v0.7.2
Ollama Version (if applicable)
No response
Operating System
macOS Tahoe
Browser (if applicable)
No response
Confirmation
README.md.Expected Behavior
Horizontal rules should be applied consistently when applying and editing messages.
Actual Behavior
Horizontal rules in an edited message completely disappear and cannot be recreated or reintroduced.
Steps to Reproduce
docker run -d -p 3000:8080 -v open-webui:/app/backend/data --name open-webui ghcr.io/open-webui/open-webui:Logs & Screenshots
After typing two - characters, they are auto-replaced with an em dash (as usual/expected):
Immediately upon typing the third - character, a horizontal rule is inserted.
When the message is sent, the horizontal rule does not render in the user message. But it does render if the model quotes it, and the model (accurately) states that the horizontal rule is being represented as "* * *:"
Editing the message, we see that the AI is telling the truth about "* * *:"
Note that typing
* * *in a new message entry field does not insert a horizontal rule.It tries to inserts a bullet point containing "* *" instead:
But it still disappears and the AI again reports it as a horizontal rule (and the rule is visible in the agent's quoting of the message):
On editing again, it has been formatted as "* * *:"
If I edit "---" into an existing message without blank lines, it treats the previous line as a header. (This is not too surprising.) If I edit "(newline)---(newline)" it gets replaced with "(newline)* * *(newline)" with the same display problems as above.
If I type "***" into a new message, it inserts a rule but keeps the *** on the cursor line:
Additional Information
It seems like there are a couple of different issues here:
@owui-terminator[bot] commented on GitHub (Jan 13, 2026):
🔍 Similar Issues Found
I found some existing issues that might be related to this one. Please check if any of these are duplicates or contain helpful solutions:
#20237 issue: Image editing stopped working
by tomasloksa • Dec 29, 2025 •
bug,confirmed issue#19711 issue: Editing function for models broken
by skleffmann • Dec 03, 2025 •
bug#19987 issue: There is a lack of visual consistency between the home page and the chat interface.
by i-iooi-i • Dec 16, 2025 •
bug#19426 issue: Strange Behavior With Groups
by matthew-kusz • Nov 24, 2025 •
bug#20218 issue: Broken markdown checklist
by opa-oz • Dec 28, 2025 •
bugShow 5 more related issues
#18974 issue: hanging on front matter requirements after update
by DuckyBlender • Nov 06, 2025 •
bug#19752 issue: minor UI Bug: knowledge sharing
by mahenning • Dec 04, 2025 •
bug,confirmed issue#20128 issue: Characters are broken in 0.6.43
by frenzybiscuit • Dec 22, 2025 •
bug#19170 issue: Settings not honored or understood
by itguy327 • Nov 13, 2025 •
bug#19481 issue: admin panel not working
by kybeq • Nov 25, 2025 •
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