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[GH-ISSUE #20632] issue: Inconsistent behavior when editing section breaks. #89980

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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

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  • 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)

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Operating System

macOS Tahoe

Browser (if applicable)

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  • 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

  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):

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Immediately upon typing the third - character, a horizontal rule is inserted.

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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 "* * *:"

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Editing the message, we see that the AI is telling the truth about "* * *:"

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Note that typing * * * in a new message entry field does not insert a horizontal rule.
It tries to inserts a bullet point containing "* *" instead:

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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):

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On editing again, it has been formatted as "* * *:"

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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:

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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.
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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<!-- gh-comment-id:3741083118 --> @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: 1. [#20237](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20237) **issue: Image editing stopped working** *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** *by skleffmann • Dec 03, 2025 • `bug`* 3. [#19987](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/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`* 4. [#19426](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19426) **issue: Strange Behavior With Groups** *by matthew-kusz • Nov 24, 2025 • `bug`* 5. [#20218](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20218) **issue: Broken markdown checklist** *by opa-oz • Dec 28, 2025 • `bug`* <details> <summary>Show 5 more related issues</summary> 6. [#18974](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/18974) **issue: hanging on front matter requirements after update** *by DuckyBlender • Nov 06, 2025 • `bug`* 7. [#19752](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19752) **issue: minor UI Bug: knowledge sharing** *by mahenning • Dec 04, 2025 • `bug`, `confirmed issue`* 8. [#20128](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/20128) **issue: Characters are broken in 0.6.43** *by frenzybiscuit • Dec 22, 2025 • `bug`* 9. [#19170](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19170) **issue: Settings not honored or understood** *by itguy327 • Nov 13, 2025 • `bug`* 10. [#19481](https://github.com/open-webui/open-webui/issues/19481) **issue: admin panel not working** *by kybeq • Nov 25, 2025 • `bug`* </details> --- 💡 **Tips:** - If this is a duplicate, please consider closing this issue and adding any additional details to the existing one - If you found a solution in any of these issues, please share it here to help others *This comment was generated automatically by a bot.* Please react with a 👍 if this comment was helpful, or a 👎 if it was not.
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