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Warn, don't block

A repeat or unusual entry gets a warning line and is still allowed.

How it works

closeTitle
scienceTests
NameDetail
check_box
warningAlready requested on a date and still pending

The warning sits under the item; the main button stays on.

Rules

  • Warn when the entry is allowed but likely a mistake; block only when it is not allowed.
  • The line says what is unusual, with the date or value that makes it so.
  • Amber line, never red.

Seen in

NecropsyEgg

Built from the Antz modules on the Design Links hub, 26 Oct 2026. Not drawn in Figma yet: treat it as a temporary rule.