How do you enable short names in Plone?

To enable your edits to allow for short names, simple click on the “Preferences” link located at the bottom of the page and select “Personal Preference.” Scroll down and locate “Allowediting of Short Names” and check the box. hit save.

If you’re the admin and would like to give your managers permission without having to remind them to change their preferences, click on the same “Preferences” link. Then look to the left navigation menu and click on “Users and Groups Administration.” The names of your users should show up. Click on the names of the users whom you’ve assigned as managers. Scroll down and locate “Allowediting of Short Names” and check the box. hit save.