Number keypad hash key symbol

Moem

@barryt I'm seeing a hash symbol '#'. Could it be related to a language setting?

BarryT

@moem I am using a Nexus 5 with the language set as UK English.

Moem

@barryt I'm using US English, maybe that's the difference?

A Former User

@barryt @Moem I can confirm changing the language on my devices gives the same result.
English UK = No.
English US = #

edit: also
English Au = #
English Ca = #

Moem

Great! Then we still don't know why, but we know how you can change it.

BarryT

@moem I've tried US, Australia, and Canada English on my phone, and they all have the correct # symbol. Only UK English is wrong.

Is this a bug? And what is the correct way to report the bug?

Moem

@barryt Honestly I wouldn't know whether it's a bug! It might as well be a design choice.

cliffcoggin

I use a Nexus 5 with English (UK) settings. The "," key gives me "#" if held down for more than second.

cliffcoggin

Switching to numerical keypad the "#" gives me "#".

arubislander

@cliffcoggin but the OP is talking about the telephone dialer, not any keyboard layout.

CiberSheep

@barryt You may want to check the translation:

https://translate.ubports.com/translate/ubports/dialer-app/en_GB/?q=%23&checksum=&offset=

treebeard

I'm seeing 'No.' on a Volla phone with UK English.

If its a design choice I's say people in the UK are used to seeing a hash sign, and will often be told in automated phone services to 'press the hash sign'.

I just read that in the USA its also known as a 'pound sign'

BarryT

@cibersheep I was not aware of this website. Could you please give a brief description of its purpose?

Alter

@barryt : anyone who wants to and has the time can help to translate Ubuntu Touch to other languages.
If you're using the UK version, and you would rather see # instead of No. in dialer app, you can suggest a change.