Improve Clarity of Update Manager Settings During Installation

Problem/Motivation

During the installation of Drupal, users can select options related to the Update Manager module. However, the current descriptions for these checkboxes are not sufficiently informative. Users may not understand that one checkbox enables the Update Manager module, while the other configures it to add the admin user's email to the notification list. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion about what exactly is being configured.

Steps to reproduce

Install Drupal with the standard or minimal profile.

• On the "Configure site" step, observe the options for update notifications.
  Notice the absence of clear descriptions for:
  • The checkbox that enables the Update Manager module
  • The checkbox that adds the admin user's email to the notifications list.

Proposed resolution

The most user-friendly approach is to keep the checkbox labels brief and to the point, while providing additional help text or descriptions for users who need more information.
This way, the interface remains clean and uncluttered, but the information is there for those who want it.

For the descriptions/help text:

Use a descriptive help text below each checkbox for users who need further clarification.

• Suggested help text for enabling updates: "Activates the Update Manager module, which periodically checks for available updates to your Drupal installation and contributed projects."
• Suggested help text for email notifications: "Adds the site administrator's email to the Update Manager's notification list to receive alerts when new updates are available."

Optional:

If the checkboxes are contained within a fieldset, provide a clear description at the start of the fieldset.
Fieldset description: "Configure automatic update settings and notification preferences. These settings determine how your site checks for updates and informs you of new releases."

Merge request link

Remaining tasks

Refine checkbox descriptions for accuracy and clarity.

Seek community feedback on the proposed text.

Update the UI text in the installation process.

User interface changes

Yes, the text next to the checkboxes on the "Configure site" step of the installation process will be updated to better describe their functionality.

API changes

None

Data model changes

None

Release notes snippet

Improved the descriptions for Update Manager settings during the Drupal installation process to enhance clarity for site administrators.