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Mainly adressing DOC-12461:

  • Replaced outdated screenshots.
  • Mention that Time Interval settings are only available for Couchstore buckets, not Magma.
  • Brought writing of several sections up to doc standards.

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https://preview.docs-test.couchbase.com/docs-server-DOC-12461_Auto-Compaction_page_clarifications/server/current/manage/manage-settings/configure-compact-settings.html

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* Removed some unneeded screenshots.
* Brought some of the writing up to doc standards.
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Pull request overview

This PR addresses DOC-12461 by updating the auto-compaction documentation to improve clarity and accuracy. The changes modernize the content to reflect current product behavior and documentation standards.

  • Clarifies that Time Interval settings are specific to Couchstore buckets and not available for Magma buckets
  • Updates outdated screenshots to reflect current UI
  • Improves writing style throughout to align with documentation standards

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= Auto-Compaction
:description: pass:q[Auto-Compaction settings determine the _compaction process_; whereby databases and their respective view-indexes are compacted.]
:description: pass:The auto-Compaction settings controls if and when Couchbase Server compacts data files and view indexes.]
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Subject-verb agreement error: 'settings' is plural but 'controls' is singular. Should be 'control' to match the plural subject.

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:description: pass:The auto-Compaction settings controls if and when Couchbase Server compacts data files and view indexes.]
:description: pass:The auto-Compaction settings control if and when Couchbase Server compacts data files and view indexes.]

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Auto-Compaction is enabled by default for all Couchbase buckets.
However, settings can be overridden on a per bucket basis.
Auto-compaction reclaims disk space by removing stale and deleted data from on-disk storage files.
By default, Couchbase Server performs auto-compaction all Couchbase buckets.
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Missing preposition 'on' between 'auto-compaction' and 'all'. Should read 'performs auto-compaction on all Couchbase buckets'.

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By default, Couchbase Server performs auto-compaction all Couchbase buckets.
By default, Couchbase Server performs auto-compaction on all Couchbase buckets.

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==== Time Interval

The [.ui]*Time Interval* pane provides a number of settings whereby compaction is scheduled:
The *Time Interval* section lets you limit he hours where Couchbase Server can compact Couchstore buckets.
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Typo: 'he hours' should be 'the hours'.

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The *Time Interval* section lets you limit he hours where Couchbase Server can compact Couchstore buckets.
The *Time Interval* section lets you limit the hours where Couchbase Server can compact Couchstore buckets.

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