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Old 12-09-2019, 04:02 PM   #2
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@Horus68 - I have all the non long-text columns displayed in two columns at the top of the default Custom columns tab, the long text columns are shown under that, again in two columns - viz:

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I don't recall doing anything to force that 2 column layout -- other than selecting Default in Edit metadata (single) layout:.

Hopefully someone will know why there is a difference.

BTW: that's my Test library, but my other libraries are the same.

But, because I edit metadata in the Book List using F2, none of that bothers me as I rarely go into Single Metadata Edit. For long text HTML custom columns I use a Column icon with No Text, viz:

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I much prefer 'spreadsheet like' interfaces to 'form filling' dialogues. I use the View Manager plugin to create different Book List "Views" (sort order and column sequence) for each library . e.g for Normal use and Data Entry use.

Added: I am using Windows 10 Pro 1903, Calibre 4.4

BR

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