[chaley]

Originally Posted by Sweetpea

Edit: that first checkbox really doesn't seem to do anything, nor the dropdown below it (if I understand the meaning of that "elide" correctly), but at least the length is now updated...

Here are some examples of the effects of the Elide checkbox and the elision point box under it.

Edit Metadata Single with the Elide box unchecked. The labels are wordwrapped.


With the Elide box checked and the point set to Left. The label isn't wordwrapped and the ellipsis is on the left. The "series" label fits without elision so is unchanged.


With the Elide box checked and the point set to Middle.


With the Elide box checked and the point set to Right.


My preference: set the width so most labels will fit. Elide the "too long" ones on the right.

Also note that the tool tip for a label shows it in its entirety, even if elided.