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Re: [RFC][Git GUI] Make Commit message field in git GUI re sizable.

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JHJessie Hernandez <jessie@jessiehernandez.com>
Date
Feb 22, 2017, 11:59 UTC
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> HI,
>
> the reason why it is fixed, is because commit messages should be
> wrapped at 76 characters to be used in mails. So it helps you with the
> wrapping.
>
> Bert

Right ok. I understand. Knowing this I think I might start writing my commit messages differently then.

Thank you for this.
Regards

----------------- Jessie Hernandez

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> On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 10:27 AM, Jessie Hernandez
> <jessie@jessiehernandez.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I have been using git for a few years now and really like the software.
>> I have a small annoyance and was wondering if I could get the
>> communities
>> view on this.
>>
>> When using git GUI I find it handy to be able to re-size the "Unstaged
>> Changes" and the "Staged Changed" fields.
>>
>> I would like the same thing for the "Commit Message" field, or to have
>> it
>> re-size with the git GUI window.
>>
>> I can re-size the "Commit Message" vertically when making the "Modified"
>> panel smaller.
>>
>> Does this make sense?
>> I would be happy to get into more detail if that is necessary or if
>> something is not clear.
>>
>> Thank you.
>>
>> -----------------
>> Jessie Hernandez
>>
>>
>
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Message 3 of 5 in “[RFC][Git GUI] Make Commit message field in git GUI re sizable.”
  1. Jessie HernandezFeb 22, 2017
  2. Bert WesargFeb 22, 2017
  3. Jessie HernandezFeb 22, 2017
  4. Marc BranchaudFeb 22, 2017
  5. Jessie HernandezFeb 23, 2017

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