Description
In the shared file preview/download interface, long filenames are being prematurely truncated with an ellipsis (e.g., Concert - Magag...mp4). This truncation occurs despite there being a massive amount of unused negative space within the UI—both inside the sidebar panel itself and across the large empty background area.
User Impact / Use Case
This behavior significantly degrades the user experience, particularly when sharing batches of files that share similar naming prefixes.
Real-world example: When sharing video recordings from a concert organized by songs or performers, end-users are presented with a list of seemingly identical files (Concert - Magag...mp4).
The Problem: The only way for a user to find and download the correct file is to click on every single item individually to check it, or download the entire folder. This is highly inefficient for users who only want to download their specific performance.
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Proposed Solutions
- Allow the file panel to expand horizontally if filenames exceed the default width, utilizing the available screen real estate.
- Allow long filenames to wrap to a second line instead of aggressively applying text-overflow: ellipsis.
- As a quick or complementary fix, implement a tooltip that displays the full filename when hovering over the item.
Description
In the shared file preview/download interface, long filenames are being prematurely truncated with an ellipsis (e.g., Concert - Magag...mp4). This truncation occurs despite there being a massive amount of unused negative space within the UI—both inside the sidebar panel itself and across the large empty background area.
User Impact / Use Case
This behavior significantly degrades the user experience, particularly when sharing batches of files that share similar naming prefixes.
Real-world example: When sharing video recordings from a concert organized by songs or performers, end-users are presented with a list of seemingly identical files (Concert - Magag...mp4).
The Problem: The only way for a user to find and download the correct file is to click on every single item individually to check it, or download the entire folder. This is highly inefficient for users who only want to download their specific performance.
Screenshots
Proposed Solutions