> On 2017-02-22 06:59 AM, Jessie Hernandez wrote: >>> 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. > > You can configure gui.commitMsgWidth if you don't like the default > (which is 75, not 76). > > M. Hi Marc, Yeah I did that in my local version and got my desired effect. But knowing it was designed like this and and not a bug, I am happy to use the designed behavior and adjust my way of working. ----------------- Jessie Hernandez > > >> Thank you for this. >> >> Regards >> >> ----------------- >> Jessie Hernandez >> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 22, 2017 at 10:27 AM, Jessie Hernandez >>> <jessie@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 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 >>>> >>>> >>> >> >> >