Ellipsis ("...") in filenames: What is the rule? How do I change

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I've noticed recently that Windows seems to arbitrarily decide which
files/folders get their names truncated and an ellipsis added when viewing
them in icon/tile mode. This also affects my desktop, and it's really
annoying. Windows has chosen to abbreviate "TmSunrise" to "TmSunri..." when
the shortcut right beside it says "Play Rogue Squadron".

In short, does anyone know the rule Windows uses to assign abbreviations and
ellipses within folders, and if so, if it is changeable?
 
dAh said:
I've noticed recently that Windows seems to arbitrarily decide which
files/folders get their names truncated and an ellipsis added when viewing
them in icon/tile mode. This also affects my desktop, and it's really
annoying. Windows has chosen to abbreviate "TmSunrise" to "TmSunri..." when
the shortcut right beside it says "Play Rogue Squadron".

In short, does anyone know the rule Windows uses to assign abbreviations and
ellipses within folders, and if so, if it is changeable?
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It does that because the column isn't wide enough to display the full
file name. Simply drag the border to the right, or double-click on the
border separator at the top.
 
I understand "Details" view, I mean like tile/icon/thumbnail view, where
there is no set length for cutoff.
 
dAh said:
I understand "Details" view, I mean like tile/icon/thumbnail view, where
there is no set length for cutoff.
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Sorry, didn't spot the "icon/tile mode" reference in your original post.
Don't think it'll work, but you could try to change the icon spacing.
But that might only work for desktop icons.
 
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