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Save Changes - consistent button location

#1

Hi all,

I regularly end up with multiple instances of sublime text open, with multiple tabs in each. Every few days I will clean up by closing the tabs. I first will close all unmodified, and then I will close everything else.

When closing modified, named files, a pop-up appears that has variable size based on filename, thus (two different examples, combined for a single image for comparison):

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The filename dictates the length of the dialog box, and this means that the buttons move in screen space.

I am usually closing 20+ files in rapid succession, and want to be able to click “No” very rapidly without taking my eyes off the text and readjusting the mouse location, so I can quickly evaluate if the file does need saving or not.

Would it therefore be possible to have the “Save Changes” dialog buttons be consistently located in screen space, independent of the filename length?

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#2

These are standard OS dialogs. Size is controlled by OS. They are designed to auto-size to fit message text. A fixed size would likely cause either text being cropped or much space being wasted and cause them to look off.

The way to quickly close multiple such dialogs is by using keyboard shortcuts alt+y (yes) or alt+n (no).

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#3

Thanks for the reply.

The alt+n solution is a good recommendation, thank you. I think a custom dialog with a fixed size for the button location at the bottom would work, but I acknowledge the counter arguments, and as the alt-n serves my purposes I withdraw the suggestion :slight_smile:

Thanks

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