Re: show_help_echo truncates unconditionally

[Stephan Stahl]

Hi Stefan.

Stefan Monnier said:
> I'd rather find a way to get the best of both worlds without
> a config variable.
> E.g. using scrolling in the single-line minibuffer, or by only truncating
> for the first few seconds and then expanding the echo area if you stay on
> the same help-echo spot long enough.

I like (setq show-help-function nil) because it shows the info
instantaneously.  So waiting a few seconds would reduce this feature just
like tooltips.

Besides is it always possible to know for how long one requests the help
echo?  E.G. Does C-h . use show-help-message?

Stephan
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Stephan Stahl