COMPLAINT:
Long HTTP response header names (e.g., "X-ProductName-Debug-
SettingName") are truncated in the Net tab Response Headers view.

Header names longer than 25 characters display as "X-ProductName-Debug-
Setti..."


DISCUSSION:
Firebug makes more room for long header names by automatically
widening the header names column a bit, but only up to 25 characters.
I find this overly aggressive as long header names are then cut off
needlessly.

(1) Long header names are very useful during development of website
software and for debug releases. During development--when Firebug is
most heavily utilized--I need to see long header names more readily.
(2) I am aware of the "view source" vs "pretty print" option. I would
like the column maximum width slightly increased to avoid having to
constantly click "view source" during debugging.
(3) I am aware that Firebug displays a tooltip with the full header
name if the mouse cursor is hovered. This is a great feature, yet the
hover delay hampers intensive debugging.
(4) A maximum width is appropriate, but just a few more characters
would be wonderful. I have a large widescreen monitor with mostly lots
of blank space to the right of the headers. Truncating header names
should be avoided unless the names get crazy long. Longer header names
are useful during development and 25 characters is a bit too
restrictive.

REQUEST:
Increase the maximum width to 40 characters (or more). Even 32
characters would make a substantial difference in allowing descriptive
header names during debugging.

Alternatively, provide an adjustable and persisted width for the
column.

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