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Re: Problem with new 'pager_format'



On Wed, Jun 27, 2007 at 05:20:53PM -0700, Gary Johnson wrote:
> Is there a 'pager_format' that will restore the previous behavior, 
> that is, keep this indicator fixed at the right end of the status 
> line while allowing the rest of the status string to "breath" and 
> the screen width to vary?

The only workaround I can think of is to change $pager_format to include
a maximum width for the subject line based upon the usual terminal width
of the screen you use.  For example, to cut off a subject after 20
characters:

set pager_format="-%Z- %C/%m: %-20.20n   %.20s%> -- (%P)"
                                          ^^^

me