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ChristianScratcher1
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

^^ After the update, blocks with a typable input will now end in a “…” if the input is too long
This gets real annoying when you are writing a lot of information in the say/think block. While it can be convenient for some, it can be more annoying for others

Why not make it toggleable?

OR
have a thing that makes it collapsible and can show the entire thing (If this part is a dupe, let me know, I checked the directory and couldn't find a dupe)


Mockup for this one if the pics don't work
This would make it so you wouldn't have to sideways scroll as much
EDIT: uhh does anyone know how to make the picture smalller? The screenshot was way smaller than it shows on this post.

Last edited by ChristianScratcher1 (April 27, 2026 23:27:16)

scratchy_boy106
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

and its not just those blocks,its every block that you put text in.
Also support, cause this is just an annoying feature
blackcow29
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

I didn’t even know that that was updated too! Support, since that would be annoying. At this point, I’d recommend that they just revert back to the old version; the new version has caused way too many issues.
GunesKing
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

I think this is a good idea.

I remember before when it wasn't collapsed, it could go way out of the page, causing some difficulties.
ChristianScratcher1
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

bump
gplb2718
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

support, it makes it hard to use long strings of text reasonably
ChristianScratcher1
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

bump
ChristianScratcher1
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

BUMP
*encourages you do add some discussion*
MythosLore
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

Why should it be toggleable? Why would anyone put text in a say or think block if they know it's going to be cut off?
ChristianScratcher1
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

MythosLore wrote:

Why should it be toggleable? Why would anyone put text in a say or think block if they know it's going to be cut off?
Isn't the entire point of the say/think block for text to be said by a sprite?

It doesn't affect how it looks in the project screen

It only affects how the code block looks like

This suggestion would show the entire thing in the CODE or make it collapsible
MythosLore
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

ChristianScratcher1 wrote:

Isn't the entire point of the say/think block for text to be said by a sprite?

It doesn't affect how it looks in the project screen

It only affects how the code block looks like

This suggestion would show the entire thing in the CODE or make it collapsible
My bad. I thought you were saying that this happened in the speech bubble, not the block. I didn't know this happened with the block.
I_wantasheep
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

support

just wondering, what if after a certain length is makes a new line? (won't affect the bubble onstage) (no you cannot make a new line)
ChristianScratcher1
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

I_wantasheep wrote:

support

just wondering, what if after a certain length is makes a new line? (won't affect the bubble onstage) (no you cannot make a new line)
This is sorta in the mockup I made if I'm understanding you correctly
Mockup for this one
I_wantasheep
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

ChristianScratcher1 wrote:

I_wantasheep wrote:

support

just wondering, what if after a certain length is makes a new line? (won't affect the bubble onstage) (no you cannot make a new line)
This is sorta in the mockup I made if I'm understanding you correctly
Mockup for this one
yeah it's 101% in the mockup (heckin chonk sized block)
ChristianScratcher1
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

bump
GunesKing
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

bump
Pi_master31
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

I didn't know they did that, support. I don't want my text to collapse if it is too long. However, I don't want it to be removed entirely.
ChristianScratcher1
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1000+ posts

Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

bump
ZippyZebraZoom85749
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

It's actually every block with a typeable input.
ChristianScratcher1
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Toggle whether a block with a typable input collapses the text

ZippyZebraZoom85749 wrote:

It's actually every block with a typeable input.
Updated the OP

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