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## Summary of the Pull Request The Character sets list on the Quick Accent settings page had a fixed 3-column layout. This caused two negative user experience issues that this PR solves: 1. The contents were clipped. When the settings window was resized to be smaller, the rightmost column(s) were cut off rather than reflowing. 2. The control displayed unnecessary horizontal and vertical scrollbars nested within the page. <!-- Please review the items on the PR checklist before submitting--> ## PR Checklist - [x] Closes: #45964 <!-- - [ ] Closes: #yyy (add separate lines for additional resolved issues) --> - [ ] **Communication:** I've discussed this with core contributors already. If the work hasn't been agreed, this work might be rejected - [ ] **Tests:** Added/updated and all pass - [ ] **Localization:** All end-user-facing strings can be localized - [ ] **Dev docs:** Added/updated - [ ] **New binaries:** Added on the required places - [ ] [JSON for signing](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ESRPSigning_core.json) for new binaries - [ ] [WXS for installer](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/installer/PowerToysSetup/Product.wxs) for new binaries and localization folder - [ ] [YML for CI pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/ci/templates/build-powertoys-steps.yml) for new test projects - [ ] [YML for signed pipeline](https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/blob/main/.pipelines/release.yml) - [ ] **Documentation updated:** If checked, please file a pull request on [our docs repo](https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/windows-uwp/tree/docs/hub/powertoys) and link it here: #xxx <!-- Provide a more detailed description of the PR, other things fixed, or any additional comments/features here --> ## Detailed Description of the Pull Request / Additional comments I _believe_ the root cause is that the `ItemsWrapGrid` is contained within the `ListView`'s built-in `ScrollViewer` which was able to expand infinitely horizontally. During initial layout, the `MaxWidth` binding to the parent `SettingsGroup`'s `ActualWidth` was respected and the layout clamped the measurement appropriately, resulting in the correct number of columns. However, on resize the unbounded `ScrollViewer`'s infinite horizontal constraint took precedence and the reflow into fewer columns never happened - the `ScrollViewer` never invalidated its children's measure because, from its perspective, their available width (infinite) had not changed. (I think - WinUI's layout and measure cycle melts my brain.) The fix required replacing the `MaxWidth` binding on `ItemsWrapGrid` with a `SizeChanged` handler on the parent `SettingsCard`. The handler reads the parent card's padding (58 pixels left and 44 pixels right) and explicitly sets the language set `ListView.MaxWidth` accordingly. A `Loaded` handler for the card ensures the correct layout on first render. The HorizontalScrollbar that caused the layout issue has been removed. ### Screenshots 3-column view: <img width="1674" height="730" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/890b0f4d-82ef-4147-a220-55941ae5ebc5" /> Resized to 2-columns: <img width="1343" height="730" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/d09aa295-9641-4c19-ab94-597e107614be" /> Resized to single-column: <img width="726" height="823" alt="image" src="https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8baa507f-6e03-4f3c-a0ef-2bc2c59ed2e3" /> <!-- Describe how you validated the behavior. Add automated tests wherever possible, but list manual validation steps taken as well --> ## Validation Steps Performed (All manual tests.) Verified that: - The 3-column layout is shown when there is enough space (this is the maximum number of columns because of the page-level constraint. - The 3-column layout correctly resizes to 2-column then to a single-column layout when the window is resized, then back again when made larger. - The single-column list is shown when the Settings window is opened at minimum size. - Selection behaviour performed identically.
Microsoft PowerToys
Microsoft PowerToys is a collection of utilities that help you customize Windows and streamline everyday tasks.
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🔨 Utilities
PowerToys includes over 25 utilities to help you customize and optimize your Windows experience:
Advanced Paste
Always on Top
Awake
Color Picker
Command Not Found
Command Palette
Crop And Lock
Environment Variables
FancyZones
File Explorer Add-ons
File Locksmith
Hosts File Editor
Image Resizer
Keyboard Manager
Light Switch
Mouse Utilities
Mouse Without Borders
New+
Peek
PowerRename
PowerToys Run
Quick Accent
Registry Preview
Screen Ruler
Shortcut Guide
Text Extractor
Workspaces
ZoomIt📋 Installation
For detailed installation instructions and system requirements, visit the installation docs.
But to get started quickly, choose one of the installation methods below:
Download .exe from GitHub
Go to the PowerToys GitHub releases, click Assets to reveal the downloads, and choose the installer that matches your architecture and install scope. For most devices, that's the x64 per-user installer.
| Description | Filename |
|---|---|
| Per user - x64 | PowerToysUserSetup-0.98.1-x64.exe |
| Per user - ARM64 | PowerToysUserSetup-0.98.1-arm64.exe |
| Machine wide - x64 | PowerToysSetup-0.98.1-x64.exe |
| Machine wide - ARM64 | PowerToysSetup-0.98.1-arm64.exe |
Microsoft Store
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WinGet
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User scope installer [default]
winget install Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
Machine-wide scope installer
winget install --scope machine Microsoft.PowerToys -s winget
Other methods
There are community driven install methods such as Chocolatey and Scoop. If these are your preferred install solutions, you can find the install instructions there.
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🛣️ Roadmap
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