ArduPilot / ArduPilot/MissionPlanner

Full Parameter Tree: difficult to read parameter descriptions

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Description

When the parameter descriptions are very long and don't fit within a single line, MP seems to be center justifying the description. This means that the top and bottom can't be seen. I think it would be better to top-justify.. i.e. make the first line clear, chop off what doesn't fit.

![mp-squished-up-param-desc](https://user-images.githubusercontent.com/1498098/56404399-709b6680-62a1-11e9-81c3-3418b0a9aaf7.png)

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Reproduce the issue in Mission Planner's Full Parameter Tree using a parameter with a very long description and compare the current centered rendering with the screenshot. Trace the parameter-description layout code from that view; done means long descriptions are top-justified so their first line remains visible when the text does not fit.

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Tech stack
csharp
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
35/100

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