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Auto-size text box?

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Description

I have a label that has a lot of text. Is there a way to have it auto-resize based on the width/height of the window?

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Research direction

The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. Start by examining the label and window layout APIs to determine whether text boxes can size from their content and available window dimensions; done means a defined auto-sizing behavior is implemented and verified for long label text.

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Assessment

Tech stack
rust
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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