nextcloud / nextcloud/ios

longer filenames not readable as these are truncated "in the middle"

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Description

Steps to reproduce
  1. create many files with similar filenames
  2. in Portrait mode very often essential parts are truncated and replaced by dots - mostly not usable.
  3. in Landscape mode the filenames are better readable, but only 3 at a time, a lot of scrolling is necessary.
Expected behaviour

more efficient use of available space

  • smaller letters (configurable)
  • wrapping instead of truncate
  • don't display the file extension as the icon says it all (mostly)
Actual behaviour

Tell was what instead happens.

Screenshots

2024-04-24 14-39-02-0
2024-04-24 14-39-39-0

Logs
If applicable, you can post the iOS app or server logs (removing any sensitive information).
Reasoning or why should it be changed/implemented?
Environment data

iOS version: e.g. iOS 17.4.1

Nextcloud iOS app version: 5.2.7.0

Server operating system:

Web server: Apache, nginx

Database:

PHP version:

Nextcloud version: see Nextcloud admin page

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Research direction

Start with issue #2894's reproduction steps and screenshots by creating many files with similar names and comparing Portrait and Landscape modes in the iOS app. Clarify which presentation change is wanted among smaller text, wrapping, and hiding extensions; done means filenames are more readable with less scrolling in both orientations.

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Assessment

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

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