"Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE" <franksaunders@mvps.org> wrote in message
news:O6ntt%23H7FHA.1140@tk2msftngp13.phx.gbl...
> "Radio1ne" <Radio1ne@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:9BC78177-8144-4B77-A184-1D4324612CB9@microsoft.com
>> Can system be set up to show full newsgroup name instead of
>> "Condensed and shortened title ???
>
> Err, OE always shows the full newsgroup name except when it's cut off on
> the right. If this happens, highlight a newsgroup and hold down the Ctrl
> key while you press the + on the number pad. The window can also be
> enlarged.
>
> We have asked for a way to shorten the names for years.


I just hover the mouse over the newsgroup that is too wide for the current
width of the tree pane and a popup (balloon) shows the full name. No
clicking or menus required.