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November 2, 2023
Question

Can't resize switches column

  • November 2, 2023
  • 12 replies
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Problem:

I'm unable to resize the switches column. To be more accurate, I'm able to resize it, but the minimum width lets a lot of space on the right side.

The problem occures only with this one. The other columns don't have any empty space (marked red in the image)

 

 

What I tried:

Hovering over the intersection between two timeline columns at the top of the timeline, the mouse cursor changes to a double-ended arrow, I drag to the left until the column width doesn't change any further.

Resetting the preferences and uninstalling (with deletion of the preferences)/reinstalling of After Effects.

 

Expected result:

Being able to reduce the size of the column to the first switch on the right side, so that there is not this much free space.

 

I don't want to get rid of the switches entirely, just of the free space next to them.

 

12 replies

thepixelsmith
Community Expert
Community Expert
November 2, 2023

There is a very difficult to see verticle line to the right of the layer switches header. It is just to the left of where the timeline starts and is a slightly darker grey than the rest of the workspace. I put a little red square whre I saw it in your screen shot. I had to zoom in a lot to even see it though. When your cursor hovers over it you will get a double-headed arrow.

Known Participant
November 2, 2023

One other important information: it happens on both my desktop pc and my laptop