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From: Nicolas Goaziou <mail@nicolasgoaziou.fr>
Subject: Re: Bug: Org 9.3 table columnwidth directive not working [9.3
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Date: Sat, 07 Dec 2019 19:16:10 +0100
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Hello,

Andy Moreton <andrewjmoreton@gmail.com> writes:

> That still does not match the old behaviour though, as the table still
> shows the `org-table-shrunk-column-indicator' overlay which is
> undesireable.

Why is it undesirable?

> Dynamic shrink/expand is a fine feature to add, but why was it done in a
> way that broke the documented existing behaviour ?

I think the current state is better. However, I initially explained the
motivation behind this change (see links in this thread).

Feel free to suggest, and possibly implement, if users agree, a better
way. Or, please point where the documented behaviour does not match the
current state.

Regards,

-- 
Nicolas Goaziou