APhoto: extending the fonts selection panel or is it a Windows thing?

[jeffers]

When in photo personna and using the text tool, selecting text you get a drop down panel to select different fonts. In comparison using Microsoft Word you can drag on the bottom of the panel to extend and show more selections of fonts. Is there a setting for this in Photo to get a larger view of available fonts or is it a Windows (W10 in my case) thing?

[PaulEC]

It's the same in all the Affinity apps, but I don't think it's a Window's limitation as you can have longer dropdowns in other apps (like PagePlus, where it goes all the way down the screen). I can't see any reason for this limitation and I'd certainly prefer it if I could adjust the dropdown; I get fed up with all the scrolling!

[RNKLN]

On my Mac it's different. Although this could still mean it's an Affinity thing and not a Windows thing.

 

Same in Affinity Photo by the way.

[Pšenda]

21 minutes ago, RNKLN said:

On my Mac

Is it possible to set the list size?

Personally, I would not like this list to cover my desktop, where I need to see what the currently selected font looks like. I'd rather have the current shorter list.

[jeffers]

Just another of AP quirks and minor irritations depending on your point of view I suppose. Not a big deal I'll get over it

[Dan C]

Hi @jeffers,

Unfortunately there's no option currently within Affinity to set the 'length' of the font dropdown, my apologies.

I'll be sure to move this thread to the feedback section of the forums, for our devs to see and consider for a future update

[RNKLN]

22 minutes ago, Pšenda said:

s it possible to set the list size?

I haven't found it, if it's there. I don't bother too much since, when the list is open, you can move the underlying document to make the area you're interested in visible.