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How can I increase desktop folder names in OS 10.8 from the standard 20 characters to 50 or more, before the text wraps?

This could be done rather easily in OS 10.6 by entering the following code in Terminal:


defaults write com.apple.finder FXDesktopLayoutGridCharCount 50; killall Finder


As of OS 10.7 however, this command line no longer works. Does anyone have any idea how I can get this work in OS 10.8?

iMac (21.5-inch Mid 2011), Mac OS X (10.7.5)

Posted on Jan 8, 2013 7:01 PM

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How can I increase desktop folder names in OS 10.8 from the standard 20 characters to 50 or more, before the text wraps?

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