Microsoft/vscode

scm.diffDecorationsGutterWidth allow higher values in settings editor

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#278,083 opened on Nov 18, 2025

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Description

scm.diffDecorationsGutterWidth goes up to 5, that is not enough on a hi def screen with tired old eyes.

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Locate the setting definition for scm.diffDecorationsGutterWidth in the VS Code codebase and increase the maximum value from 5 to a higher number, then ensure the UI update respects the new max.
Tech stack
typescript
Domain
frontend
Issue type
Feature
DifficultyEstimated implementation difficulty for a new contributor, from 1 for very small changes to 5 for expert-level work.
1
Estimated timeA rough time range for an experienced contributor to investigate, implement, test, and prepare a pull request.
Under 1 hour
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Active
ClarityHow clearly the issue explains the expected change, acceptance criteria, and next step.
Clear
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None
Newbie friendlinessA 1-100 score estimating how approachable this issue is for first-time contributors.
90