Resizing the Add block area

[paaljoachim]

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe.
There is a limited view of the various blocks after having clicked the Add Block inserter.

Describe the solution you'd like
It would be good to add a resize handle to see more of the block area.
For instance something using double arrows.

[paaljoachim]

Btw one could also add the ability to resize horizontally in addition to vertically. So the user can resize to what works for their work flow.

[karmatosed]

We discussed this in the design triage meeting this week. In this, I brought up some points wanted to share in this ticket.

• Scrolling really isn't a bad experience compared to unexpected resizing.
• A variable layout can be super disruptive.
• If the issue is with library interactions then looking at that over just resizing would be best.
• Resizing is always a sign of a deeper issue if a user needs.
• I am not convinced it's a wide user need.

There is a balance of 'app' and 'editing' as far as experience goes. One person's screen also isn't another, so perhaps there's a deeper issue here. I am just not at all convinced a single level resize to avoid a scroll is that.

I personally think it adds a complication to the UI, potential a11y hurdles and a whole host of maybe considerations. I would want to know for sure it's something a lot need.

Resizing a popover is always a bigger consideration than 'just doing'. For example, is it linked to user preference/ cookie/ what state? How do you even find out and revert?

[paaljoachim]

Thanks for sharing Tammie!

[karmatosed]

For now, let's as a result of the feedback close this issue. We can always reopen if we need.