ChatGPT sidebar improvements: fixed project expansion (Plus) and adjustable sidebar width (all users)

I’d like to suggest two improvements to the ChatGPT interface, especially for desktop users who value productivity and organization:

  1. Allow Plus users to keep the Projects section always expanded
    Currently, the sidebar shows only a few projects and requires clicking “see more” to reveal the rest. For those working with many projects, being able to keep the Projects section fully expanded would save time and streamline workflow.

  2. Enable adjustable sidebar width for all users
    On larger screens, project or folder names are often truncated. Having the ability to manually adjust the sidebar width would greatly improve readability and overall usability.

Both of these could be added as optional settings under interface preferences, such as:

  • Toggle between expanded or auto-collapsed Projects view
  • Set a default or resizable sidebar width

This would preserve the current experience for users who prefer a compact view, while giving more flexibility to those working with complex or long-term projects.

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+1 +1

very annoying, just make it drag adjustable…or at the very least a fixed setting hidden somewhere…

I completely agree with this improvement, especially when there are many projects. The loading speed is quite slow and very inconvenient.