Show longer file names in directory/folder index

Updated 2026
Quick Answer

To show longer file names in Apache's directory listing (mod_autoindex), add this to your .htaccess:

IndexOptions FancyIndexing NameWidth=*

The * makes the name column auto-size to fit the longest filename.

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Complete Guide to .htaccess on Apache

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