User level: Level 1 (4 points)Storage documents window is cutoff on the sides. Is this normal? It didn't use to be like this and I've tried everything from changing display size to going into safe mode.
Posted on Oct 14, 2026 5:33 AM
User level: Level 9 (72,871 points)Oct 14, 2026 5:43 AM in response to aidasaysmeow
No, that is not the normal appearance. The dialog box in System Settings > General > Storage should be entirely within the window and allow horizontal scrolling.
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Have you rebooted your Mac? If not, that's the first step. If that does not help, then see if the problem is present when you boot in safe mode. That process performs some system cleanup and clears caches, and also disables 3rd party extensions that may cause problems.
Start up your Mac in safe mode - Apple Support
If that does not correct the issue, test in a new user account. A newly-created user account will have all settings at default, and if the issue does not occur in that new account then it provides guidance on what may need to be changed to correct the issue.
Add a user or group on Mac - Apple Support
Once the testing is complete, the new account can easily be deleted.
Delete a user or group on Mac – Apple Support
Those steps will help to isolate the problem.
It might help to download and run EtreCheck, written by a long-time forum member. The free version is fine. Post the full report using the Additional Text button. No personal information is revealed.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256376005