[Bug 40872] Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly

[Miles Lane]

Public bug reported:

Affects: nautilus (Ubuntu)
       Severity: Normal
       Priority: (none set)
         Status: Unconfirmed


Description:
I have some icons with long file names.  Sometimes I unintentionally end
up with completely illegible icon labels and overlapping icons.  I have
created a snapshot of my intentionally horrific example.

This problem is easy to reproduce when working with file previews
(irregularly shaped images) and icons with long file names.  Just create
some and drag them close together, paying attention to not trigger the a
file move event.

I have noticed what I consider to be a related problem.  When I remove a
file from my desktop or a new icon is added as a result of some program
adding an entry, the desktop isn't refreshed with autoarranged icons.  I
have looked and looked and can find no way to make this my desktop's
behavior.  I think this is terrible UI from a usability standpoint.  I
will attach the image showing the problem.

** Attachment added: "Screenshot showing overlapping icons and icon labels"
   http://librarian.launchpad.net/2277278/Screenshot-1.jpg

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Desktop icons are allowed to overlap horribly
https://launchpad.net/bugs/40872