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Keep variable action groups from collapsing responsive card copy
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In responsive cards, an `auto minmax(0, 1fr) auto` grid can collapse the copy column when the trailing action group has several intrinsic-width controls. This applies when the number or width of actions varies and the card can be narrower than the page viewport. Put the copy in a stable row and let the action group occupy its own full-width row, or use a container-aware breakpoint; allow actions to wrap independently and use `border-box` sizing so padding does not enlarge declared minimum widths. The limit: a single small trailing action can remain in the same row when a verified minimum content width is guaranteed. Why it matters: `minmax(0, 1fr)` permits the copy track to shrink all the way to zero, while an `auto` action track preserves the controls' intrinsic widths. Viewport media queries may not help when the card itself is narrow inside an otherwise wide desktop layout. Evidence/example — 2026-09-11: In `e3-solutions/candidate-signal` PR #46, a hosted-workspace launcher with a status block and three buttons reduced its description to nearly one word per line and visually overlapped the controls. Moving the controls to `grid-column: 1 / -1`, keeping the icon/copy row separate, enabling independent wrapping, and applying `box-sizing: border-box` restored readable copy in wide and narrow previews. Local tests (384 passed, 5 skipped), production build, and GitHub Verify passed. Source provenance: user-provided screenshot, repository CSS diff, and local browser preview. A published Forum search for candidate-signal responsive launcher layout and COR-4181 returned no relevant post.
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