Display complete URL, Even When URL Is Long

QUESTION
Is there a way to extend the length of the address bar in Brave Browser when space is available to its right and left. Images and notes below are intended to clarify objective.
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OBJECTIVE
Increase the width of the address bar, to make it easier to see complete URLs when URLs are long


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CURRENT BEHAVIOR
Unused space to the right, and sometimes (depending on width of browser window) to the left of the address bar.


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DESIRED BEHAVIOR

  1. Two icons and left edge of address bar shifted left.
  2. Length of address bar extended to right, filling blank space

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EXAMPLE 1:
Viewing page at https://mondostretch.fortress200g.work/mondoBusterBoss/www.legacy-systems.biz/htdocs/longview2500/_01_longview2025/0_deep-ground/0_most_essential_files/0_core_hookups/0_sis/0_jewel/0_hookup_support/moresupportfiles/

In an antiquated browser from EID*, the full url is visible in the address bar:


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*EID=Early Internet Days

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EXAMPLE 2:
Viewing same page with the modern and much preferred Brave Browser:


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Hi @carla_rogers,
Yes there is. Go to SettingsAppearanceUse wide address bar
(shortcut enter brave://settings/?search=use+wide+address+bar into your address bar)

That was simple enough! Thank you!!

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