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Stack Overflow: widen the main column

Increases the maximum width of the page and main column so long answers and code fit more comfortably.

Code to copy

/* Widen the main answer column for comfortable reading */
#content,
.container {
  max-width: 1600px !important;
}
#mainbar {
  width: 72% !important;
}

How to use this example

1. Copy the code with the button above.
2. Install JustZix (2 minutes) and open the extension on the target page.
3. Add a new rule matching that page.
4. Paste the code into the rule's CSS panel and save — the effect appears instantly.