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The variables @code{resize-mini-windows} and @code{max-mini-window-height} (@pxref{Minibuffer Edit}) control * when the output is considered too long for the echo area.
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Currently, there is nothing(empty) at * markd positiin, but I think * should be 'window resizing' or something like that.

Thanks.