"Save" Dialog box always opens in different sizes

Since I upgraded to Mountain Lion, whenever I "Save" the dialog box comes up in different configurations. Sometimes the folders section is really wide and sometimes very thin. I usually can't see the full names of the files in the default folder and have to resize the box before browsing where to save the file. Also, the file name window at the top is too short to see all of the file name I'm working on if it's a long file name. Is there anyway to customize the "Save" dialog box for either or both ot these issues?
I'm on a Macbook PRO (2011).
- Mike

YOu should be able to drag the window from the bottom right to size it. That size should stick when you save the next time. You may have to adjust it seperately for different applications.
If it doesn't save try rebuilding Finder prefs
Go to your Finder "Go" menu hold the option key and choose Library. Then go to Preferences folder and trash this file:
com.apple.finder.plist
Then, restart, or log out and in again.
(You will have to reset a few finder prefs the way you like them.)

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