Restrict size of status bar

[tete1030]

Environment data

• VS Code version: 1.23.1
• Extension version (available under the Extensions sidebar): 2018.4.0
• OS and version: macOS 10.13.2
• Python version (& distribution if applicable, e.g. Anaconda): Python 2.7.14 |Anaconda custom (64-bit)
• Type of virtual environment used (N/A | venv | virtualenv | conda | ...): conda
• Relevant/affected Python packages and their versions:

Actual behavior

Expected behavior

The python interpreter item in status bar takes too much space when using Anaconda. It sometimes prevent other items from showing when the window is small. It would be better if there is an option controlling its width or hiding it. Thanks!

[DonJayamanne]

Closing in favor of #1351