In Windows there is a "ClearType" setting for your monitor which I have always had checked, because my eyesight is not that great, and I don't like to strain to read.
My web pages used Verdana 8 point text, and this was fine with ClearType set. I then realised, when I set the option back to Standard, that it was difficult to read the text on my web site. I have now increased the font size as a result.
Has anyone got any comments on the what they feel the point size in Verdana should be for easy reading?
The text font size is very important. There are, or course, other factors, like personal taste, eyesight, and monitor size. But, too small a font is hard to scan read, and too large appears to be shouting. Somewhere in the middle, is a text size that sells, which is what we are all after.
I think we would all like to see BV users opinions on this topic.
Are there any stats on how many viewers use ClearType?
(To set ClearType)
Right click blank space on desktop/Properties/Appearance/Effects/. In XP the second check box (smooth edges of screen fonts) has an option for Standard or ClearType
Regards,
My web pages used Verdana 8 point text, and this was fine with ClearType set. I then realised, when I set the option back to Standard, that it was difficult to read the text on my web site. I have now increased the font size as a result.
Has anyone got any comments on the what they feel the point size in Verdana should be for easy reading?
The text font size is very important. There are, or course, other factors, like personal taste, eyesight, and monitor size. But, too small a font is hard to scan read, and too large appears to be shouting. Somewhere in the middle, is a text size that sells, which is what we are all after.
I think we would all like to see BV users opinions on this topic.
Are there any stats on how many viewers use ClearType?
(To set ClearType)
Right click blank space on desktop/Properties/Appearance/Effects/. In XP the second check box (smooth edges of screen fonts) has an option for Standard or ClearType
Regards,
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