Readability of posts - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

Readability of posts

Howard · Host

Hi Fred,

I've tried to change the default font for posts to this size which is "3 (12pt) Verdana". But unfortunately, I can't seem to get it to work. I have a support ticket in.

Here is the default font as of right now. It's a little smaller, but readable.

I always change the font to 3 (12pt) Verdana when I log in. It's a pain, but I agree that the default font is just a little too small.

Sometimes what happens is folks start typing their posts before the page has fully loaded in which case they get the very tiniest of fonts. If they would wait just a minute, at least the default font would show up. That delay just happens upon initial log-in and the typing of the first post in that session.

I don't view every single post, but when I see one with the really small font, I try to edit it to make it bigger. I'm just not very consistent with that. smile

So, I'm working on it. In the meantime, maybe this post will let folks know that if they wait just a little for the page to load when replying to a post or starting a topic, they will get a larger font. And maybe some folks will go back and edit once they have posted when they see the font is not large enough. biggrin

-- Edited by Howard at 07:44, 2008-01-16

DaveSam · RV-Dreams Family Member

You can increase or decrease you font for reading purposes by holding down the control key and move the wheel on your mouse up or down at the same time.

-- Edited by DaveSam at 09:26, 2008-01-16

Froggi · RV-Dreams Family Member

To make it even more confusing, it renders completely differently in IE and Firefox. See the below (sorry for the reverse order, I didn't log in under ID). I use FF almost exclusively.

Internet Explorer 7

Firefox 2

Weaverworks · RV-Dreams Family Member

Dave & Sammie

Get hint...I really like the "hold down control and move mouse wheel". Does that work on other things or just these websites? I'll have to give it a try!

Thanks smile

Paul

DaveSam · RV-Dreams Family Member

The control button and wheel work on all the programs on my computer and all websites. Its great for whe people send messages on e-mail with small fonts.

jdensie · RV-Dreams Family Member

Thanks DaveSam,
Never knew of that feature, you made my life much easier. This is one old dog that like to learn new tricks.

-- Edited by jdensie at 07:23, 2008-01-17

SoCalToolGuy · RV-Dreams Family Member

I don't use a mouse. I have gotten used to using the touch pad on my laptop. When I want to reply or post I open the quick reply window and then choose the go advanced window and use font size 14 point. If everybody did this it would be so much easier to read.
Ray

DaveSam · RV-Dreams Family Member

You can also increase or decrease the font for reading with the mousepad on a computer. Hold the control key down and use your up/down arrows on the mousepad.

Sandra · RV-Dreams Family Member

Or go to "View - text size", you can increase or decrease the font there.

LakeConroePenny · RV-Dreams Family Member

DaveSam wrote:

The control button and wheel work on all the programs on my computer and all websites. Its great for whe people send messages on e-mail with small fonts.

It won't work on mine at all, with either the mouse wheel, or the up and down buttons. weirdface

I wish I knew how to fix it, sounds like a great thing to have.
Happy Trails, Penny, TX

Jim01 · RV-Dreams Family Member

DaveSam,

Thanks for the great tip. Now my wife and I can see that tiny print on some of the web sites that we visit. smile

Jim

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

Just above the clock in the lower right corner I have a zoom in or out control which will increase the view by as much as 400%. The control key and mouse wheel is good too!

Bill