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Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")

Sure
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A LITTLE
1 (25%)
NO!
1 (25%)
Make it bigger!
0 (0%)

Total Members Voted: 4

Voting closes: December 24, 2024, 10:57:14 PM

Author Topic: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")  (Read 370 times)

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How many of you are using the "APS Boomers" theme and would you like/mind if the font size was slightly reduced?

The font is currently set to: "font: 118%/130%".
« Last Edit: November 25, 2024, 09:25:48 AM by HeroHog »
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Re: "APS Boomers" theme
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2024, 07:04:51 AM »
according to what I see when I go to change my theme, there are currently 0 users who have the Boomers theme enabled.
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Re: "APS Boomers" theme
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2024, 08:05:45 AM »
I just left everything at defalt
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Re: "APS Boomers" theme
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2024, 08:56:58 AM »
How to try it out? Where is it?
 
Okay. Found it. Am no longer leaning forward to read stuff... Wouldn't hurt to make it a little smaller, but heck.
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Re: "APS Boomers" theme
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2024, 09:19:54 AM »
No, it's most definitely >0.
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Re: "APS Boomers" theme
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2024, 09:24:16 AM »
Ok, that's 2 for reduction, only 1 voted in the poll though but I'll take it. Let's give it a day or two before deciding.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2024, 12:12:41 PM »
How many of you are using the "APS Boomers" theme and would you like/mind if the font size was slightly reduced?

The font is currently set to: "font: 118%/130%".

Tried Boomers and Dork both, swapped back to default.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2024, 04:47:35 PM »
When I'm on the computer, I wear an older pair of glasses that are no longer good enough for driving.  On the front of those, I hang a pair of "cheaters" that have the temples removed.  I still have to lean closer to the screen sometimes to read what I am typing as the "Times New Roman" font at size 14 doesn't show up until AFTER I post it.  That I can read comfortably.  Most of the time, I have to lean close to read the default font most of you use in your posts.  Plus, I think it is "Arial" which makes it hard to tell an "O" from a "zero" or the "1" and a small "l".  :rofl:  :old:
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2024, 05:55:02 PM »
That's why I prefer Consolas!
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #9 on: November 25, 2024, 10:20:27 PM »
I use the forum default. I previewed the APS Boomer theme, and I think the font is too large. I would reduce it at least one notch.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #10 on: November 26, 2024, 12:37:37 PM »
Font size reduced, lemme know what ya think, please.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #11 on: November 26, 2024, 01:05:03 PM »
Yeah, that's more reasonable.

On my laptop I have to zoom the other themes because, on my laptop, the font is a bit too small.

On Boomer, even at 100%, it was WAY too big.

The change is about perfect when I set my zoom to 100% with Boomer enabled.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #12 on: November 26, 2024, 01:09:07 PM »
I agree with K Frame.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #14 on: November 26, 2024, 03:45:36 PM »
I like it.  It's still a *bit* large, at least until I get used to it, but it's usable now.  And no more squinting to read the "core" theme.  Thanks!
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #15 on: November 26, 2024, 08:29:27 PM »
I like it.  It's still a *bit* large, at least until I get used to it, but it's usable now.  And no more squinting to read the "core" theme.  Thanks!

I agree. It's a definite improvement over what it started out as. I wouldn't mind if you went one step smaller. or maybe offer another option. The current font is a bit large-ish for me on a desktop computer, but would probably be good on a laptop.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #16 on: November 26, 2024, 09:36:51 PM »
I agree. It's a definite improvement over what it started out as. I wouldn't mind if you went one step smaller. or maybe offer another option. The current font is a bit large-ish for me on a desktop computer, but would probably be good on a laptop.

I have several computers and they are all laptops, and the font is still one size too big IMHO.  But it's usable now and I almost like it. :)
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #17 on: November 27, 2024, 12:34:54 PM »
I have several computers and they are all laptops, and the font is still one size too big IMHO.  But it's usable now and I almost like it. :)

I left it set on the new Boomer theme when I shut it down last night. I just opened up APS and my immediate reaction was "YIKES!"

Still too large. I've gone back to the default.
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #18 on: November 27, 2024, 08:25:41 PM »
Reducing again then...
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #19 on: November 27, 2024, 08:26:57 PM »
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Re: Reduce font size in "APS Boomers" theme? (For those with "older eyes")
« Reply #20 on: November 28, 2024, 07:05:24 AM »
I use the Boomer theme when I'm on my laptop.

When I'm on my desktop, I switch it to the Dark theme.
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