Windows ClearType Muddies Tab Headings

Started by Randem, August 28, 2008, 05:27:30 AM

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Randem

I tried different fonts with it but the Tab is subclassed and that seems to no go together with ClearType. M$ is not talking about how to re-render after subclassing. They don't want apps to ignore the Cleartype font or system settings even though there own apps like IE and Office has settings that can ignore them.

will_fastie

While I certainly value the content of the InnoScript program more than its aesthetics, I hope you will excuse me if I suggest that the choice of fonts may not be the best.  Sans serif fonts usually render better.  You might experiment by trying Arial to see what happens.
 
I used to have a few programs written for clients in which they requested serifed fonts over my objections.  It didn't take long for them to request an update.
 
Thanks.

Randem

Ok, M$ is a little hush-hush on the subject of ClearType...

will_fastie

I'm in no rush. I can make it usable by temporarily disabling ClearType while I'm using InnoScript.


admin

Will look into this and let you know.

will_fastie

When ClearType is enabled on my system, the legends on the tabs (Script, Run Log, etc.) are almost impossible to read, especially when they are grayed.
 
Only the tab bar seems affected; all other legends are clear.
 
Will