Most web browsers will let you select a larger font within the browser. This is usually under the "View" item at the top of the browser screen.

I'm a bit reluctant to go changing too much in the code for the site since there are a LOT of things that need to be changed to make a font size change within the site. It's not a trivial change to make and keep the site looking good.

If, however a majority of the readers want it I'll look further into enlarging the default font one or possibly two sizes.

Bob

I prefer Times New Roman 12 pt which is comparable to Verdana 10 pt, so the stories here are OK for my feable eye-sight. However, some people do have problems, but instead of causing someone extra aggravation, maybe they should copy the stories and resize to assist in their enjoyment.

I must admit I have more problems with large paragraphs of more than 6 or 7 lines, as the words tend to merge together after a little while. I don't mind a few but I've seen some stories with every paragraph of this length, it's a real turn off. Unfortunately I am quite probably the loser as it can stop me from otherwise enjoying a good story.

In short, in my case, it's the style of writing that effects my enjoyment, not the size of the print. I suppose (hopefully I'm not the only one with long paragraph phobia) other's have different things that detract from their reading.

A well written story will grab you and not let go until the end, no matter what the formatting (wingdings and the like excluded).

Kathryn

I tend to agree with BOB and adjust my browser when needed, but then I have a back problem and only read the short stories on line.
I download and print the longer stories. I like the appearence of the site and don't think any changes are needed.

Nicole

my preference is for Times New Roman and 12 point size. Thats what I save things as and print them out in

I echo the opinion TNR 10pt font bothers my eyes. But reflect on when do you read? and how much did you read today? I believe most of us are reading more than we ever did, therefore eye strain.

My eyes are weaker in the evenings, so using the Printer friendly/View larger combo works most of the time.

Another piece of the puzzle may be to get a stronger pair of glasses. I use "cheater" glasses in the evening (aka reading glasses) to help out.

Carla

My opinion is that Georgia is the best on screen font for legibility. I'm not sure what font-size I have set, I think it's 11pt. But Bob is right, changing it is a hassle. Georgia looks on screen the way Times New Roman looks in print which is slightly better than TNR itself looks on screen.

- Erin

I can't guarantee that this will work for everybody. I know it works with IE6 and a wheel mouse. PLace your pointer in the area of the screen you want to alter the size of, press the CTRL (Control) key, and roll the wheel on the mouse. One direction will increase the font size, the other will reduce the font size. Interestingly enough, I tried it while typing this comment, the screen fonts changed size, but the text in the Comment Box stayed the same size.

Karen J.

I also have difficulty doing any extensive reading on line. for articles I use the Firefox multiple level zoom. I have found, especialy at the end of a long day that I have to go up 4-6 levels to get into a size that is comfortable to read. also i go to the end of the page and use "Printer Friendly" to make the file more legible.

On longer stories like Julie O's Scholarship, I went to "Printer Frindly" and then did a select all, cut, and paste into the word processor. Saving the file out in an *.rtf format is easy. later opening the file in web view and using a 125% or 150% view sure simplifies reading. It is also easy to insert "atemp" bookmark before saving the file out to conserve the last reading postion.

This also helps tired eyes by making it easier to chage fonts to a serf font like Times New Roman 12 for extended reading.

Christy Lake ChristyLake@msn.com
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The only solution I've found is Copy and Paste into Word or Word Perfect, and then upping the size.

Amelia... When you're right, don't back down! If they can read Bob's stingy (we still love ya Bob!) 10pt Arial, they can just as easily read the 12pt. I use 12pt Times New Roman in a Linotype font. I think there has been adequate research on readability to demonstrate that a relatively bold face serif roman font is most easily read by the majority or readers. Book publishers and otherss trying to save space seem to have overlooked the reader's comfort. Let's face it, most of us over 40 have a pair of reading glasses hidden away somewhere. I recall having them in high school for "when my eyes got too tired." After law school $%!? I was totally bonded to reading glasses, and now special vision glasses for reading, driving, and computer work. Oh yeah, and an adapter for the viewfinder on my Canon cameras.

Come on, Bob! If you can solve all the programming problems you have done, can't you change the default font to something larger? Who's it gonna hurt?

Jeannie