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MadameMarque -> RE: To see or not to see... (6/7/2008 8:52:00 AM)
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This question made me start looking around for some authoritative information about this, as I'm interested in ways to minimize eyestrain from computer use.
For starters, I did find this: http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/04/08/2213222. The question posed is:
"What font color and what background is best for the eyes, when you work for a long time? I have found various contradictory recommendations and I wonder if you know about any medical studies on this topic."
Many of the replies reference their sources, at that link.
~ For me, personally, I have always preferred it a little dark - darker surroundings, darker clothing; it's easier on my eyes. The background color on my computer, for blank space, such as a Word document or for composing this message, is a pale, dull bluish violet, rather than stark white. I read a long time ago, that slightly less than maximum contrast was easier on your eyes, maximum contrast being pure black and white.
I thought I had read, too, that a very dark blue font was easier to read, and that a pale green background (probably with black font) was easier on the eyes. One of the responses in the link above, says why pale green is a good background on a computer screen. Maybe I'll try it.
When I tried a dark green font, I found it slightly less distinct, but I must say, Level's font looks fine, to me, and as others say, I thought it was black. When I try the very dark blue, it's hard to tell, right off, whether it's better or worse than black font. Mind you, that's with the violet-shaded background.
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