Technical Tips - Browser issues

Text size

Many users are unaware that it is possible to adjust the text size of websites which are designed to allow this or, maybe I should say, not specifically designed to prevent it. On some of my sites I allow users to change the size of the main body text only, not the size of the headings, as I have found that changing both together can alter the page layout so dramatically that all the context is lost.

Internet Explorer

View > Text Size > Larger / Smaller
Internet Explorer provides five choices. Most websites are designed to be viewed at Medium size, thereby offering users two larger and two smaller options.

Mozilla Firefox and other Netscape browsers

View > Text Size > Increase / Decrease
Firefox only offers the option to increase or decrease the text size, without pre-selecting a 'medium' size. This can cause problems if users regularly visit sites which require a text size adjustment as they then have no easy way to re-select a 'medium' setting.

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