Hello again,
I recently switched from DPI 125 to 100 to gain some font clarity (it worked). Then used "Make text bigger" in Settings/Display to mitigate the text size reduction.
AO however ignores "Make text bigger". Any chance to improve this, or even add a separate font size option for the main window?
Thanks
AO: font size
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Chemtable Software
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Re: AO: font size
Hello,
Similar to other software, Autorun Organizer is designed to scale its fonts using the system's DPI setting. This is the most effective and recommended way to increase the text size across the entire application.
We are aware that the "Make text bigger" option does not affect AO. Unfortunately, supporting this specific Windows accessibility feature is not on our current development roadmap.
Similar to other software, Autorun Organizer is designed to scale its fonts using the system's DPI setting. This is the most effective and recommended way to increase the text size across the entire application.
We are aware that the "Make text bigger" option does not affect AO. Unfortunately, supporting this specific Windows accessibility feature is not on our current development roadmap.
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Meddly
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Re: AO: font size
Ok understood but still: this is a usability feature too, not strictly accessibility.
Even if relying on the recommended Windows DPI setting alone, the text can still be objectively small (depending on resolution, monitor etc.). You don't have to be almost blind to have an issue.
In any case, not a major problem but I still hope you may later consider a simple, application-only text-size or scaling option (without relying on Windows' "Make text bigger" if that's easier for you to implement).
Even if relying on the recommended Windows DPI setting alone, the text can still be objectively small (depending on resolution, monitor etc.). You don't have to be almost blind to have an issue.
In any case, not a major problem but I still hope you may later consider a simple, application-only text-size or scaling option (without relying on Windows' "Make text bigger" if that's easier for you to implement).
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Chemtable Software
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Re: AO: font size
Thank you for your follow-up and for explaining your perspective. We understand your point that this is also a matter of general usability.
We will certainly keep your feedback about a dedicated text-size option in mind for future consideration.
Architecturally, however, implementing a separate scaling mechanism for a Win32 application like ours presents challenges. The current Windows guidelines for classic Win32 programs still recommend using the system DPI scaling as the primary method for adjusting UI size. While these recommendations (such as using Segoe UI at 9pt) originated back in the Windows Vista era, they remain the standard for this type of application, unlike the more flexible models for modern UWP apps.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on this, as it helps us better understand user needs.
We will certainly keep your feedback about a dedicated text-size option in mind for future consideration.
Architecturally, however, implementing a separate scaling mechanism for a Win32 application like ours presents challenges. The current Windows guidelines for classic Win32 programs still recommend using the system DPI scaling as the primary method for adjusting UI size. While these recommendations (such as using Segoe UI at 9pt) originated back in the Windows Vista era, they remain the standard for this type of application, unlike the more flexible models for modern UWP apps.
We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on this, as it helps us better understand user needs.