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Bigger text size is also good for not going blind. I've been coding with bigger text for a few months now, fewer headaches too.
by tolmasky 18y ago
Bigger text size is also good for not going blind. I've been coding with bigger text for a few months now, fewer headaches too.
- ewiethoff 18y agoA bigger font is better for your upper back, too. Take a look around you and notice how many of your fellow developers--or anyone working with text at a computer--slouch forward every few seconds to peer at the monitor. Then notice yourself doing it. Bye, bye, chiropractor.
- jamongkad 18y agoBut how big is too big? I originally coded in Monospace 10. I tried to go 14 but I just found it unpleasantly big. What fonts can you recommend?
- gnaritas 18y agoI use 14, I find it quite comfortable.
- paddy_m 18y agoor get a monitor arm and lean back. I got one of these http://www.lcdarms.com/products/LCD_Radial_Arms/iLift.html http://www.lcdarms.com/products/LCD_Radial_Arms/iLift.html . It has been really nice. I almost have my monitor positioned about like the light at a dentist's office.
- joshuaxls 18y agoI agree. For years I coded in tiny, non-anti-aliased fonts. Recently I switched to an anti-aliased font at a larger size and the difference is definitely real and positive. Less headaches, easier readability, more distance between my eyes and the screen. Also, make your fonts brighter but maintain a medium level of contrast with the background. I heavily disagree though that larger fonts cause you to write shorter methods. That's kind of ridiculous.
- rrival 18y agoHadn't even thought to do this and loving it so far today.