Universal design is usually good for everyone. Bigger font will help the few that need it, while the experience of others is unhindered or makes the experience better. Think about a incline ramp for people in wheelchairs, you may find yourself taking that rather than the stairs because it’s more pleasant to use. Also a 1 point font increase could happen and I don’t think I would notice or care.

I don’t mind the font size on desktop but the mobile site requires a lot of zooming in and out.

MattLance

Germany11 Posts

January 28 2021 06:28 GMT

I think the poll is not statistically representative. Those for whom the font size is too small have surely overlooked the poll! :D

Kitai

United States880 Posts

January 28 2021 20:14 GMT

More info on screen = good
Eye strain = bad
Tough call, but I voted for the font being too small. Like another poster above me said though, a quick ctrl + mouse scroll is a very easy solution so I won't be sad either way

[N3O]r3d33m3r

Germany673 Posts

January 29 2021 16:43 GMT

On January 27 2021 08:53 Xeln4g4 wrote:
ctrl + numpad "+" and get windows bigger maybe is solution for those who think chars are too small

I know but it would still be better if the font was bigger/larger to begin with.
At least I think so

BlueStar

Bulgaria1171 Posts

January 30 2021 18:22 GMT

We are so used to the design of the website that it's no problem for most of the members.

I've "observed" new people trying to use tl.net and definitely larger font will be helpful to new users.

Alejandrisha

United States6565 Posts

January 30 2021 21:54 GMT

#10

i didn't even realize it but i use my browser on 125% here. you get old so fast. that said, i think it is fine the way it is

HaN-

France1920 Posts

January 31 2021 23:05 GMT

#11

I have TL on 110% zoomed in.

Hatchet_man

Russian Federation249 Posts

February 03 2021 07:23 GMT

#12

TL design was made when screen resolutions were much lower. With the increased pixel density all design elements became smaller, this is obvious.
So I think that just making fonts bigger is not good, design must be reworked too. And old timers will riot for sure.

InfCereal

Canada1759 Posts

February 05 2021 00:39 GMT

#13

Why is this page in particular bigger than all of the other ones.

TT1

Canada10036 Posts

February 05 2021 01:31 GMT

#14

bigger font is easier on my grampie eyes

jimminy_kriket

Canada5532 Posts

February 07 2021 05:52 GMT

#15

I voted it's fine but I have TL zoomed in to 150% so

Calliope

297 Posts

February 07 2021 10:54 GMT

#16

Soon too small for us old timers

MasterReY

Germany2708 Posts

February 07 2021 13:57 GMT

#17

200% zoom here.
Font is fine

Lmui

Canada6223 Posts

February 10 2021 04:48 GMT

#18

I think it's fine, but I'm playing with the zoom levels and I think 110% has no detrimental impact on a 1920x1080 screen. You may want to evaluate 1600x900, but I think everything smaller should be ignored.

It's definitely easier on the eyes (20/20, young), but I read text all day at work, so eyes definitely do get tired.
With increasing font size, you might also want to consider widening the text pane by a corresponding amount to keep page formatting the same.

Changing the main-content style element to be around 900px looks about perfect to me with the increased zoom, with either 110% or 120% size.