Quote font size way too small

[Claire]

This is driving me crazy (as if I wasn't already crazy enough). The font size of the quotes on this board are so minuscule I read them with GREAT difficulty. You know, like this:

It has long been argued that the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) system of classification makes unjustified categorical distinctions between disorders, and between normal and abnormal. Although the DSM-V may move away from this categorical approach in some limited areas, some argue that a fully dimensional, spectrum or complaint-oriented approach would better reflect the evidence.

Am I the only one who has this problem? Is there a setting on this board that would allow the board owner to increase the font size of these things? If that were possible I'd be very grateful. Thank you.

[E]

I don't see an option to change that.

[Claire]

One of my personal pet peeves is web developers who think that everyone who matters on the Web is 19 years old with perfect vision and the manual dexterity to click on absolutely tiny letters, numbers and icons to access information.

Thanks E for checking.

[E]

You know you can increase your browser's font size? Also, you can zoom in if you like.

[matisse]

Semi-related, I've always found it difficult to click on an individual page of a long thread (usually the last page). Only the very small number lights up and the drop down menu doesn't like to stay dropped.

[Claire]

Yeah I know that E, but I don't want to increase the overall font size, just the size of the font that's too small.

Not a user problem here, definitely a design/usability (and I would venture to say accessibility) problem.

[Chan]

Mar 6, 2009 12:54:55 GMT -5 matisse said:

Only the very small number lights up and the drop down menu doesn't like to stay dropped.

I hate that.

[Ouch]

Mar 6, 2009 16:31:28 GMT -5 Chan said:

Mar 6, 2009 12:54:55 GMT -5 matisse said:

Only the very small number lights up and the drop down menu doesn't like to stay dropped.

I hate that.

Add me to that list.

Claire, while there may be no native function to make the font larger, you could find a freeware programme that will allow you to press a key and zoom a box area of screenspace to make it easier. Depending on what operating system you use, there are often native O.S. functions that allow you to zoom a section of text or screen space as well.