On Tuesday, 15 January 2013 at 16:51:34 UTC, Russel Winder wrote:
I really cannot understand the obsession computing people have with using monospace fonts, I just assume it is a hang over from the line printer era which created a mindset that most people do not challange. As soon as computers moved from 80x24 terminals to editors with pixel based accuracy and nice fonts I ditched all use of monospace fonts.
It's not strictly a computing thing; I've known a few editors who won't work on manuscripts with a proportional font either. (Though I suspect you're familiar with the classic manuscript style guidelines.) Personally, I find monospace makes it much easier to make glyph distinctions and spot errors.
