Points about allowing the user as much text size control as possible are well made and I agree, however I don't think I'd have a job as a designer if I relied upon the average user to change their browser's default text-size manually. In my several years working on the web, and as a user prior to that, I've never witnessed that behaviour, even amongst savvy users (text-zooming yes, adjusting browser default text-size, no).
hank
Hi,
I don't believe I have either Hank. I would go so far as to suggest that the average user does not realize the default font size *can* be changed. Additionally, while some users are aware that text can be zoomed using the mouse or keyboard, they are still a minor portion of Web users. Someone who has poor eye sight has likely researched their options, and adjusted their font size accordingly.
-- Best regards, Michael Wilson
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