erm, yes font-size is usually a strongly debated topic, not only here but on any list. I suggest checking out the css-d wiki which has a pretty good explanation of the issues and answers most questions anyone could have.

Start here: http://css-discuss.incutio.com/?page=FontSize

I also suggest that rather than debate the pros and cons of font-sizing again, anyone interested in this issue should search the list archive of the last couple of weeks.


Terrence Wood

Michael Kear wrote:

I had this same problem a short while ago, and some listers might recall a
spirited exchange that occurred from our friendly single-issue list member.

The solution is to put a percentage value in the body style.   There are
differences of opinion as to what percentage you ought to have, but for me
the nicest result comes from having the body style in your CSS sheet have
the following:

body {font-size: 76%;}

For some reason, 76% works better than 75%.  Don't ask me why.  It was
explained to me at the time but to tell the truth I didn't understand.  Just
take it from me that 76% gives you a better result than 75%.

Hope this helps you.  It did help me a lot.

Cheers
Mike Kear

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