Re: I vs l (Was: Tab in Java)
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On 05/17/08 18:41, Dotan Cohen wrote:
> 2008/5/18 Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson@cox.net>:
>>> I did try with the lowercase version of the key between "k" and ";".
>>> But one can never be too sure. Just in case there are those who don't
>>> know, in most fonts the uppercase eye glyph is one pixel shorter than
>>> the lowercase el glyph, which is the maximum possible height:
>>> Il (eye el)
>> I'd have thought that the I-beam shape of chr(73) would have given
>> away which character that OP meant.
>>
>> But then, this is why html mail is evil, and Google Is Evil for
>> promoting it.
>>
>
> Actually I'm using text-only email on Gmail, but I do have a
> variable-width font in use. Your point is well taken, and I will now
> be on the lookout for a new default font that makes a better
> distinction. Thanks!
And, of course, all GUI apps, like Tbird/Icedove, Sylpheed/Claws,
Evo, KMail, etc, all use variable-width fonts for folder list,
thread pane, and Subject.
:(
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Ron Johnson, Jr.
Jefferson LA USA
ESPN makes baseball players better.
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