Windows modifications (was: Eye problems / LCD-flat screen)

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Napier wrote:

>I tried that but I found it a bit weird and I don't need the large type.

>

>Is there ANY way using XP that I can get my normal display but on a pastel

>background?

>

>----- Original Message -----

>From: " Ken " <ken@...>

>

>

>With newer versions of Windows... there is

>a " Accessibility " option in control panel. Under " Display " Selecting

>HIGH CONTRAST

>with

>High Contrast Black.... will produce WHITE TYPE on a black background.

>

>

There are several approaches here, and you may need one or more.

Under the Control Panel, Display, Appearance, click " advanced " . You

will then be able to select " window " and set it to a color you like

(default is white). You can change other things, too.

The program you use for email may have separate settings. For example,

I use Netscape 7.1, and under Edit, Preferences, Apppearance, Colors,

you can select both text and background colors, or click on " system

colors " which ought to follow the Windows settings.

Another thing to consider is the hardware controls on your display. Not

all monitors have this, but many do. Play around with Contrast and

Brightness to see if you can find something tolerable.

Hope this helps! I know there are many times when black-on-white is too

blinding for me (like when I'm having or just recovering from a migraine).

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