CSS problem

message from pbolito on 24 Jul 2004

Hi

I am designing a small site using MX, with synchronised css . I use Arial, in
small sizes (5pt, 6pt ans 8 or 9pt). Everything looks fine when I preview
locally on my PC using Internet Explorer 6.0 sp1.

However, when I try to view the site on other peoples PCs, the lettering looks
awful: the font size seems to be the same (small, about 5 pt), but the font
seems to have changed to something similar to times new roman. The letters look
very squre shaped and they are alsmost unreadable.

The css external file seemsto be well linked (<link href="../css/estilos.css"
rel="stylesheet" type="text/css">).

What could be the problem? I have used external css before and I have never
experienced anything kike this.Is there anything else I should be checking?

I?ve even had a crazy idea: I bought a new portable PC: could it be something
with programs or system settings (MX, IE, WinXP, .....)?

Could anyone help please?
I thank in advance. Any help will be appreciated.

Paula

Murray *TMM* replied to pbolito on 24 Jul 2004

Don't use a print font metric on the web. Use pixels, ems, exs, percents,
or size names, but not points, mm, inches, picas or anything like that.

5pt is WAY too small for anything. The reason it looks OK to you is
probably because you have your browser set to show fonts in one of the
larger settings.

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