 The Clarinet BBoard
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Author: Johnny Galaga
Date: 2021-07-09 05:16
With the browser zoomed in at 130%, the font on this forum is still awfully small. Any option to make it larger?
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Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2021-07-09 08:59
Johnny,
I don't think there are any options within the bboard that will let you do that.
However, if you are somewhat tech savvy, I might be able to walk you through a process that would achieve what you're looking to accomplish. Just zap me an e-mail if you're interested.
Fuzzy
;^)>>>
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Author: Matt74
Date: 2021-07-09 10:33
There should be a quick keyboard shortcut to zoom the page like [ctrl] [+], or something like that, which will make it painless and quick. If that doesn't work google "your-browser-name" and "zoom shortcut".
IDK what browser you use, but try going to the "add-ons", "plug-ins", etc. page. You can find it in the "options" or "preferences" menu. Search for "font changer", "change fonts", etc. Look for one that will work for specific pages, rather than changing them all. I found one for Chrome:
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/font-changer/obgkjikcnonokgaiablbenkgjcdbknna
(I haven't used this myself, but it's in the "Chrome Store")
You should be able to change the default font size in your browser in the "Preferences" or "Options" menu. It will affect other websites. How to: https://www.howtogeek.com/208552/how-to-change-the-default-fonts-in-your-web-browser/ Your version may be a little different, but that should help.
There may also be a setting on your computer's "accessibility" features. There will be a "zoom" or "magnifier" utility there somewhere. Try searching for it in the Windows menu, or Mac search utility, or just google "your-operating-system-name" and "magnifier". There may also be a setting that sets a sets a minimum font size.
- Matthew Simington
Post Edited (2021-07-09 11:28)
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Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2021-07-09 14:31
Hi Matt,
Great ideas.
Another option is to disable CSS for this page. Then, the default browser settings will apply.
However, a tactic I used to use - if it is still available in modern versions of Chrome - is to use Custom.css or userContent.css (Firefox) to modify the css settings for this specific woodwing.org (bboard) domain. https://ffeathers.wordpress.com/2013/03/10/how-to-override-css-stylesheets-in-firefox/ and https://www.lostsaloon.com/technology/using-a-custom-stylesheet-in-a-web-browser/.
This latter option has worked very well for me in the past and has very low overhead. It allows a user to modify pretty much any existing css class or div on the webpage - affecting only what the user wants - and without trusting add-ons/plugins, etc.
I know it still works on modern versions of Firefox, but I'm not on my own computer right now to test it in Chrome.
[Edit]: I've created a userContent.css to enlarge the text of the tables and message bodies here on the bboard in Firefox - it works fine. I'll create a Custom.css and test it out in Chrome when I get back to my computer at the office.
At any rate, it seems like there are a lot of options to achieve what Johnny is looking for...which is a good thing!
Fuzzy
;^)>>>
Post Edited (2021-07-09 14:39)
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Author: Erez Katz
Date: 2021-07-09 17:28
I use a cell phone for 99% of my web reading.
The bboard does have a pre-mobile look, which I like but if I were to make a suggestion:
1) the grey background provides little contrast and it makes reading harder than it must be.
2) the text size is fixed so there is no way to increase it and it does not wrap. In some posts people seem to copy and past from Word, which creates very long lines.
I personally like the "vintage" look, but it could be (physically) easier on the eyes.
I would like to be clear that I have nothing but appreciation and gratitude for the effort and resources put into making this forum, and this is in no way criticism nor complaint.
Post Edited (2021-07-09 17:29)
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2021-07-09 20:40
This BBoard software is ancient, both in the application itself (Phorum) and in the supporting software (a PHP version that hasn't been supported in near a decade). I've tried upgrades and conversions but none have ever worked because (ahem) the software has been customized (bastardized is a better word) little by little for over ... 21 years. This started before the cell phone revolution, and CSS was relatively new (the site uses basic CSS). I keep the OSes modern and patched, though.
Luckily the database behind everything is very straightforward and we haven't come close to maxing out anything there. My search indexer is totally obsolete but again, it works and is ridiculously fast.
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Author: Bennett ★2017
Date: 2021-07-09 20:42
Amen to the lack of contrast caused by the gray background.
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Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2021-07-09 20:47
Mark,
I love the older look and feel - and best yet, performance...and yes, the search is super fast.
Fuzzy
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Author: SunnyDaze
Date: 2021-07-09 21:30
I really like the BBoard. I have accessibility trouble with screens and the BBoard is really easy for me to use. (It has no transition animation and works on a PC, which are my two constraints.)
I did see on facebook that another guy was trying to start a discussion forum for clarinetists that works on a smartphone and he was looking for people to join it. Maybe it would be worth looking him up? Unfortunately I can't find his post just now.
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Author: Fuzzy
Date: 2021-07-10 22:21
In case it is of any use, or saves anyone time...here is the content of the userContent.css file for use with Firefox (if following the directions provided at the links in my earlier post). It isn't perfect (and I've only tested it on desktop platforms), but it makes the font much larger, and also makes the website semi-responsive.
@-moz-document domain(woodwind.org) {
body {
width: 100% !important;
margin: 2em auto !important;
font-size: 1em !important;
}
td, tr, ul, ol, li, input, select, dl, dd, dt, blockquote, form, .PhorumMessage, .PhorumBodyArea {
font-size: 1em !important;
}
table {
width: 90% !important;
margin: 0px auto !important;
}
.PhorumListTable, .PhorumMessage {
width: 90% !important;
margin: 0px auto !important;
font-size: 1.2em !important;
}
/* .PhorumListRow {
font-size: 1.3em !important;
} */
.PhorumNav {
width: 90% !important;
margin: 0px auto !important;
font-size: 1.01em !important;
}
tdbody {
font-size: 1em !important;
}
}
I'd be happy to help folks if they use Firefox and are interested.
Warmest Regards,
Fuzzy
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