Font size for programming? [closed]

Answer 1

I use Consolas, 11pt on my 1440x900 laptop (Windows XP). I've been using 10pt for some time but I found myself having eye strain so I've set 11pt for all the development tools, editors and shells I'm using.

I would, however, be much hapier if 11pt Consolas would be a little smaller. I don't like that big difference between Consolas 10pt and 11pt.

Answer 2

I use Consolas at 12 point too; I think I used to be 10 point Courier New.

The resolution of your screen is irrelevant without the size of the monitor. You'll need a bigger font size on a laptop than on a 24" monitor even if the resolutions are the same

Answer 3

I am a huge fan of ProFontWindows @ size 7 on a 24" monitor. Its small but very legible and it allows me to fit a lot more code on my coding screen.

http://www.tobias-jung.de/seekingprofont/

Answer 4

Consolas 10pt

I also invert my IDE colors to run light yellow type on a dark blue background. I think it was an old Borland standard configuration that I have since adopted.

Anyway -- I find it helps a lot on eyestrain (you're not staring into white light all day) and as such it helps with text clarity.

Answer 5

I use consolas 10 point on a 1280x1024 screen & 11 point on 1600x1200 screens. It is remarkably clear even at small sizes.

I have WinMerge set to use it at 8 points, it's still readable and I can compare code side-by-side without scrolling left and right (although, I wouldn't want to use it for coding at this size).

Answer 6

Consolas 9pt (I just wish FireFox will 'fix' their font size determination) on 22" and 24" monitors.