Text heights

[helavagal]

Just out of curiosity, what is your opinion of what the text height should be on websites? The "template" that I used uses 11pix. I am not sure if that is too small.

What is your opinion?

Thank you so much!!

[cbutton69]

It depends. The important thing is that it's easily readable, and this may be different for different font faces. 11 points is usually adequate, but I prefer something a little bigger. On my family website I use Comic Sans MS at 14 points. Now that I look at it, 12 points would be fine.

[helavagal]

that was my initial thought, too. I wanted it to be easily read, but not HUGE. Thank you for your thoughts on the matter.

[kinetica]

Please note, guys, pixels and points are NOT the same and will give different results.

[Scotty]

Hi,
I would also add that the size would depend on your audience, example me an old tart that needs glasses.
Jim

[steve.ledger]

This guide may be of use to some.

[iamtheblues]

That's a useful link, Steve.

...On my family website I use Comic Sans MS...

Hi Charlie, you may not be aware that comic sans has the status of "most hated font" - not without some justification. Just google "I hate comic sans" and see. There is even an I hate comic sans font out there, and a website bancomicsans.com, whose logo looks (from memory) a bit like this. Not that I'm suggesting a revamp of your website, just thought you ought to know.
Saludos,
Bob.