Posted by Edward Scott on 01/13/78 11:29

Toby Inkster wrote:
> Edward Scott wrote:
>
> > firstly, there is no reason to start sentences with capital letters.
>
> Because it's standard English punctuation. Perhaps this resource might
> help you: <http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/grammar/>. In
> particular:
> <http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/print/grammar/g_caps.html>
>

the fact that it is standard doesn't make it any more sensible. why
capitalize the first letter of sentences? really? there is always other
punctuation to separate sentences.

> While you're at it, please learn how to quote:
> <http://www.safalra.com/special/googlegroupsreply/>
>

thank you. that was useful.

> > furthermore I find doing so looks quite ugly.
>
> I find your lack of correct punctuation looks quite stupid. I think more
> people would side with me over this matter.
>

and the majority is always right. besides, however it is done there
will always be people who think the another way looks better.

> > second, the page is not online, so I cannot give a url. this is not a
> > web page, it is in fact my resume I am working on.
>
> Then don't expect much help: without a URL, we can't see what your problem
> is. No description you give will ever be as useful as a URL. If the page
> you're working on isn't online, then create a simple example page that
> illustrates your problem, and post a link to it.
>

I'm sorry, I thought I described the situatoin sufficiently. besides,
if you actually look at my description (or even the subject header)
then you will see that the problem is not with the way the page
displays on screen, but on the printed page. while people would be
prepared to look at a web page I link to, I don't expect they would
bother printing it.

> > third, how else should I set the font size? all the examples of CSS I
> > have seen set the font size in points.
>
> Generally "em" or percent units are considered wise. For example:
>
> H1 { font-size: 150%; }
> H2 { font-size: 125%; }
> H3 { font-size: 110%; }
> P { font-size: 100%; }
> SMALL { font-size: 85%; }
>

thank you, I will try this.

> > why not set the table width?
>
> http://www.allmyfaqs.com/faq.pl?AnySizeDesign
>

again, this is the printed page I am talking about, not the on-screen
display.

> > why not justify the text?
>
> There is some evidence that people with dyslexia find it easier to read
> left-aligned text.
>

interesting. I was not aware of that.

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