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[Req] more precize font for reading/recording #3803

Open robovoice1 opened 2 years ago

robovoice1 commented 2 years ago

Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. In english validation i noticed the following: With the actual used font for reading and recording the clips, the capital "I" and the small "l" look the same. Please see screenshot. Screenshot_20220919-112648

"It...." "...language..." Especially contributers fron the asian/indian region struggle here. (in the english section) Another example: The word "loan" is read/recorded as "ion"

Describe the solution you'd like A clear and concise description of what you want to happen. A more precise font is used, every character can be differentiated on the first view, no more misinterpretations

Describe alternatives you've considered A clear and concise description of any alternative solutions or features you've considered. None

Additional context Add any other context or screenshots about the feature request here. Native speakers know from the context what is meant and what to read.

This is also interesting for mobile users/clip contributers

robovoice1 commented 2 years ago

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Just found this one 😎

robovoice1 commented 2 years ago

And this:

2561 😳

CapitainFlam commented 2 years ago

For none typographists here, the issue is that the font is a "sans serif" font, and it is requested to have a "serif" font.

It's less nicer, but it's more clear (deambiguation).

For deep dive in what is a serif in typography, go to wikipedia - Serif

I think it's just a User Interface website CCS style to change, nothing hard to do (imho). But it might break Mozilla graphic charter, eventually. But UI should focus on readability first, and aestetic second.

mozgzh commented 2 years ago

Thanks for the issue(s). The solution makes sense to me. I'll pass this along to the design team for more feedback.