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Re: [platform-releng-dev] Java editor defaults changed

+1

I will definitely be turning much of this off so that I can concentrate on 
the code.




John Arthorne/Ottawa/IBM@IBMCA 
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I have to say after trying this that it looks very noisy. Over use of 
varying fonts is a classic UI design blooper. A typical Java method now 
has up to eight different fonts using the default style settings. I 
understand the desire to show off new features, but isn't this a bit much? 









Kai-Uwe Maetzel <kai-uwe_maetzel@xxxxxxxxxx> 
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The change was made on PMC request. 
Kai 


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In last night's build it appears that the default behaviour of the Java 
editor has changed: 
- static members are now italic 
- methods are bold 
- fields are blue 
- ... 

Some issues, 
- I don't think this change was reviewed or approved 
- this will hose anyone who has been creating screen shots 

Please revert or justify the change. 

Jeff 



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