Word 2007 should not drop blue background white font feature

[Guest]

Beta 2 is the best Word ever. I am impressed (overwhelmed) with the
usability advances that MS has achieved. But why remove the view blue
background white font option? It should be returned as quickly as possible.

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[Robert M. Franz (RMF)]

Beta 2 is the best Word ever. I am impressed (overwhelmed) with the
usability advances that MS has achieved. But why remove the view blue
background white font option? It should be returned as quickly as possible.

I don't think there are enough voices out there to make MS reconsider
this decision. While I've been using white-on-blue every now and again,
the percentage of users who even knew this feature exists seems
marginal, and those who really used it is even smaller.

OTOH, I hope that not only the color schemes for menus etc., but for the
writing window itself can be changed through Windows (Vista) to your
likeness once the product ships.

2cents
Robert

 

[Guest]

I am one of those that was not aware of the blue background - just curious...
what is the purpose of this background or white lettering?

 

[Jay Freedman]

Originally, it was to entice users of WordPerfect 5.1 for DOS, which
always displayed white-on-blue. Except for a few diehards who were
never going to switch anyway, that reason disappeared nearly 10 years
ago.

Some people find white-on-blue to be easier on the eyes than
black-on-white. Instead, others adjust the white to off-white or
ivory, using the Windows Control Panel's display applet.

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[Guest]

Thanks Jay!
You know I had forgotten that... I was a 5.1 user with (I think) my old
Tandy 1000 back when Disco was alive.... scary...