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baron - 31 Mar 2007 02:30 GMT

I have a CRT monitor, could that be the
reason why my text appears blurry?
Checking and unchecking Clear Type
doesn't change the blurry text. So
if the problem is with the monitor do
I have to now buy a new LCD monitor?

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JimR - 31 Mar 2007 04:52 GMT

>I have a CRT monitor, could that be the
> reason why my text appears blurry?
> Checking and unchecking Clear Type
> doesn't change the blurry text. So
> if the problem is with the monitor do
> I have to now buy a new LCD monitor?

CRTs usually render text very well. Try htis to see if it helps -
http://www.microsoft.com/typography/cleartype/tuner/Step1.aspx

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Jerry - 31 Mar 2007 06:02 GMT

Clear Type was designed for LCD monitors

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JimR - 31 Mar 2007 06:11 GMT

> Clear Type was designed for LCD monitors
>
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>> if the problem is with the monitor do
>> I have to now buy a new LCD monitor?

Yes, it was designed for LCDs but it will sometimes help on a CRT.

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John Waller - 31 Mar 2007 06:19 GMT

Which make and model of monitor and video card do you have?

What are your current settings (resolution etc)?

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Frank Saunders, MS-MVP OE/WM - 31 Mar 2007 20:30 GMT

In my experience CRT monitors are not as clear as LCD monitors at the same
resolution. While the difference is not great, it is enough that I
completely changed all the computers over to LCD.

One thing you can try is lowering the screen resolution one notch.
Right click the desktop and choose Properties | Settings.

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