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Fonts and Colors on Windows and Dialog Boxes

There are a number of studies on best use of colors, use of colors in combinations (including undesirable combinations), and colors and fonts that are most effective.

The following list explains guidelines for using fonts and colors:

• Keep the concept LESS IS BETTER as your primary objective.
• Consider user community preferences.
• Avoid a riot of color and fonts, which may confuse rather than assist or please the user.
• Establish font and color standards to ensure consistency within and across applications.
• Avoid highlighting too many items in a window.

Note: Be aware that the fonts you select must be installed on every application user's PC.

You can dynamically change the colors and fonts at runtime using action diagramming statements.