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Sight for Sore Eyes : Font Issues

The default fonts for Java tend to leave lots of room to show data. More experienced eyes may find it difficult to read. Fortunately, you can adjust these settings to your heart's content. JIST uses MIPAV's font preferences. In the MIPAV program, select "Help->Options". Then select the "Other" tab. Edit your options at the bottom of the menu. You may have to reset your preferences after a major upgrade or re-install.