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GrannyGrump · 11-25-2013, 03:21 AM

I've read several fairly old posts that recommend displaying images with a slightly smaller height to allow for status bars, running title headers, etc, on many reader screens, and display for a height of approximately *720 ~ 760 px*. This is intended to keep the bottom portion of the image from being cut off.

So if you were using an image 600 px wide by 800 px high, you would effectively reduce display of the image by 10%. That sure seems like a lot.

Is this still a good practice to follow? Do most reader screens really use that much space to show status bar, etc? Do most reading apps/software follow the same ratio?

Inquiring minds want to know... (well, my inquiring mind, anyway. I don't know if I have company in this question.)

11-25-2013, 03:21 AM	#1
GrannyGrump Obsessively Dedicated... Posts: 3,221 Karma: 35037583 Join Date: May 2011 Location: PA {back in the usa!} Device: Sony PRS-T2, ADE on PC	Image display: Available screen area I've read several fairly old posts that recommend displaying images with a slightly smaller height to allow for status bars, running title headers, etc, on many reader screens, and display for a height of approximately 720 ~ 760 px. This is intended to keep the bottom portion of the image from being cut off. So if you were using an image 600 px wide by 800 px high, you would effectively reduce display of the image by 10%. That sure seems like a lot. Is this still a good practice to follow? Do most reader screens really use that much space to show status bar, etc? Do most reading apps/software follow the same ratio? Inquiring minds want to know... (well, my inquiring mind, anyway. I don't know if I have company in this question.)