8 Replies Latest reply on Apr 19, 2018 9:35 AM by scottmosher

Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

scottmosher Apr 17, 2018 8:28 AM

My eye sight is good, by why are the ruler marks so hard to discern in Photoshop now? Dragging out my guides once was effortless and easy - now I can barely see the location markers in the ruler (that light color on the dark gray - seems like the markers are small or very thin.) Anyone else have a problem with this and is there any way to adjust this?

1. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

c.pfaffenbichler Apr 17, 2018 8:32 AM (in response to scottmosher)

Please read this (in particular the section titled "Supply pertinent information for quicker answers"):
https://forums.adobe.com/docs/DOC-7044

Could you please post a screenshot taken at View > 100% and with the pertinent Panels (Layers, Channels, Options Bar, …) visible?
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2. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

scottmosher Apr 17, 2018 8:40 AM (in response to c.pfaffenbichler)

Just seems like the ruler markers are harder to see than they've been in previous versions of PS.
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3. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

c.pfaffenbichler Apr 17, 2018 8:42 AM (in response to scottmosher)

Why are you using a dark Color Theme? Are you working for video or film editing?
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4. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

c.pfaffenbichler Apr 17, 2018 8:44 AM (in response to scottmosher)

I notice at least no significant difference to Photoshop CC 2017 in that regard.
Which version are you comparing to?
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5. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

scottmosher Apr 17, 2018 9:38 AM (in response to c.pfaffenbichler)

I'm a designer and musician. I'm wondering why the ruler strokes are so much harder to see now. Weird.
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6. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

c.pfaffenbichler Apr 18, 2018 2:01 AM (in response to scottmosher)

Well, when working for print the dark Colour Themes are unfit, but many users seem to stick with them presumably because the default is a dark theme now.

Like I said I don’t notice a relevant difference to CC 2017 in that regard but I am not sure which older version you are used to.
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7. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

davescm Apr 18, 2018 2:40 AM (in response to c.pfaffenbichler)

+1 for using the lightest colour theme. It means your eyes are not misled into adjusting the image too dark and has the added benefit of making the ruler very clear. I also set the background to 50% grey.

Dave
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8. Re: Why are the ruler marks so hard to see?

scottmosher Apr 19, 2018 9:35 AM (in response to davescm)

I was trying to stick with a middle to darker theme with easier to read ruler marks, but it seems its just not possible. Thanks!
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