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X-Received-From: 2a00:1450:4864:20::329 X-BeenThere: emacs-devel@gnu.org X-Mailman-Version: 2.1.23 Precedence: list List-Id: "Emacs development discussions." List-Unsubscribe: , List-Archive: List-Post: List-Help: List-Subscribe: , Errors-To: emacs-devel-bounces+ged-emacs-devel=m.gmane.org@gnu.org Original-Sender: "Emacs-devel" Xref: news.gmane.org gmane.emacs.devel:241830 Archived-At: On 05.11.2019 20:54, João Távora wrote: > > After trying it out for a while, I think I can't root for "common=bold, > > firstdiff=underline" any more because in the basic/prefix-completion > > case the firstdiff chars end up drowned by the previous bold common > > prefix and the underlines: it's noticeable less legible IMO. > > Just nullify the firstdiff face and it becomes better! And you still > "see" the first diff via very advanced visual differentiation > techniques available today in most mammal's brains. I do believe first-difference continues to play a useful role. Especially in situations where input's suffix is non-empty. > > BTW, what do "typical" other systems use as highlight for the > > common part?  Is there enough agreement there that it's worth trying to > > pay attention to it (kinda like the "blue" for hyperlink convention)? > > Company uses the same face for flex and common, a drab red > that is barely visible against the default yellow.  But it's consistent. I think it's quite visible. If you have problems with its contrast, please file an issue. I'm surprised, though, since I generally prefer higher-contrast themes.