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Missing subpixel/Cleartype rendering on Windows client

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Description

The Windows desktop client apparently uses Electron or a similar Chrome-based technology.

Subpixel rendering is missing on all text, except for the menu bar. This (plus using low-contrast gray-on-white text) causes the client to appear fuzzy and washed-out.

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the rendering issue in the Windows desktop client and inspect its Electron or Chrome-based text-rendering configuration. Compare ordinary client text with the menu bar, then verify that text uses subpixel/ClearType rendering and avoids the reported low-contrast appearance throughout the client.

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Assessment

Tech stack
electron
Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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