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Correction: The instructions below apply to Windows XP. In earlier versions
of Windows, you don't need to click Advanced in step 2.
Dan
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Goldstein, Dan
> Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 9:26 AM
> To: TECHWR-L (E-mail)
> Subject: RE: Screenshots from an LCD monitor
>
> Regardless of screen capture method, there are two reasons
> why I always capture screens with a solid title bar and not a
> color gradient:
> * In many cases, you can reduce to 16 colors without distortion.
> * In my opinion, the gradient can be a distraction to some users.
>
> To set the title bar to solid colors (in Windows 2000):
> 1. Select Start|Settings|Control Panel|Display.
> 2. In the Appearance tab, click Advanced.
> 3. In the Item field, select Active Title Bar.
> 4. Define Color and Color 2 to be the same color.
>
> Dan Goldstein
>
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