Scrolling message across desktop(s)

[Toolman55]

I fully understand if this needs to be moved. I just had no idea where to post this.

I'ld like to set up 2 monitors side by side (this part I know how to do) and then have a message scroll across both monitors.

Any ideas/suggestions on how or if this can be accomplished? You help will be appreciated.


Thank you.

[jdc2000]

Depending on exactly what you want to, there is a screen saver that might work. Do you want the same message on each monitor (duplicates), a different message on each monitor, or one message that scrolls (readably) across both monitors?

[Toolman55]

The 3rd one you mentioned--one message that readably scrols across both monitors, would be my best sloution.

Free is always good but reasonably priced 3rd party software is also possible.

Thanks for responding.

[jdc2000]

Try the Marquee screen saver, it should do what you want.

[Toolman55]

I tried it, but it doesn't have the flexibility I need.

Are there any other possibilities?

Thanks,
Don

[jdc2000]

What sort of flexibility are you looking for? More details on exactly what you want to do and what options you need would be helpful.

[Toolman55]

I wanted the message to scroll across 2 monitors.

Font height about 3 to 4 inches in height.

The message can be at least 50 characters in length.

[jdc2000]

The built-in Marquee screen saver has those functions. The only limitation is the font height, which may be dependent on the screen resolution you choose. With my monitors set to 1680 x 1050, the letters are slightly over 1 inch in height. You might get bigger text with a lower resolution setting. How good that might look would depend on your monitors' specs.

You could check out the links below for an alternative:

http://www.download32.com/marquee-plus-i43134.html

http://www.sharewareconnection.com/marquee-plus.htm

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&s...=&oq=&gs_rfai=

[Toolman55]

Thank you jd 20000. I appreciate your help. I will look these links over.
Again, I thank you.

Don