Default Appearance
Below are images of the same form running firstly as it would appear in version 13 using Win32 and secondly as DirectX.
The code for this form is available in the Sample Source section of this document.
Functionally, the two forms are identical. However, the font used for the text is different. Win32 defaults to MS Sans Serif 9 while Direct X defaults to Segoe UI 9.
Ms Sans Serif is an old font and was created a long time ago when screens were much smaller and had much lower resolutions. The result is that on a modern screen, running a modern resolution, it looks rather “blocky” compared to the smooth edges and nicely rounded corners of a modern True Type font.
For most users the change of font may well be of no consequence. However, Segoe UI is slightly wider, and as can be seen form the two images, and this may cause some text to wrap, show ellipses or be truncated.