: You will likely need to use "Auto-hide" for the Solution Explorer, Properties, and Output windows to maximize the code editor space.
: You can emulate an "off-white sheet of paper" by adjusting the editor background colors to specific hex codes like #FDFDFD or #FAF9F6 in Tools > Options > Environment > Fonts and Colors . 1280x720 Visual Studio">
If you are looking for a "paper-like" look or feel within this resolution, here are the ways to achieve it and the challenges you'll face: Achieving a "Paper" Aesthetic : You will likely need to use "Auto-hide"
To improve your setup, would you like to explore designed for readability or portable monitors that could give you a secondary 1080p workspace? : Use high-legibility fonts like Cascadia Code or Consolas
: Use high-legibility fonts like Cascadia Code or Consolas . At 720p, smaller font sizes may be necessary to see enough lines of code, but this can lead to eye strain on small laptop screens.
: Disable unnecessary UI elements like the "Navigation Map" or "CodeLens" if they occupy too much horizontal space.