I have actually resolved the issue, I think. My problem was the default font was too thin on my new 4k display. Choosing the following solved this:
psapad.exe/properties/compatibility/change high dpi settings/high dpi settings override/System (Enhanced) Hope it helps someone :) K -- <https://forum.pspad.com/read.php?2,77549,77565> PSPad freeware editor https://www.pspad.com