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diff --git a/font.md b/font.md new file mode 100644 index 00000000..cc69df80 --- /dev/null +++ b/font.md @@ -0,0 +1,82 @@ +# Recommended font: Meslo Nerd Font patched for Powerlevel10k + +Gorgeous monospace font designed by Jim Lyles for Bitstream, customized by the same for Apple, +further customized by André Berg, and finally patched by yours truly with customized scripts +originally developed by Ryan L McIntyre of Nerd Fonts. Contains all glyphs and symbols that +Powerlevel10k may need. Battle-tested in dozens of different terminals on all major operating +systems. + +*FAQ*: [How was the recommended font created?](README.md#how-was-the-recommended-font-created) + +#### Automatic font installation + +If you are using iTerm2 or Termux, `p10k configure` can install the recommended font for you. +Simply answer `Yes` when asked whether to install *Meslo Nerd Font*. + +If you are using a different terminal, proceed with manual font installation. 👇 + +#### Manual font installation + +Download these four ttf files: + +- [MesloLGS NF Regular.ttf]( + https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Regular.ttf) +- [MesloLGS NF Bold.ttf]( + https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold.ttf) +- [MesloLGS NF Italic.ttf]( + https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Italic.ttf) +- [MesloLGS NF Bold Italic.ttf]( + https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold%20Italic.ttf) + +Double-click on each file and click "Install". This will make `MesloLGS NF` font available to all +applications on your system. Configure your terminal to use this font: + +- **iTerm2**: Open *iTerm2 → Preferences → Profiles → Text* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`. + Alternatively, type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install + *Meslo Nerd Font*. +- **Apple Terminal** Open *Terminal → Preferences → Profiles → Text*, click *Change* under *Font* + and select `MesloLGS NF` family. +- **Hyper**: Open *Hyper → Edit → Preferences* and change the value of `fontFamily` under + `module.exports.config` to `MesloLGS NF`. +- **Visual Studio Code**: Open *File → Preferences → Settings*, enter + `terminal.integrated.fontFamily` in the search box and set the value to `MesloLGS NF`. +- **GNOME Terminal** (the default Ubuntu terminal): Open *Terminal → Preferences* and click on the + selected profile under *Profiles*. Check *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select + `MesloLGS NF Regular`. +- **Konsole**: Open *Settings → Edit Current Profile → Appearance*, click *Select Font* and select + `MesloLGS NF Regular`. +- **Tilix**: Open *Tilix → Preferences* and click on the selected profile under *Profiles*. Check + *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. +- **Windows Console Host** (the old thing): Click the icon in the top left corner, then + *Properties → Font* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`. +- **Windows Terminal** (the new thing): Open *Settings* (`Ctrl+,`), search for `fontFace` and set + value to `MesloLGS NF` for every profile. +- **Termux**: Type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install + *Meslo Nerd Font*. +- **Blink** Type `config`, go to *Appearance*, tap *Add a new font*, tap *Open Gallery*, select + *MesloLGS NF.css*, tap *import* and type `exit` in the home view to reload the font. +- **Terminus**: Open *Settings → Appearance* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`. +- **Terminator**: Open *Preferences* using the context menu. Under *Profiles* select the *General* + tab (should be selected already), uncheck *Use the system fixed width font* (if not already) + and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. Exit the Preferences dialog by clicking *Close*. +- **Guake**: Right Click on an open terminal and open *Preferences*. Under *Appearance* + tab, uncheck *Use the system fixed width font* (if not already) and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. + Exit the Preferences dialog by clicking *Close*. +- **Alacritty**: Create or open `~/.config/alacritty/alacritty.yml` and add the following section + to it: + ```yaml + font: + normal: + family: "MesloLGS NF" + ``` + - **Kitty**: Create or open `~/.config/kitty/kitty.conf` and add the following line to it: + ```text + font_family MesloLGS NF + ``` + Restart Kitty by closing all sessions and opening a new session. + +**IMPORTANT:** Run `p10k configure` after changing terminal font. The old `~/.p10k.zsh` may work +incorrectly with the new font. + +_Using a different terminal and know how to set the font for it? Share your knowledge by sending a +PR to expand the list!_ |