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It is important to note that Fontconfig uses the /etc/fonts/fonts.conf configuration file, which
should not be edited by hand.
Tip
Due to the transition to the new font system, GTK+ 1.2 applications are not affected by
any changes made via the Font Preferences dialog (accessed by selecting System (on
the panel) > Preferences > Fonts). For these applications, a font can be configured by
adding the following lines to the file ~/.gtkrc.mine:
style "user-font" { fontset = "<font-specification>" } widget_class "*" style
"user-font"
Replace <font-specification> with a font specification in the style used by
traditional X applications, such as -adobe-helvetica-medium-r-normal--*-120-
*-*-*-*-*-*. A full list of core fonts can be obtained by running xlsfonts or created
interactively using the xfontsel command.
31.4.1.1. Adding Fonts to Fontconfig
Adding new fonts to the Fontconfig subsystem is a straightforward process.
1. To add fonts system-wide, copy the new fonts into the /usr/share/fonts/ directory. It is a
good idea to create a new subdirectory, such as local/ or similar, to help distinguish between
user-installed and default fonts.
To add fonts for an individual user, copy the new fonts into the .fonts/ directory in the user's
home directory.
2. Use the fc-cache command to update the font information cache, as in the following example:
fc-cache <path-to-font-directory>
In this command, replace <path-to-font-directory> with the directory containing the new
fonts (either /usr/share/fonts/local/ or /home/<user>/.fonts/).
Tip
Individual users may also install fonts graphically, by typing fonts:/// into the Nautilus
address bar, and dragging the new font files there.
Important
If the font file name ends with a .gz extension, it is compressed and cannot be used until
uncompressed. To do this, use the gunzip command or double-click the file and drag the
font to a directory in Nautilus.
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