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Improve Font Rendering

2021-12-23T03:36:49Z

Fontedit: Added option to enable infinality mode in freetype2 properties, removed autohint settings and system-ui font, cleaned up formatting

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==How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts==


A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.


''1. Create the global fontconfig setting file /etc/fonts/local.conf''


{{UserCmd|command=sudo nano /etc/fonts/local.conf}}


Paste the following content in the file


<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<match target="font">
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
<edit mode="assign" name="rgba">
<const>rgb</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
<const>hintslight</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
<const>lcddefault</const>
</edit>
</match>
</fontconfig>


After that save the file.


''2. Create backup of ~/.Xresources file:''
{{UserCmd|command=cp ~/.Xresources ~/.Xresources.bak}}


If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error


'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘~/.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.


''3. Open/Create ~/.Xresources file in text editor:''
{{UserCmd|command=nano ~/.Xresources}}


If the following is not already present, paste at the end of the file or edit existing values:


Xft.antialias: 1
Xft.hinting: 1
Xft.rgba: rgb
Xft.hintstyle: hintslight
Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault


Save changes to the file.


''4. Run the following command in terminal:''
{{UserCmd|command=xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources}}


''5. Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', Hinting is set to '''Slight''''' and RGBA (subpixel) order is set to '''rgb''' in System Settings (Appearance).''


''6. Create symbolic links with some available presets from /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/ to /etc/fonts/conf.d/''


{{UserCmd|command=sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/10-sub-pixel-rgb.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/}}


{{UserCmd|command=sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/10-hinting-slight.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/}}


{{UserCmd|command=sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/11-lcdfilter-default.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/}}


''7. Set preferred serif, sans-serif and monospace fonts (optional)''


Create local fontconfig folder and setting file


{{UserCmd|command=mkdir -p ~/.config/fontconfig/}}


{{UserCmd|command=nano ~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf}}


Paste the following content in the file


<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<alias>
<family>serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Serif</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans-serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>monospace</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>mono</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
</fontconfig>


''8. Finally enable freetype2 infinality mode and reboot your computer.''


add line to end of freetype2 config file and then rebuild fontconfig cache


{{UserCmd| command=sudo nano /etc/profile.d/freetype2.sh}}


{{UserCmd| command=export FREETYPE_PROPERTIES="truetype:interpreter-version=38"}}


{{UserCmd|command=sudo fc-cache -fv}}


==See Also==


[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]

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Improve Font Rendering

2021-11-29T23:02:48Z

Fontedit: Fixed minor spelling error "Appearence" to "Appearance" in step 5

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===How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts=== 


A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.


''1. Create the global fontconfig setting file /etc/fonts/local.conf''


{{UserCmd|command=sudo nano /etc/fonts/local.conf}}


Paste the following content in the file


<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<match target="font">
<edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
<bool>false</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
<const>hintslight</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="rgba">
<const>rgb</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
<const>lcddefault</const>
</edit>
</match>
</fontconfig>


After that save the file.


''2. Create backup of ~/.Xresources file:''
{{UserCmd|command=cp ~/.Xresources ~/.Xresources.bak}}


If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error


'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘~/.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.


''3. Open/Create ~/.Xresources file in text editor:''
{{UserCmd|command=nano ~/.Xresources}}


If the following is not already present, paste at the end of the file or edit existing values:


Xft.antialias: 1
Xft.hinting: 1
Xft.autohint: 0
Xft.rgba: rgb
Xft.hintstyle: hintslight
Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault


Save changes to the file.


''4. Run the following command in terminal:''
{{UserCmd|command=xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources}}


''5. Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', Hinting is set to '''Slight''''' and RGBA (subpixel) order is set to '''rgb''' in System Settings (Appearance).''


''6. Create symbolic links with some available presets from /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/ to /etc/fonts/conf.d/''


{{UserCmd|command=sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/10-sub-pixel-rgb.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/}}


{{UserCmd|command=sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/11-lcdfilter-default.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/}}


''7. Set preferred serif, sans-serif and monospace fonts (optional)''


Create local fontconfig folder and setting file


{{UserCmd|command=mkdir -p ~/.config/fontconfig/}}


{{UserCmd|command=nano ~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf}}


Paste the following content in the file


<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<alias>
<family>serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Serif</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans-serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>monospace</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>mono</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>system-ui</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
</fontconfig>


''8. Finally rebuild fontconfig cache and reboot your computer to apply the settings.''


{{UserCmd|command=sudo fc-cache -fv}}

=See Also= 


[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]

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VirtualBox

2021-05-12T13:20:48Z

Fontedit: Added creation of media folder, permission setting to ensure shared folders are visible in file manager and edited command to add user to vboxsf group

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==Overview==
[[file:vbox.png|left]]
Developed by Sun Microsystems, now Oracle Corporation, '''[https://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox]''' is a popular application that allows for other operating systems (known as ''Guests'') to be installed and run within an existing operating system (known as the ''Host''). This is undertaken through the process of ''virtualisation'', whereby virtual versions of your computer (also referred to as ''virtual machines'' or ''VMs'') are created within and draw resources directly from the host system. As such, how fast or powerful a virtual machine may be will depend entirely on the resources available - and allocated - for it to use. The benefits of virtualisation include:
<br clear="all" />
* The fast and easy installation of other operating systems without affecting your existing system (e.g. no need for dual booting and/or preparation in the form of hard disk partitioning or re-sizing)
* Completely safe learning and experimentation with operating systems, as nothing that occurs within a Guest will affect the Host (e.g. the Host operating system can also be installed as a Guest in a virtual machine as a risk-free means of trying out new things), and
* An almost unlimited capacity to install as many additional operating systems as desired...provided space is available on your hard drive to store them!

==Installing Virtualbox on Manjaro==
===Enabling Virtualisation===
Before installing VirtualBox, it is important to first ensure that '''virtualization''' has been enabled in your BIOS. The exact instructions for doing this vary based on your hardware. Please review the manual provided by your computer or motherboard manufacturer for specific instructions.

===Install VirtualBox===
To install VirtualBox, you need to install the packages {{ic|virtualbox}} and {{ic|linux*-virtualbox-host-modules}}. The latter must match the version of the kernel you are running. To list what kernels is installed use mhwd (example)
$ mhwd-kernel -li
Currently running: 5.4.0-1-MANJARO (linux54)
The following kernels are installed in your system:
* linux54

To install VirtualBox and the kernel modules for your installed kernel enter the following command in the terminal:
$ sudo pacman -Syu virtualbox linux54-virtualbox-host-modules

Once the installation has completed, it will then be necessary to add the ''VirtualBox Module'' to your kernel. '''The easy way is to simply reboot your system'''. Otherwise, to start using VirtualBox immediately, enter the following command:
$ sudo vboxreload

===Install the Extension Pack(Optional)===
The extension pack is a proprietary set of extensions providing extra functionality to VirtualBox like USB2 and USB3 passthrough. You only need this if you are going to use the functionality provided and it is '''not required''' for VirtualBox to function.
* Oracle Cloud Infrastructure integration
* USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 Host Controller
* Host Webcam
* VirtualBox RDP
* PXE ROM
* Disk Encryption
* NVMe

{{Important|As noted by VirtualBox - it is important you are using the extension pack matching your installed version of VirtualBox.<br/>
'''Please install the same version extension pack as your installed version of VirtualBox.''' – [https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads VirtualBox Download page]}}
Check your VirtualBox version (example)
$ vboxmanage --version
6.1.14r140239

====Install extensionpack using AUR====
Locate the correct AUR PKGBUILD using pamac (or the AUR helper of choice) - example is using '''pamac'''
{{Important|AUR PKGBUILDs labelled manjaro is '''not''' maintained by Manjaro!}}
$ pamac search virtualbox-ext-oracle
virtualbox-ext-oracle-manjaro 6.1.12-2 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack
virtualbox-ext-oracle-beta 6.1.0_RC1-1 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack (Beta)
virtualbox-ext-oracle-5-test-build 5.2.35_135314-1 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack Test Build 5.2.35_135314
virtualbox-ext-oracle-5.0 5.0.40-1 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack
virtualbox-ext-oracle-5 5.2.x-1 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack 5.2.x (stable)
virtualbox-ext-oracle 6.1.14-1 AUR
Oracle VM VirtualBox Extension
Pack

When you have found the match you can install using the helper - example is using pamac
$ pamac build virtualbox-ext-<your-decision>

====Get extensionpack from VirtualBox====
Same rule apply - match your VirtualBox version - usually the latest version applies.
<blockquote>
[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Downloads Downloads – Oracle VM VirtualBox]
</blockquote>
If the latest version do not match yours - you can find earlier versions using this page
<blockquote>
[https://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/Download_Old_Builds Download Old Builds - Oracle VM Virtualbox]
</blockquote>
The extension '''.vbox-extpack''' is a registered mime extension so just open the file and VirtualBox will install the extension pack. Provide your password when asked.

==Configuring the host==
=== Adding Your Account to the '''vboxusers''' User Group ===
The final step is to now add your personal user account to the {{ic|vboxusers}} group. This is necessary in order to fully access the features provided by VirtualBox. The '''$USER''' variable translates to the currently logged in user and you must logout or restart for the change to take effect.
$ sudo gpasswd -a $USER vboxusers

==Manjaro VBox guest==
For those intending to use Manjaro under VirtualBox, you can install Manjaro as usual. Please observe below point of setting the correct display type.

===Selecting a Display Controller===
Before installation of Manjaro ensure the correct display settings for VM. The Manjaro recommendation - to ensure the best experience - is contradicting the recommendations from VirtualBox developers. To have the VM screensize adapting to the window size - you need enable VBoxSVGA but doing so you cannot enable 3D. To use 3D you need to use VMSVGA which will force you to set the VM screen size inside the VM. If you use the VMSVGA adapter - mhwd will keep telling you to switch - you can do it but you will not be able to utilize 3D graphics.

===Troubleshooting guest===
If you deem it necessary to ensure the packages are installed please follow this recipe
$ mhwd-kernel -li
Currently running: 5.4.0-1-MANJARO (linux54)
The following kernels are installed in your system:
* linux54
$ sudo pacman -Syu virtualbox-guest-utils linux54-virtualbox-guest-modules

===Guest Configuration===
You will need to load the modules if you don't want to reboot:
$ sudo modprobe vboxguest vboxvideo vboxsf

The guest utils than need to be started and enabled:
$ sudo systemctl enable --now vboxservice.service

Add you VM user to the vboxsf group (this requires you to logout to apply the new group)
$ sudo usermod -aG vboxsf ${USER}

Create media folder in root directory if it does not already exist
$ sudo mkdir /media

Assign the correct permissions to the media folder to be able to access shared folders
$ sudo chmod 755 /media

==Advise, Tips, and Tricks==

Advice on using Virtualbox effectively, as well as some tips and tricks learned along the way, have been provided for the benefit of new users.

===Guest Installation===
* Virtualbox can run installation files (ISOs) directly as virtual discs, so there is no need to burn them to an installation medium such as a disc or USB data stick.
* The process to install any Guest operating system, [[Installation_Guides|including Manjaro]], is exactly the same as if actually installing for real on your computer.

===Guest Additions===
Guest Additions are special software packages designed to improve the performance and usability of guest operating systems.

They are installed within the Guest operating system itself, and most notably result in enhancing the display resolution, as well as enabling much better control over the mouse. As such, two tell-tale signs that Guest Additions have not been installed in a Guest are that the display will not scale to the size of the display window (i.e. it will be necessary to scroll around to see the whole screen), and the mouse may be quite hard to control.

Instructions for installing the guest additions in Manjaro are provided above. For other operating systems please review the VirtualBox instructions [[#See Also|linked below]]

===Guest Display===
If you are using other guests e.g. Ubuntu, Linux Mint and others be sure to use the default VMSVGA display driver.

It will be necessary to activate the '''Enable 3D acceleration''' box in order to allow for some desktop effects (such as transparency) to be shown. This can be undertaken by going into the settings menu, and then selecting the '''Display''' section.

If you are getting screen distortion or transparent dialogs using Windows guest - shutdown the VM and change the graphics settings of the VM. Remove the checkbox for '''Enable 3D acceleration'''.

===Guest Internet Connection===
Some users have encountered problems when attempting to connect their virtual machine to the internet using the default VirtualBox settings. Where this is the case, try the following solution

* Click the '''Settings Button''' and then select the '''Network''' tab
* Next to the '''Attached to''' heading is a button that states '''NAT'''. Click it to reveal a drop down menu and select '''Bridged Adapter''' instead.
* Next to the '''Name''' heading is a button whereby you may select how you are currently connected to the internet (e.g. ''Wlan'' means Wireless, and ''Eth0'' means Ethernet). Select the appropriate connection type you are currently using.
* Click the '''OK''' button to confirm.

==General Troubleshooting==
* A VirtualBox installation will not automatically detect when USB device has been connected. As such, it is therefore necessary to click the USB icon located at the bottom of the VirtualBox window in order to select and activate it.
* It is possible to enable the (very useful) ability to copy and paste text between the Guest and Host systems. This is undertaken by clicking '''Settings''' button and then going to the '''General''' Section.
* Don't be afraid to take risks, to experiment, and to have fun with Guest operating systems. The worst that can happen is that they will have to be re-installed!

==See Also==
* [https://archived.forum.manjaro.org/t/how-to-install-virtualbox/22183 How to install VirtualBox Forum Topic]
* [https://https://forum.manjaro.org/t/howto-virtualbox-installation-usb-shared-folder/1178 VirtualBox Installation, USB and Shared Folders Forum Wiki HowTo]
* The official [http://www.virtualbox.org/manual/ VirtualBox Manual]

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Improve Font Rendering

2021-04-30T14:20:17Z

Fontedit: Changed autohint to false and added system-ui preferred font for better results

===How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts===

A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.

''1. Create the global fontconfig setting file /etc/fonts/local.conf''

sudo nano /etc/fonts/local.conf

Paste the following content in the file

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<match target="font">
<edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
<bool>false</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
<const>hintslight</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="rgba">
<const>rgb</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
<const>lcddefault</const>
</edit>
</match>
</fontconfig>

After that save the file.

''2. Create backup of ~/.Xresources file:''
cp ~/.Xresources ~/.Xresources.bak

If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error

'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘~/.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.

''3. Open/Create ~/.Xresources file in text editor:''
nano ~/.Xresources

If the following is not already present, paste at the end of the file or edit existing values:

Xft.antialias: 1
Xft.hinting: 1
Xft.autohint: 0
Xft.rgba: rgb
Xft.hintstyle: hintslight
Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault

Save changes to the file.

''4. Run the following command in terminal:''
xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources

''5. Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', Hinting is set to '''Slight''''' and RGBA (subpixel) order is set to '''rgb''' in System Settings (Appearence).''

''6. Create symbolic links with some available presets from /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/ to /etc/fonts/conf.d/''

sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/10-sub-pixel-rgb.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/11-lcdfilter-default.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

''7. Set preferred serif, sans-serif and monospace fonts (optional)''

Create local fontconfig folder and setting file

mkdir -p ~/.config/fontconfig/

nano ~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf

Paste the following content in the file

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<alias>
<family>serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Serif</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans-serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>monospace</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>mono</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>system-ui</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
</fontconfig>

''8. Finally rebuild fontconfig cache and reboot your computer to apply the settings.''

sudo fc-cache -fv

=See Also=

[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]

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Improve Font Rendering

2021-04-26T04:50:54Z

Fontedit: Removed BCI settings, properly formatted font setting xml file, updated location of presets and added option to set preferred fonts

===How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts===

A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.

''1. Create the global fontconfig setting file /etc/fonts/local.conf''

sudo nano /etc/fonts/local.conf

Paste the following content in the file

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<match target="font">
<edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
<const>hintslight</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="rgba">
<const>rgb</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
<const>lcddefault</const>
</edit>
</match>
</fontconfig>

After that save the file.

''2. Create backup of ~/.Xresources file:''
cp ~/.Xresources ~/.Xresources.bak

If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error

'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘~/.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.

''3. Open/Create ~/.Xresources file in text editor:''
nano ~/.Xresources

If the following is not already present, paste at the end of the file or edit existing values:

Xft.antialias: 1
Xft.hinting: 1
Xft.autohint: 1
Xft.rgba: rgb
Xft.hintstyle: hintslight
Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault

Save changes to the file.

''4. Run the following command in terminal:''
xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources

''5. Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', Hinting is set to '''Slight''''' and RGBA (subpixel) order is set to '''rgb''' in System Settings (Appearence).''

''6. Create symbolic links with some available presets from /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/ to /etc/fonts/conf.d/''

sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/10-sub-pixel-rgb.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

sudo ln -s /usr/share/fontconfig/conf.avail/11-lcdfilter-default.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

''7. Set preferred serif, sans-serif and monospace fonts (optional)''

Create local fontconfig folder and setting file

mkdir -p ~/.config/fontconfig/

nano ~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf

Paste the following content in the file

<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<alias>
<family>serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Serif</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans-serif</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>sans</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Sans</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>monospace</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
<alias>
<family>mono</family>
<prefer>
<family>Liberation Mono</family>
</prefer>
</alias>
</fontconfig>

''8. Finally rebuild fontconfig cache and reboot your computer to apply the settings.''

sudo fc-cache -fv

=See Also=

[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]

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Improve Font Rendering

2021-04-09T05:16:56Z

Fontedit: Added more context to true type interpreter setting and properly formatted content

===How to improve font rendering with your installed fonts===

A little configuration maybe required to render the fonts in an optimal manner. Follow the steps illustrated below.

''1. Create the file /etc/fonts/local.conf''

sudo nano /etc/fonts/local.conf

Paste the following content in the file

<match target="font">
<edit name="autohint" mode="assign">
<bool>false</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="hintstyle">
<const>hintslight</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="rgba">
<const>rgb</const>
</edit>
<edit mode="assign" name="lcdfilter">
<const>lcddefault</const>
</edit>
</match>

After that save the file.

''2. Create backup of ~/.Xresources file:''
cp ~/.Xresources ~/.Xresources.bak

If the .Xresources file has not been already created and you get the error

'''''"cp: cannot stat ‘~/.Xresources’: No such file or directory"''''', then skip to step No. 3.

''3. Open/Create ~/.Xresources file in text editor:''
nano ~/.Xresources

If the following is not already present, paste at the end of the file or edit existing values:

Xft.dpi: 96
Xft.antialias: true
Xft.hinting: true
Xft.rgba: rgb
Xft.autohint: false
Xft.hintstyle: hintslight
Xft.lcdfilter: lcddefault

Save changes to the file.

''4. Run the following command in terminal:''
xrdb -merge ~/.Xresources

''5. Make sure that ''Anti aliasing is '''On''', Hinting is set to '''Slight''''' and RGBA (subpixel) order is set to '''rgb''' in System Settings (Appearence).''

''6. Create symbolic links with some available presets from /etc/fonts/conf.avail/ to /etc/fonts/conf.d/''

sudo ln -s /etc/fonts/conf.avail/10-sub-pixel-rgb.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

sudo ln -s /etc/fonts/conf.avail/11-lcdfilter-default.conf /etc/fonts/conf.d/

''7. Set truetype interpreter version to infinality mode (optional)''

sudo nano /etc/profile.d/freetype2.sh

Edit content of the file to reflect setting below

# Subpixel hinting mode can be chosen by setting the right TrueType interpreter
# version. The available settings are:
#
# truetype:interpreter-version=35 # Classic mode (default in 2.6)
# truetype:interpreter-version=38 # Infinality mode
# truetype:interpreter-version=40 # Minimal mode (default in 2.7)
#
# There are more properties that can be set, separated by whitespace. Please
# refer to the FreeType documentation for details.

# Uncomment and configure below

export FREETYPE_PROPERTIES="truetype:interpreter-version=38"

''8. Finally reboot your computer to apply the settings.''

=See Also=

[https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Font_Configuration The Arch Wiki]

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