How do I change fonts and adjust their size?
I've been finding fonts on the internet and installing them on my system.
What's the easiest way to change my fonts? I would prefer an easy to use graphical way, but answers with command line recommendations are also welcome.
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I've been finding fonts on the internet and installing them on my system.
What's the easiest way to change my fonts? I would prefer an easy to use graphical way, but answers with command line recommendations are also welcome.
fonts
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I've been finding fonts on the internet and installing them on my system.
What's the easiest way to change my fonts? I would prefer an easy to use graphical way, but answers with command line recommendations are also welcome.
fonts
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I've been finding fonts on the internet and installing them on my system.
What's the easiest way to change my fonts? I would prefer an easy to use graphical way, but answers with command line recommendations are also welcome.
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13.04 and later
For Unity interface users, customisation of fonts can be done using unity-tweak-tool
For 12.04:
For Unity interface users, they have their own tweak-tool. Customisation of Fonts in 12.04 can be done through myunity
For gnome-shell/combined gnome-shell & unity users, this font customisation can be done through gnome-tweak-tool as described below.
For 11.10 and above (and GNOME users):
The move to gnome3 has streamlined many of the customisation features that were available in gnome2.
gnome-tweak-tool
(Click here to install it)
For example - the picture below shows theme options as well as fonts customisation.
Unfortunately there is a special workaround for Firefox fonts if you wish to disable antialiasing. For that, you will need to run this command in a terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/fonts/conf.d/10-antialias.conf
Then replace "true" with "false", save the file, and restart Firefox.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:00
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So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
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@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
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At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
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In Oneiric (11.10), I wasn't interested in installing GNOME Shell just to change font sizes. This will do it via command-line:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface document-font-name 'Sans 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface font-name 'Ubuntu 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface monospace-font-name 'Ubuntu Mono 11'
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
gconftool --set /apps/metacity/general/titlebar_font 'Ubuntu Bold 10' --type STRING
The fontfaces are the same as in default Oneiric, but sized down to what looked like much more manageable sizes.
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For 11.04 and earlier:
Right click on the desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" and then click the Fonts tab. Couldn't be easier!
(NB: After playing with these setting you may wish to reset your font configuration.)
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gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
Where Ubuntu 10 is the font and size you want to use. It defaults at Ubuntu 11.
answered Oct 16 '11 at 1:56
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- Install Advanced Settings (aka
gnome-tweak-tool) from the Software Center
- Click the dash button or press the Super key,search for
Advanced Settingsand launch it.
- Click on Fonts and adjust the Font settings .
edited Oct 13 '11 at 12:50
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Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
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For Ubuntu 11.10 and newer
You can also install DConf Editor ("dconf-tools" package [only a few KB]) from Ubuntu Software Center.
To change fonts and/or their size
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "desktop" -> "interface" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "document-font-name", "font-name" and "monospace-font-name". You can replace the font name and/or its size by the one you wish for each parameter;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "nautilus" -> "desktop" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "font". You can type the name of the font you wish followed by its size (Example : "Ubuntu 11") as value.
To change fonts hinting and/or antialiasing
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "settings-daemon" -> "plugins" -> "xsettings" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "hinting" and "antialiasing". You can select the value you wish for the parameters.
DConf Editor gives useful information for the selected parameter thanks to the fields "Summary" and "Description".
The old gnome-appearance-properties is not available under Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
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answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
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+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
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Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
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Aleksandar is correct. You can change the system font settings by installing gnome-tweak-tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool). However, it should be also noted that at this time, doing so also forces you to install all of GNOME-Shell, mutter, clutter, and about 20 other packages.
It's far from the end of the world, but it seems excessive just to change system fonts. (Confession: I did it anyway :).
I doubt it actually needs these things since the tool itself runs fine under Unity, however that's the way the package dependencies are currently set up.
Also note: The fact that you can't change the system fonts from "Appearance" any longer is not a design decision made by Ubuntu developers. These settings were removed from GNOME 3 by upstream GNOME. That this change appears in 11.10 is a result of the migration from GNOME 2.x to GNOME 3 libraries and tools.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
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If you install Ubuntu-Tweak, you can change the font settings from their own tab. It is not yet at a stable version however, so the general "use at your own risk" warning applies.
The benefit is: you don't need to install GNOME-Shell.
To install it, first add this PPA:
ppa:tualatrix/next
and then install ubuntu-tweak in the software center.
There is also another option, which is less "official", but works well. It is a font settings dialogue for the GNOME Control Center.
You can get it here: http://gnomefiles.org/content/show.php/GNOME+Font+Settings?content=146126
Example:
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
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The gnome-tweak-tool now supports changing all Gnome desktop fonts.
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
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I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
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Use Gnome Tweak tool
Install it using the below commands in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Once installed goto Tweaks>>fonts
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
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Also can use "MyUnity"
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You can use gnome-tweak-tool.Search it in synaptic.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
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I couldn't find it either.
I came to the conclusion that installing an app called MyUnity was the most reasonable solution for now. In the Ubuntu Software Centre search for: MyUnity, or:
sudo apt-get install myunity
Once installed and launched, try tweaking the settings under "font."
Hope this helps.
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For Unity interface users, customisation of fonts can be done using unity-tweak-tool
For 12.04:
For Unity interface users, they have their own tweak-tool. Customisation of Fonts in 12.04 can be done through myunity
For gnome-shell/combined gnome-shell & unity users, this font customisation can be done through gnome-tweak-tool as described below.
For 11.10 and above (and GNOME users):
The move to gnome3 has streamlined many of the customisation features that were available in gnome2.
gnome-tweak-tool
(Click here to install it)
For example - the picture below shows theme options as well as fonts customisation.
Unfortunately there is a special workaround for Firefox fonts if you wish to disable antialiasing. For that, you will need to run this command in a terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/fonts/conf.d/10-antialias.conf
Then replace "true" with "false", save the file, and restart Firefox.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:00
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So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
7
@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
1
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
add a comment |
13.04 and later
For Unity interface users, customisation of fonts can be done using unity-tweak-tool
For 12.04:
For Unity interface users, they have their own tweak-tool. Customisation of Fonts in 12.04 can be done through myunity
For gnome-shell/combined gnome-shell & unity users, this font customisation can be done through gnome-tweak-tool as described below.
For 11.10 and above (and GNOME users):
The move to gnome3 has streamlined many of the customisation features that were available in gnome2.
gnome-tweak-tool
(Click here to install it)
For example - the picture below shows theme options as well as fonts customisation.
Unfortunately there is a special workaround for Firefox fonts if you wish to disable antialiasing. For that, you will need to run this command in a terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/fonts/conf.d/10-antialias.conf
Then replace "true" with "false", save the file, and restart Firefox.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:00
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answered Sep 3 '11 at 22:24
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So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
7
@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
1
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
add a comment |
13.04 and later
For Unity interface users, customisation of fonts can be done using unity-tweak-tool
For 12.04:
For Unity interface users, they have their own tweak-tool. Customisation of Fonts in 12.04 can be done through myunity
For gnome-shell/combined gnome-shell & unity users, this font customisation can be done through gnome-tweak-tool as described below.
For 11.10 and above (and GNOME users):
The move to gnome3 has streamlined many of the customisation features that were available in gnome2.
gnome-tweak-tool
(Click here to install it)
For example - the picture below shows theme options as well as fonts customisation.
Unfortunately there is a special workaround for Firefox fonts if you wish to disable antialiasing. For that, you will need to run this command in a terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/fonts/conf.d/10-antialias.conf
Then replace "true" with "false", save the file, and restart Firefox.
edited Mar 11 '17 at 19:00
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answered Sep 3 '11 at 22:24
fossfreedom♦fossfreedom
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13.04 and later
For Unity interface users, customisation of fonts can be done using unity-tweak-tool
For 12.04:
For Unity interface users, they have their own tweak-tool. Customisation of Fonts in 12.04 can be done through myunity
For gnome-shell/combined gnome-shell & unity users, this font customisation can be done through gnome-tweak-tool as described below.
For 11.10 and above (and GNOME users):
The move to gnome3 has streamlined many of the customisation features that were available in gnome2.
gnome-tweak-tool
(Click here to install it)
For example - the picture below shows theme options as well as fonts customisation.
Unfortunately there is a special workaround for Firefox fonts if you wish to disable antialiasing. For that, you will need to run this command in a terminal:
gksudo gedit /etc/fonts/conf.d/10-antialias.conf
Then replace "true" with "false", save the file, and restart Firefox.
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So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
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@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
1
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
add a comment |
14
So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
7
@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
1
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
14
14
So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
So, I have to download a special package to change the font? Surely, you can't be serious?
– Steve Pitchers
Aug 6 '14 at 17:41
7
7
@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
@StevePitchers : I am. And don't call me Shirley!
– kervin
Jan 24 '15 at 21:35
1
1
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
At version 15.10, we still need to use 2 (two) 3rd party tools for such "System Settings": "Unity Tweak Tool" gets updated better, but it still lacks a number of features that "Ubuntu Tweak" includes such as "Desktop Font".
– Sadi
Nov 14 '15 at 11:06
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
It seems any "tweak" utility is not found for ubuntu 16.04
– paul23
Mar 17 '18 at 16:56
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In Oneiric (11.10), I wasn't interested in installing GNOME Shell just to change font sizes. This will do it via command-line:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface document-font-name 'Sans 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface font-name 'Ubuntu 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface monospace-font-name 'Ubuntu Mono 11'
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
gconftool --set /apps/metacity/general/titlebar_font 'Ubuntu Bold 10' --type STRING
The fontfaces are the same as in default Oneiric, but sized down to what looked like much more manageable sizes.
add a comment |
In Oneiric (11.10), I wasn't interested in installing GNOME Shell just to change font sizes. This will do it via command-line:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface document-font-name 'Sans 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface font-name 'Ubuntu 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface monospace-font-name 'Ubuntu Mono 11'
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
gconftool --set /apps/metacity/general/titlebar_font 'Ubuntu Bold 10' --type STRING
The fontfaces are the same as in default Oneiric, but sized down to what looked like much more manageable sizes.
add a comment |
In Oneiric (11.10), I wasn't interested in installing GNOME Shell just to change font sizes. This will do it via command-line:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface document-font-name 'Sans 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface font-name 'Ubuntu 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface monospace-font-name 'Ubuntu Mono 11'
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
gconftool --set /apps/metacity/general/titlebar_font 'Ubuntu Bold 10' --type STRING
The fontfaces are the same as in default Oneiric, but sized down to what looked like much more manageable sizes.
In Oneiric (11.10), I wasn't interested in installing GNOME Shell just to change font sizes. This will do it via command-line:
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface document-font-name 'Sans 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface font-name 'Ubuntu 10'
gsettings set org.gnome.desktop.interface monospace-font-name 'Ubuntu Mono 11'
gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
gconftool --set /apps/metacity/general/titlebar_font 'Ubuntu Bold 10' --type STRING
The fontfaces are the same as in default Oneiric, but sized down to what looked like much more manageable sizes.
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For 11.04 and earlier:
Right click on the desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" and then click the Fonts tab. Couldn't be easier!
(NB: After playing with these setting you may wish to reset your font configuration.)
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For 11.04 and earlier:
Right click on the desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" and then click the Fonts tab. Couldn't be easier!
(NB: After playing with these setting you may wish to reset your font configuration.)
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For 11.04 and earlier:
Right click on the desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" and then click the Fonts tab. Couldn't be easier!
(NB: After playing with these setting you may wish to reset your font configuration.)
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For 11.04 and earlier:
Right click on the desktop and select "Change Desktop Background" and then click the Fonts tab. Couldn't be easier!
(NB: After playing with these setting you may wish to reset your font configuration.)
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gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
Where Ubuntu 10 is the font and size you want to use. It defaults at Ubuntu 11.
answered Oct 16 '11 at 1:56
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gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
Where Ubuntu 10 is the font and size you want to use. It defaults at Ubuntu 11.
answered Oct 16 '11 at 1:56
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gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
Where Ubuntu 10 is the font and size you want to use. It defaults at Ubuntu 11.
answered Oct 16 '11 at 1:56
zpletanzpletan
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gsettings set org.gnome.nautilus.desktop font 'Ubuntu 10'
Where Ubuntu 10 is the font and size you want to use. It defaults at Ubuntu 11.
answered Oct 16 '11 at 1:56
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- Install Advanced Settings (aka
gnome-tweak-tool) from the Software Center
- Click the dash button or press the Super key,search for
Advanced Settingsand launch it.
- Click on Fonts and adjust the Font settings .
edited Oct 13 '11 at 12:50
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Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
add a comment |
- Install Advanced Settings (aka
gnome-tweak-tool) from the Software Center
- Click the dash button or press the Super key,search for
Advanced Settingsand launch it.
- Click on Fonts and adjust the Font settings .
edited Oct 13 '11 at 12:50
Oli♦
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answered Oct 13 '11 at 12:43
LincityLincity
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Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
add a comment |
- Install Advanced Settings (aka
gnome-tweak-tool) from the Software Center
- Click the dash button or press the Super key,search for
Advanced Settingsand launch it.
- Click on Fonts and adjust the Font settings .
edited Oct 13 '11 at 12:50
Oli♦
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answered Oct 13 '11 at 12:43
LincityLincity
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- Install Advanced Settings (aka
gnome-tweak-tool) from the Software Center
- Click the dash button or press the Super key,search for
Advanced Settingsand launch it.
- Click on Fonts and adjust the Font settings .
edited Oct 13 '11 at 12:50
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Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
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Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
Is this the same as @fossfreedom's answer above?
– zpletan
Oct 16 '11 at 2:08
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@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
@zpletan Yes original I answered this on another question but then these questions were merged.
– Lincity
Oct 16 '11 at 5:12
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For Ubuntu 11.10 and newer
You can also install DConf Editor ("dconf-tools" package [only a few KB]) from Ubuntu Software Center.
To change fonts and/or their size
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "desktop" -> "interface" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "document-font-name", "font-name" and "monospace-font-name". You can replace the font name and/or its size by the one you wish for each parameter;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "nautilus" -> "desktop" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "font". You can type the name of the font you wish followed by its size (Example : "Ubuntu 11") as value.
To change fonts hinting and/or antialiasing
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "settings-daemon" -> "plugins" -> "xsettings" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "hinting" and "antialiasing". You can select the value you wish for the parameters.
DConf Editor gives useful information for the selected parameter thanks to the fields "Summary" and "Description".
The old gnome-appearance-properties is not available under Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
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+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
1
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
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For Ubuntu 11.10 and newer
You can also install DConf Editor ("dconf-tools" package [only a few KB]) from Ubuntu Software Center.
To change fonts and/or their size
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "desktop" -> "interface" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "document-font-name", "font-name" and "monospace-font-name". You can replace the font name and/or its size by the one you wish for each parameter;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "nautilus" -> "desktop" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "font". You can type the name of the font you wish followed by its size (Example : "Ubuntu 11") as value.
To change fonts hinting and/or antialiasing
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "settings-daemon" -> "plugins" -> "xsettings" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "hinting" and "antialiasing". You can select the value you wish for the parameters.
DConf Editor gives useful information for the selected parameter thanks to the fields "Summary" and "Description".
The old gnome-appearance-properties is not available under Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
1
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
add a comment |
For Ubuntu 11.10 and newer
You can also install DConf Editor ("dconf-tools" package [only a few KB]) from Ubuntu Software Center.
To change fonts and/or their size
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "desktop" -> "interface" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "document-font-name", "font-name" and "monospace-font-name". You can replace the font name and/or its size by the one you wish for each parameter;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "nautilus" -> "desktop" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "font". You can type the name of the font you wish followed by its size (Example : "Ubuntu 11") as value.
To change fonts hinting and/or antialiasing
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "settings-daemon" -> "plugins" -> "xsettings" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "hinting" and "antialiasing". You can select the value you wish for the parameters.
DConf Editor gives useful information for the selected parameter thanks to the fields "Summary" and "Description".
The old gnome-appearance-properties is not available under Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
For Ubuntu 11.10 and newer
You can also install DConf Editor ("dconf-tools" package [only a few KB]) from Ubuntu Software Center.
To change fonts and/or their size
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "desktop" -> "interface" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "document-font-name", "font-name" and "monospace-font-name". You can replace the font name and/or its size by the one you wish for each parameter;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "nautilus" -> "desktop" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "font". You can type the name of the font you wish followed by its size (Example : "Ubuntu 11") as value.
To change fonts hinting and/or antialiasing
- Launch the DConf Editor;
- Open "org" -> "gnome" -> "settings-daemon" -> "plugins" -> "xsettings" in the left pane;
- In the right pane, you'll find "hinting" and "antialiasing". You can select the value you wish for the parameters.
DConf Editor gives useful information for the selected parameter thanks to the fields "Summary" and "Description".
The old gnome-appearance-properties is not available under Ubuntu 11.10 and newer.
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
edited Aug 21 '16 at 13:04
lesmana
11.9k84148
11.9k84148
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
answered Oct 31 '11 at 23:37
GolbothGolboth
1,1411914
1,1411914
+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
1
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
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+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
1
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
+1 But this doesn't help with changing fonts and their size.
– HRJ
Apr 29 '13 at 7:50
1
1
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
Yes, you're right! I originally answered another question which was only about "hinting" and "antialiasing" but it has been merged with this more complete one. I'm going to add missing information to my answer...
– Golboth
Apr 29 '13 at 12:08
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Aleksandar is correct. You can change the system font settings by installing gnome-tweak-tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool). However, it should be also noted that at this time, doing so also forces you to install all of GNOME-Shell, mutter, clutter, and about 20 other packages.
It's far from the end of the world, but it seems excessive just to change system fonts. (Confession: I did it anyway :).
I doubt it actually needs these things since the tool itself runs fine under Unity, however that's the way the package dependencies are currently set up.
Also note: The fact that you can't change the system fonts from "Appearance" any longer is not a design decision made by Ubuntu developers. These settings were removed from GNOME 3 by upstream GNOME. That this change appears in 11.10 is a result of the migration from GNOME 2.x to GNOME 3 libraries and tools.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
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Aleksandar is correct. You can change the system font settings by installing gnome-tweak-tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool). However, it should be also noted that at this time, doing so also forces you to install all of GNOME-Shell, mutter, clutter, and about 20 other packages.
It's far from the end of the world, but it seems excessive just to change system fonts. (Confession: I did it anyway :).
I doubt it actually needs these things since the tool itself runs fine under Unity, however that's the way the package dependencies are currently set up.
Also note: The fact that you can't change the system fonts from "Appearance" any longer is not a design decision made by Ubuntu developers. These settings were removed from GNOME 3 by upstream GNOME. That this change appears in 11.10 is a result of the migration from GNOME 2.x to GNOME 3 libraries and tools.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
6,84823135
add a comment |
Aleksandar is correct. You can change the system font settings by installing gnome-tweak-tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool). However, it should be also noted that at this time, doing so also forces you to install all of GNOME-Shell, mutter, clutter, and about 20 other packages.
It's far from the end of the world, but it seems excessive just to change system fonts. (Confession: I did it anyway :).
I doubt it actually needs these things since the tool itself runs fine under Unity, however that's the way the package dependencies are currently set up.
Also note: The fact that you can't change the system fonts from "Appearance" any longer is not a design decision made by Ubuntu developers. These settings were removed from GNOME 3 by upstream GNOME. That this change appears in 11.10 is a result of the migration from GNOME 2.x to GNOME 3 libraries and tools.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
6,84823135
Aleksandar is correct. You can change the system font settings by installing gnome-tweak-tool (sudo apt-get install gnome-tweak-tool). However, it should be also noted that at this time, doing so also forces you to install all of GNOME-Shell, mutter, clutter, and about 20 other packages.
It's far from the end of the world, but it seems excessive just to change system fonts. (Confession: I did it anyway :).
I doubt it actually needs these things since the tool itself runs fine under Unity, however that's the way the package dependencies are currently set up.
Also note: The fact that you can't change the system fonts from "Appearance" any longer is not a design decision made by Ubuntu developers. These settings were removed from GNOME 3 by upstream GNOME. That this change appears in 11.10 is a result of the migration from GNOME 2.x to GNOME 3 libraries and tools.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
6,84823135
edited Sep 18 '11 at 18:48
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
6,84823135
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
6,84823135
answered Sep 18 '11 at 17:57
Mark RussellMark Russell
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If you install Ubuntu-Tweak, you can change the font settings from their own tab. It is not yet at a stable version however, so the general "use at your own risk" warning applies.
The benefit is: you don't need to install GNOME-Shell.
To install it, first add this PPA:
ppa:tualatrix/next
and then install ubuntu-tweak in the software center.
There is also another option, which is less "official", but works well. It is a font settings dialogue for the GNOME Control Center.
You can get it here: http://gnomefiles.org/content/show.php/GNOME+Font+Settings?content=146126
Example:
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
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add a comment |
If you install Ubuntu-Tweak, you can change the font settings from their own tab. It is not yet at a stable version however, so the general "use at your own risk" warning applies.
The benefit is: you don't need to install GNOME-Shell.
To install it, first add this PPA:
ppa:tualatrix/next
and then install ubuntu-tweak in the software center.
There is also another option, which is less "official", but works well. It is a font settings dialogue for the GNOME Control Center.
You can get it here: http://gnomefiles.org/content/show.php/GNOME+Font+Settings?content=146126
Example:
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
44.6k25140231
add a comment |
If you install Ubuntu-Tweak, you can change the font settings from their own tab. It is not yet at a stable version however, so the general "use at your own risk" warning applies.
The benefit is: you don't need to install GNOME-Shell.
To install it, first add this PPA:
ppa:tualatrix/next
and then install ubuntu-tweak in the software center.
There is also another option, which is less "official", but works well. It is a font settings dialogue for the GNOME Control Center.
You can get it here: http://gnomefiles.org/content/show.php/GNOME+Font+Settings?content=146126
Example:
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
44.6k25140231
If you install Ubuntu-Tweak, you can change the font settings from their own tab. It is not yet at a stable version however, so the general "use at your own risk" warning applies.
The benefit is: you don't need to install GNOME-Shell.
To install it, first add this PPA:
ppa:tualatrix/next
and then install ubuntu-tweak in the software center.
There is also another option, which is less "official", but works well. It is a font settings dialogue for the GNOME Control Center.
You can get it here: http://gnomefiles.org/content/show.php/GNOME+Font+Settings?content=146126
Example:
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
44.6k25140231
edited Nov 12 '11 at 20:45
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
44.6k25140231
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
44.6k25140231
answered Oct 31 '11 at 22:36
RolandiXor♦RolandiXor
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The gnome-tweak-tool now supports changing all Gnome desktop fonts.
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
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I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
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The gnome-tweak-tool now supports changing all Gnome desktop fonts.
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
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answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
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I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
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The gnome-tweak-tool now supports changing all Gnome desktop fonts.
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
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answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
291
The gnome-tweak-tool now supports changing all Gnome desktop fonts.
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
27.7k881112
answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
291
edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
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edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
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edited Apr 27 '12 at 1:09
desgua
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27.7k881112
answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
291
answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
291
answered Oct 17 '11 at 20:33
user28430user28430
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291
I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
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I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
I do not see that option.
– Rasmus
Mar 5 '12 at 17:46
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Use Gnome Tweak tool
Install it using the below commands in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Once installed goto Tweaks>>fonts
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
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Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
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Use Gnome Tweak tool
Install it using the below commands in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Once installed goto Tweaks>>fonts
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
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Use Gnome Tweak tool
Install it using the below commands in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Once installed goto Tweaks>>fonts
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
Use Gnome Tweak tool
Install it using the below commands in the terminal.
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:tualatrix/ppa
sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install ubuntu-tweak
Once installed goto Tweaks>>fonts
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
answered May 7 '12 at 14:57
Srinivas GowdaSrinivas Gowda
1,9581224
1,9581224
Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
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Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
Also can use "MyUnity"
– Web-E
May 7 '12 at 14:58
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You can use gnome-tweak-tool.Search it in synaptic.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
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You can use gnome-tweak-tool.Search it in synaptic.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
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You can use gnome-tweak-tool.Search it in synaptic.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
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You can use gnome-tweak-tool.Search it in synaptic.
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
684415
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
684415
answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
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answered Sep 18 '11 at 15:59
AleksandarAleksandar
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I couldn't find it either.
I came to the conclusion that installing an app called MyUnity was the most reasonable solution for now. In the Ubuntu Software Centre search for: MyUnity, or:
sudo apt-get install myunity
Once installed and launched, try tweaking the settings under "font."
Hope this helps.
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
add a comment |
I couldn't find it either.
I came to the conclusion that installing an app called MyUnity was the most reasonable solution for now. In the Ubuntu Software Centre search for: MyUnity, or:
sudo apt-get install myunity
Once installed and launched, try tweaking the settings under "font."
Hope this helps.
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
add a comment |
I couldn't find it either.
I came to the conclusion that installing an app called MyUnity was the most reasonable solution for now. In the Ubuntu Software Centre search for: MyUnity, or:
sudo apt-get install myunity
Once installed and launched, try tweaking the settings under "font."
Hope this helps.
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
I couldn't find it either.
I came to the conclusion that installing an app called MyUnity was the most reasonable solution for now. In the Ubuntu Software Centre search for: MyUnity, or:
sudo apt-get install myunity
Once installed and launched, try tweaking the settings under "font."
Hope this helps.
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
answered May 7 '12 at 15:00
conner_bwconner_bw
6691816
6691816
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