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Guide for improving Arch Linux font rendering, emoji support, and font fallback for a cleaner desktop experience.
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# Arch Linux Font Improvement Guide
# Table of Contents
- [Synopsis](#synopsis)
- [Improving Font Rendering and Compatibility on Arch Linux](#improving-font-rendering-and-compatibility-on-arch-linux)
- [Step 1: Install Recommended Fonts](#step-1-install-recommended-fonts)
- [Recommended Fonts](#recommended-fonts)
- [Optional but Highly Recommended Fonts](#optional-but-highly-recommended-fonts)
- [Available on the AUR](#available-on-the-aur)
- [Popular Monospaced Fonts](#popular-monospaced-fonts)
- [Step 2: Create XML Configuration File](#step-2-create-xml-configuration-file)
- [Example XML File](#example-xml-file)
- [Step 3: Disable Bitmap Fonts](#step-3-disable-bitmap-fonts)
- [Step 4: Configure X11 Settings (Only for X11)](#step-4-configure-x11-settings-only-for-x11)
- [Step 5: Create Symbolic Links](#step-5-create-symbolic-links)
- [Step 6: Edit freetype2.sh File](#step-6-edit-freetype2sh-file)
- [Step 7: Refresh Font Cache](#step-7-refresh-font-cache)
- [Step 8: Reboot](#step-8-reboot)
- [Sources](#sources)
- [License](#license)
## Synopsis
After installing Arch Linux, you may wonder why the fonts in Arch Linux look so bland compared to Windows and macOS. The reason is that out of the box, Arch Linux doesn't implement many font rendering techniques to make the fonts look clear and legible. Essentially, there isn't much happening behind the scenes, so the text appears rather plain. Additionally, some apps or websites may display tofu (□) due to missing font support. Fortunately, these issues are relatively easy to fix, and this guide will discuss the solutions.
<figure>
<img src="images/tofu_example.png" alt="Tofu Example">
<figcaption>Example of Tofu</figcaption>
</figure>
> [!CAUTION]
> The following tweaks should work fine for most people, but as with anything in life, results may vary. If you need further assistance, feel free to leave a comment or consult the Arch Wiki. Furthermore, if you wish not to have any emoji support, be sure to ignore packages ending in or containing the word "emoji" and remove them if present.
> [!NOTE]
> These tips were created specifically for Arch Linux, but they should work for other Linux distributions with slight modifications. If something doesn't work for your particular distro, please use your distro's official documentation or support forum(s).
## Improving Font Rendering and Compatibility on Arch Linux
### Step 1: Install Recommended Fonts
Download and install the recommended fonts.
> [!TIP]
> If the fonts aren't available in the main repositories, check the AUR.
#### Recommended Fonts
```sh
sudo pacman -S noto-fonts noto-fonts-cjk noto-fonts-emoji noto-fonts-extra
```
#### Optional but Highly Recommended Fonts
```sh
sudo pacman -S ttf-liberation ttf-dejavu ttf-roboto
```
#### Available on the AUR
> [!TIP]
> For AUR packages you'll have to either install them manually or use a package manager.
> In this example, I'll be using paru, but feel free to use whatever you want.
```sh
paru -S ttf-symbola
```
#### Popular Monospaced Fonts
```sh
sudo pacman -S ttf-jetbrains-mono ttf-fira-code ttf-hack adobe-source-code-pro-fonts
```
### Step 2: Create XML Configuration File
Create a local or global XML file to apply font rendering effects.
**Global directory:** `/etc/fonts/local.conf`
**Per user directory:** `~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf`
#### Example XML File
> [!TIP]
> Feel free to modify this XML file if you don't need emoji support or certain features.
> If you don't know what you're doing, just leave it as is.
```xml
<?xml version="1.0"?>
<!DOCTYPE fontconfig SYSTEM "urn:fontconfig:fonts.dtd">
<fontconfig>
<!-- Apply text rasterization, hinting, and anti-aliasing -->
<match target="font">
<edit name="antialias" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
</edit>
<edit name="hinting" mode="assign">
<bool>true</bool>
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