When to use default fallback fonts in Linux?
The default/fallback/substitution fonts are those used when an application or webpage doesn’t specify a specific font or when a character glyph is not available in the selected font. When the CSS contains “font-family: sans”, which font is that? Note: I’m using an Ubuntu-based distribution, but the details should apply anywhere fontconfig is used.
How do you change the default font in Ubuntu?
Choose a new font for ‘ Default font ‘ by clicking the font field and selecting an alternative using the font picker. When you find a font you like you can adjust the font size to suit your tastes. Then, when done, click ‘Select’ to apply the change! If needed, repeat the same steps to pick a new ‘ Window Title Font ‘.
How to undo any font tweaks in Ubuntu?
To undo any font tweaks you make change the interface, document and window title fonts in GNOME Tweaks back to Ubuntu’s default settings, which are as follows: Which fonts do you use on your Linux desktop?
Can you change the GNOME Shell font in Ubuntu?
On Ubuntu 20.04 changing the ‘Interface Text’ will also change GNOME Shell font too (meaning no additional hacks or workarounds are required). To fully complete the look you may wish to change the ‘ Legacy Window Title Font ‘ too.
Where is ” tofu ” for ” font fallback box glyph?
Google and Adobe, who are jointly involved in one of the largest co-ordinated efforts to create a pan-Unicode font family – the Noto fonts mentioned in your question – use “tofu” or “tofu-like blank” to refer to a glyph with a rectangular outline reminiscent of a block of tofu.
What should the shape of a notdef glyph be?
It is recommended that the shape of the .notdef glyph be either an empty rectangle, a rectangle with a question mark inside of it, or a rectangle with an “X”. Creative shapes, like swirls or other symbols, may not be recognized by users as indicating that a glyph is missing from the font and is not being displayed at that location.” ( Source)