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| − | [[Category:Fonts | + | [[Category:Fonts]] |
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| + | [[sr:MS Fonts]] | ||
| + | [[zh-CN:MS Fonts]] | ||
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{{Article summary text|Installing TrueType Microsoft fonts and emulating Windows' font rendering}} | {{Article summary text|Installing TrueType Microsoft fonts and emulating Windows' font rendering}} | ||
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{{Article summary wiki|Fonts}}: Information on adding fonts and font recommendations | {{Article summary wiki|Fonts}}: Information on adding fonts and font recommendations | ||
{{Article summary wiki|Font Configuration}}: Font setup and beautification | {{Article summary wiki|Font Configuration}}: Font setup and beautification | ||
| − | {{Article summary wiki|Java Fonts | + | {{Article summary wiki|Java Runtime Environment Fonts}}: Fonts specific to Sun's Java virtual machine |
{{Article summary end}} | {{Article summary end}} | ||
==Installation== | ==Installation== | ||
| − | {{ | + | ===Current Packages=== |
| + | {{Note|These packages do '''require access to a Windows 7/8 and/or a Office 2007''' setup or installation media, consult corresponding [[PKGBUILD]] for details.}} | ||
| + | Available in the [[Arch User Repository|AUR]]: | ||
| + | *{{AUR|ttf-win7-fonts}} — Windows 7 fonts | ||
| + | *{{AUR|ttf-office-2007-fonts}} — Microsoft Office 2007 fonts | ||
| + | *{{AUR|ttf-ms-win8}} — Windows 8 fonts | ||
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| + | ===Legacy Packages=== | ||
| + | {{Note|The fonts provided by these packages are out-of-date and are missing modern hinting instructions and the full character sets. It is recommended to use the above packages.}} | ||
| + | {{AUR|ttf-ms-fonts}} is available in the [[Arch User Repository|AUR]]. | ||
According to [http://web.archive.org/web/20020227054122/www.microsoft.com/typography/fontpack/eula.htm original Microsoft's End User License Agreement], there are ''some'' legal limitations when using the fonts. | According to [http://web.archive.org/web/20020227054122/www.microsoft.com/typography/fontpack/eula.htm original Microsoft's End User License Agreement], there are ''some'' legal limitations when using the fonts. | ||
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| + | The package includes: | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Andalé Mono|Andalé Mono]] | *[[Wikipedia:Andalé Mono|Andalé Mono]] | ||
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*[[Wikipedia:Lucida Console|Lucida Console]] | *[[Wikipedia:Lucida Console|Lucida Console]] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Sans Serif|Microsoft Sans Serif]] | *[[Wikipedia:Microsoft Sans Serif|Microsoft Sans Serif]] | ||
| − | *[[Wikipedia:Symbol (typeface)|Symbol]] | + | *<s>[[Wikipedia:Symbol (typeface)|Symbol]]</s> |
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*[[Wikipedia:Times New Roman|Times New Roman]] | *[[Wikipedia:Times New Roman|Times New Roman]] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Trebuchet MS|Trebuchet]] | *[[Wikipedia:Trebuchet MS|Trebuchet]] | ||
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*[[Wikipedia:Wingdings|Wingdings]] | *[[Wikipedia:Wingdings|Wingdings]] | ||
| − | {{ | + | You can also obtain {{AUR|ttf-tahoma}} or {{AUR|ttf-microsoft-tahoma}} from the AUR, which as you might expect contains [[Wikipedia:Tahoma (typeface)|Tahoma]]. |
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| + | {{AUR|ttf-vista-fonts}} is also available in the AUR and include: | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Calibri|Calibri]] | *[[Wikipedia:Calibri|Calibri]] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Cambria (typeface)|Cambria]] | *[[Wikipedia:Cambria (typeface)|Cambria]] | ||
| + | *[[Wikipedia:Candara|Candara]] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Consolas|Consolas]] | *[[Wikipedia:Consolas|Consolas]] | ||
*[[Wikipedia:Constantia (typeface)|Constantia]] | *[[Wikipedia:Constantia (typeface)|Constantia]] | ||
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==Sharp fonts resembling Windows XP== | ==Sharp fonts resembling Windows XP== | ||
| − | A complete guide on how to make the MS Fonts look as in Windows XP is found at http://www.sharpfonts.co.cc/. In short, install the fonts as described above and use the author's modified | + | A complete guide on how to make the MS Fonts look as in Windows XP is found at http://www.sharpfonts.co.cc/ (site down, try {{AUR|sharpfonts}} in the [[Arch User Repository|AUR]]). In short, install the fonts as described above and use the author's modified XML files. |
==Smooth fonts resembling Windows 7== | ==Smooth fonts resembling Windows 7== | ||
| − | Use [[Font Configuration#Infinality|Infinality's patched freetype2 package]], and use the Windows 7 profile in the provided local.conf. | + | Use [[Font Configuration#Infinality|Infinality's patched freetype2 package]], and use the Windows 7 profile in the provided {{ic|local.conf}}. |
Revision as of 15:46, 14 November 2012
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Contents
Installation
Current Packages
Available in the AUR:
- ttf-win7-fontsAUR — Windows 7 fonts
- ttf-office-2007-fontsAUR — Microsoft Office 2007 fonts
- ttf-ms-win8AUR — Windows 8 fonts
Legacy Packages
ttf-ms-fontsAUR is available in the AUR.
According to original Microsoft's End User License Agreement, there are some legal limitations when using the fonts.
The package includes:
- Andalé Mono
- Arial
- Arial Black
- Comic Sans
- Courier New
- Georgia
- Impact
- Lucida Sans
- Lucida Console
- Microsoft Sans Serif
Symbol- Times New Roman
- Trebuchet
- Verdana
- Webdings
- Wingdings
You can also obtain ttf-tahomaAUR or ttf-microsoft-tahomaAUR from the AUR, which as you might expect contains Tahoma.
ttf-vista-fontsAUR is also available in the AUR and include:
Sharp fonts resembling Windows XP
A complete guide on how to make the MS Fonts look as in Windows XP is found at http://www.sharpfonts.co.cc/ (site down, try sharpfontsAUR in the AUR). In short, install the fonts as described above and use the author's modified XML files.
Smooth fonts resembling Windows 7
Use Infinality's patched freetype2 package, and use the Windows 7 profile in the provided local.conf.