From c2a946c8c8bde00fc5145eedd1a52941b7da6cfd Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Rasmus Andersson Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2020 14:05:15 -0700 Subject: update installation instructions --- misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt | 9 ++++++--- misc/dist/install-linux.txt | 4 ++-- misc/dist/install-mac.txt | 30 ++++++++++++------------------ misc/dist/install-win.txt | 23 +++++++++++------------ 4 files changed, 31 insertions(+), 35 deletions(-) (limited to 'misc/dist') diff --git a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt b/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt index 0ef57aae4..610de8880 100644 --- a/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt +++ b/misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt @@ -1,9 +1,12 @@ Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints -and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. +and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with +TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers. -The folder called "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" contains font files with -ClearType hints. All other folders contains font files without hints. +Hinted fonts looks different than unhinted fonts, especially at small sizes. +Before deciding to use these hinted fonts, consider the differences in +appearance compared to the regular fonts — you may prefer unhinted fonts for +some uses. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- diff --git a/misc/dist/install-linux.txt b/misc/dist/install-linux.txt index b7a065452..7e83c95f8 100644 --- a/misc/dist/install-linux.txt +++ b/misc/dist/install-linux.txt @@ -7,8 +7,8 @@ differently. These instructions are for the most common Linux distributions: 1. Create a folder called ".fonts" in your home directory. Example: mkdir -p ~/.fonts -2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter" folder into your .fonts directory - Example: cp "Inter/*.otf" ~/.fonts/ +2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter Desktop" folder into your .fonts directory + Example: cp "Inter Desktop"/*.otf ~/.fonts/ You may have to restart apps and/or your window server session. diff --git a/misc/dist/install-mac.txt b/misc/dist/install-mac.txt index 2296e2610..36c0517d4 100644 --- a/misc/dist/install-mac.txt +++ b/misc/dist/install-mac.txt @@ -1,24 +1,18 @@ -Installing traditional static/constant font files on macOS: -1. Copy the "Inter" folder -2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder -3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN. -4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders -5. Paste the "Inter" folder +Installing font files on macOS -Installing variable font on macOS: +Using Font Book: -1. Copy the "Inter.otf" file in the "Inter (Variable)" folder -2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder -3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN. -4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders -5. Paste the "Inter.otf" file +1. Open the "Font Book" application. +2. In the main menu, select File, then Add Fonts... +3. Find the "Inter Desktop" folder, select the folder (or open the folder and + select all the files inside the folder) and press the Open button. -Note that you can install both the traditional static fonts AND variable fonts -alongside each other: Use the "Inter" and "Inter V (Variable)" folders. -The "Inter V (Variable)" folder contains Inter named "Inter V", avoiding name -conflicts. -Having issues? Are you using an older version of macOS (older than 10.13)? -Then you'll want to install the non-variable fonts (top of this document.) +Using Finder: + +1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder +2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder and go to: ~/Library/Fonts +3. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders +4. Paste the "Inter Desktop" folder diff --git a/misc/dist/install-win.txt b/misc/dist/install-win.txt index 478d5218a..85c22af00 100644 --- a/misc/dist/install-win.txt +++ b/misc/dist/install-win.txt @@ -1,11 +1,10 @@ Installing on Windows 10: -1. Open the "Inter" folder -2. Select all font files -3. Copy and paste the font files to your Desktop -4. Select all the font files on your Desktop -5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users" +1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder in the zip file to your Desktop. +2. Open the "Inter Desktop" folder on your Desktop. +4. Select all font files. +5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users". If you have a previous installation of Inter, you should make sure to remove those fonts files before installing new ones. You need to @@ -15,12 +14,12 @@ global. ClearType-hinted fonts - Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType - on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a - system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility - of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are - not always a good thing. +Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType +on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a +system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility +of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are +not always a good thing. - If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the - "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" folder instead of "Inter". +If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the +"Inter Hinted for Windows/Desktop" folder instead of "Inter Desktop". -- cgit v1.2.3