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on-line_resources:faq:fonts [2010/12/15 11:33]
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on-line_resources:faq:fonts [2011/06/14 13:37] (current)
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 ====== How to install fonts ====== ====== How to install fonts ======
 +===== Farsi =====
 +To install Farsi fonts on your workstation:​
  
 +  * download the zip file from [[http://​www.farsiweb.ir/​font/​farsifonts-0.4.zip]];​
 +  * extract the font files using a program such as unzip (on Linux);
 +  * after decompressing,​ you will have a folder called farsifonts-0.4 with 14 files, 10 of which having the .ttf extension;
 +  * create a folder called " **.fonts** " in your home directory (NB: the name starts with a " . " );
 +  * copy the .ttf files to the folder you have created;  ​
 +  * run the **fc-cache** command in a terminal;
 +  * logout and then log back in.
 +
 +
 +To install standard Persian keyboard layout:
 +
 +  * open keyboard preferences dialog by choosing **Desktop -> Preferences -> Keyboard Preferences**;​
 +  * choose **Layouts** tab;
 +  * click on **Add**... button;
 +  * choose **Persian keyboard layout** in the dialog that appears.
 +
 +You can switch between the different Keyboard layouts by pressing the **two Shift keys** at the same time. You can modify this behavior in the //Layout Options// tab in keyboard preferences.
 +
 +==== REFERENCE ====
 +http://​www.farsiweb.ir/​wiki/​Install_Font
 +
 +http://​www.farsiweb.ir/​wiki/​Install_Keyboard