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## :material-format-font: What are Nerd Fonts?

![Nerd Fonts](images/nerd_fonts_site_small.png){ align=right } Nerd Fonts are a collection of modified fonts aimed at developers. In particular, "iconic fonts" such as [Font Awesome](https://fontawesome.com/), [Devicons](https://devicon.dev/), and [Octicons](https://primer.style/foundations/icons) are used to add extra glyphs.
![Nerd Fonts](images/nerd_fonts_site_small.png){ align=right } Nerd Fonts is a collection of modified fonts aimed at developers. In particular, "iconic fonts" such as [Font Awesome](https://fontawesome.com/), [Devicons](https://devicon.dev/), and [Octicons](https://primer.style/foundations/icons) are used to add extra glyphs.

Nerd Fonts also takes the most popular programming fonts such as MonoLisa or SourceCode Pro and modifies them by adding a group of glyphs (icons). A font patcher is available if the font you would like to use has not already been edited. There is also a preview feature where you can see how the font should look in the editor. For more information, check out the project's main [site](https://www.nerdfonts.com/).
Nerd Fonts also takes the most popular programming fonts, such as MonoLisa or SourceCode Pro, and modifies them by adding a group of glyphs (icons). A font patcher is available if the font you would like to use has not already been edited. There is also a preview feature to see how the font should look in the editor. Check out the project's main [site](https://www.nerdfonts.com/) for more information.

## :material-monitor-arrow-down-variant: Download

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### :material-monitor-arrow-down-variant: Installation procedure

The installation of Nerd Fonts in Rocky Linux is done entirely from the command line thanks to the implementation of the procedure provided by the project repository [ryanoasis/nerd-fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts), the procedure uses *git* to retrieve the required fonts and *fc-cache* for their configuration.
The installation of Nerd Fonts in Rocky Linux is done entirely from the command line thanks to the implementation of the procedure provided by the project repository [ryanoasis/nerd-fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts). The procedure uses *git* to retrieve the required fonts and *fc-cache* for their configuration.

!!! Note

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git clone --filter=blob:none --sparse git@github.com:ryanoasis/nerd-fonts
```

This command downloads only the necessary files omitting the fonts contained in *patched-fonts* so as not to weigh down the local repository with fonts that later will not be used, thus allowing for selective installation.
This command downloads only the necessary files, omitting the fonts contained in *patched-fonts* so as not to weigh down the local repository with fonts that will later not be used, thus allowing for selective installation.
This guide will use the [IBM Plex Mono](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/tree/master/patched-fonts/IBMPlexMono) font, which offers a clean and slightly typographic display, features that make it particularly suitable for writing Markdown documentation.
For an overview, with preview, of available fonts you can visit the [dedicated site](https://www.programmingfonts.org/#plex-mono).
Visit the [dedicated site](https://www.programmingfonts.org/#plex-mono) for an overview and preview of available fonts.

Go to the newly created folder and then download the font set with the commands:

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!!! Note "Reserved Name"

The font during installation is renamed to *BlexMono* to comply with the SIL Open Font License (OFL) and in particular the [reserved name mechanism](http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?item_id=OFL_web_fonts_and_RFNs#14cbfd4a).
The font during installation is renamed to *BlexMono* to comply with the SIL Open Font License (OFL) and, in particular, the [reserved name mechanism](http://scripts.sil.org/cms/scripts/page.php?item_id=OFL_web_fonts_and_RFNs#14cbfd4a).

The *install.sh* script copies the fonts to the user folder `~/.local/share/fonts/` and invokes the *fc-cache* program to register them on the system. Once finished the fonts will be available for the terminal emulator, in particular we will find the following fonts installed:
The *install.sh* script copies the fonts to the user folder `~/.local/share/fonts/` and invokes the *fc-cache* program to register them on the system. Once finished, the fonts will be available for the terminal emulator; in particular, we will find the following fonts installed:

```text title="~/.local/share/fonts/"
NerdFonts/
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## :material-file-cog-outline: Configuration

At this point the Nerd Font of your choice should be available for selection. To actually select it you must refer to the desktop you are using.
At this point, the Nerd Font of your choice should be available for selection. To select it, you must refer to the desktop you are using.

![Font Manager](images/font_nerd_view.png)

If you are using the default Rocky Linux desktop (Gnome), to change the font in the terminal emulator you will just need to open `gnome-terminal`, go to "Preferences", and set the Nerd Font for your profile.
If you are using the default Rocky Linux desktop (Gnome), to change the font in the terminal emulator, you just need to open `gnome-terminal`, go to "Preferences", and set the Nerd Font for your profile.
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