programs_font_size

sixer · 03-30-2008, 04:26 PM

I am using Slackware 12.0 (2.6.21.5) I changed my kde font size with qtconfig, but it took effect only on kde programs. I am using other ones, such as codeblocks, eclipse, skype,pidgin and their menu font size is too small and I can't find a way to make them bigger.

colucix · 03-30-2008, 05:06 PM

Have a look at this article. In particular you may be interested in gtk-qt-engine, which is available for Slackware 12.

MannyNix · 03-31-2008, 01:05 AM

I personally like http://slackbuilds.org/repository/12...p/gtk-chtheme/

aye: screenshot

Su-Shee · 04-02-2008, 09:37 AM

On the other hand, a simple entry in .gtkrc.mine will do the trick:

Code:

style "user-font" {
        font_name = "Bitstream Vera Sans 8"
}

widget_class "*" style "user-font"

gtk-font-name="Bitstream Vera Sans 8"
gtk-xft-antialias = 1 
gtk-xft-hinting=1     
gtk-xft-hintstyle=full 
gtk-xft-rgba=rgb 
gtk-xft-dpi=98304
gtk-icon-theme-name="Iris"
... and so on

Don't put it into .gtkrc-2.0, because that's where applications (like gtk-theming apps or Gnome configuration dialogs) write into.

iiv · 04-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colucix

Have a look at this article. In particular you may be interested in gtk-qt-engine, which is available for Slackware 12.

Does it reduce speed of GTK-based applications?

Stroker · 04-08-2008, 11:30 PM

1) Create this file:
/etc/X11/xinit/.Xresources

Make perms: root root 644

2) Put this in it:
Xft.dpi: 180

3) Reboot or Restart X for it to take effect.

4) Adjust the dpi value in the above file until the menus look good in your Gtk applications like The Gimp, Firefox, etc., (use multiples of 6).

5) Now adjust your KDE fonts:
KDE Control Center > Appearance & Themes > Fonts > Adjust All Fonts > Tick the size check box > choose the size you want.

Done.

This is exactly what the "Force fonts DPI" select box in KDE Control Center does, except they only give you three choices Disabled, 96 DPI, or 120 DPI.

You'll also notice that this adjusts the fonts in the right frame of KDE Control Center when you choose a directory in the left frame.

For more information see man X under the RESOURCES header and man xrdb.

If you perfer to set it per user, instead of system wide, then create the file here:

~/.Xresources

Edit: Although this does work. I now believe it is technically not the best/correct solution.

harryhaller · 06-18-2008, 08:36 PM

Thanks Stroker - you solved a problem that has plagued me for months.

I have now got rid of the .gtkrc-2.0 file and, as you quite rightly say, kept it simple.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroker

Keep It Simple Slackers. Just use the X resource data base. That's what it's there for. First make sure X is configured to match your monitors resolution read here. Then do these in the order listed.

1) Create this file:
/etc/X11/xinit/.Xresources

Make perms: root root 644

2) Put this in it:
Xft.dpi: 180

3) Reboot or Restart X for it to take effect.

4) Adjust the dpi value in the above file until the menus look good in your Gtk applications like The Gimp, Firefox, etc., (use multiples of 6).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stroker

For more information see man X under the RESOURCES header and man xrdb.

If you perfer to set it per user, instead of system wide, then create the file here:

~/.Xresources