From 2c8ddb6a90c7868f3b4d0f379b707fd89fa654b8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Roman Perepelitsa Date: Wed, 7 Jan 2026 10:37:21 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] docs: mention that vscode installed via snap cannot use system fonts --- README.md | 5 +++++ font.md | 5 +++++ 2 files changed, 10 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 22c68d62..7f073f3b 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -658,6 +658,11 @@ If you are using a different terminal, proceed with manual font installation. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/389133fb8c9a2347929a23702ce3039aacc46c3d/visual-studio-code-font-settings.jpg) to see how it should look like or see [this issue]( https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/671) for extra information. + + Note that software installed via [Snap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snap_\(software\)) is + unable to use system fonts. If you've install Visual Studio Code vis Snap, remove it by running + `sudo snap remove code` and install the official `.deb` build from the + [Visual Studio Code website](https://code.visualstudio.com/Download). - **GNOME Terminal** (the default Ubuntu terminal): Open *Terminal → Preferences* and click on the selected profile under *Profiles*. Check *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. diff --git a/font.md b/font.md index cb49af46..7bc81b87 100644 --- a/font.md +++ b/font.md @@ -43,6 +43,11 @@ If you are using a different terminal, proceed with manual font installation. https://raw.githubusercontent.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/389133fb8c9a2347929a23702ce3039aacc46c3d/visual-studio-code-font-settings.jpg) to see how it should look like or see [this issue]( https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k/issues/671) for extra information. + + Note that software installed via [Snap](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snap_\(software\)) is + unable to use system fonts. If you've install Visual Studio Code vis Snap, remove it by running + `sudo snap remove code` and install the official `.deb` build from the + [Visual Studio Code website](https://code.visualstudio.com/Download). - **GNOME Terminal** (the default Ubuntu terminal): Open *Terminal → Preferences* and click on the selected profile under *Profiles*. Check *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`.