Fonts

This section describes how to set the fonts used in various screen elements. The SlickEdit Core editor and views do not use the Eclipse color and font settings.

SlickEditŪ Core provides the capability to change the fonts used by edit windows, the command line, status text, and other screen elements. Recommended fonts are listed. You can also set fonts for editor windows.

Tip

Xft fonts are supported on Linux by default.

Setting Fonts for Screen Elements

To configure font settings for screen elements, use the Fonts options screen (Window → SlickEdit Preferences → Appearance → Fonts). For a description of each option, see Font Options.

Tip

"Regular" editor windows that do not use Unicode fonts are controlled by the SBCS/DBCS Source Windows element.

Recommended Fonts for Elements

Font recommendations are given for the best screen display. The information below contains recommended fonts for some of the screen elements.

Note

Some font names are portable font names which are translated into other fonts. This allows Slick-CŪ macros and dialog boxes to be portable across Windows and UNIX.

Command Line Fonts

The following table contains recommendations, based on the operating system, for the Command Line font element:

Platform

Font Recommendation

Windows

Choose Courier, Courier New, OEM Fixed Font, or Terminal fonts for the most visually appealing character displays.

Linux

Choose Courier, Lucida Sans Typewriter or a console font for the most visually appealing character displays. If these fonts are not visible, look for the UNIX fonts below.

UNIX

Choose Adobe Courier, B&H Lucida Typewriter, or Width x Height family fonts for the most visually appealing fixed fonts.

Selection List Fonts

Choose Courier for best display of selection lists that need a fixed font.

Dialog Box Fonts

Choose MS Sans Serif as an attractive font for dialogs.

Text Box Fonts

Choose System or MS Sans Serif for fonts used in text boxes.

SBCS/DBCS Source Window Fonts

This is the element used for all non-Unicode source windows. Choose Terminal for the most attractive visual display.

Unicode Source Window Fonts

Default Unicode Font is the default font for the Unicode Source Windows element. When this font is selected, the Arial Unicode MS font is used if it is installed. Otherwise, the ANSI Fixed Font is used, which only supports the English character set. Arial Unicode MS is a fairly complete font which is included with Microsoft Office. Currently, no version of Windows ships with a complete Unicode font. For more information on Unicode support, see Using Unicode.