From 7f41b845d1326120e1911f02246dba09f4cad89a Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Terence Eden Date: Sun, 2 Feb 2020 09:43:45 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] Added page about using fonts --- Fonts.md | 25 +++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 25 insertions(+) create mode 100644 Fonts.md diff --git a/Fonts.md b/Fonts.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..e1774af --- /dev/null +++ b/Fonts.md @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +KOReader has some built-in fonts, and you can also install your own fonts. + +## Installing Fonts + +You *must* use [`.ttf`](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrueType) (TrueType Fonts). You cannot use `.woff`, `.woff2`, `.eot`, `.svg` or other font types. + +### Android +On Android devices, copy the `.ttf` font file to: + +`/koreader/fonts/` + +You may need to create the `/fonts/` directory + +## Recommended fonts + +* [Chareink](https://www.mobileread.com/forums/showthread.php?t=184056) is a Serif font specifically designed for eInk devices. +* [Fanwood](https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/fanwood) is tailored to increase readability on eInk screens. +* [Andika New Basic](https://software.sil.org/andika/download/) features clear, simply designed letters. Ideal for people learning to read. + +## Where to get more fonts + +* [FontSquirrel](https://www.fontsquirrel.com/) +* [Google Fonts](https://fonts.google.com/) +* [League of Moveable Type](https://www.theleagueofmoveabletype.com/) +* [Font Library](https://fontlibrary.org/en)