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misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt
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misc/dist/about hinted fonts.txt
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Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints
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and "hinted"; with TrueType hints.
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and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with
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TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers.
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The folder called "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" contains font files with
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ClearType hints. All other folders contains font files without hints.
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Hinted fonts looks different than unhinted fonts, especially at small sizes.
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Before deciding to use these hinted fonts, consider the differences in
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appearance compared to the regular fonts — you may prefer unhinted fonts for
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some uses.
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1. Create a folder called ".fonts" in your home directory.
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Example: mkdir -p ~/.fonts
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2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter" folder into your .fonts directory
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Example: cp "Inter/*.otf" ~/.fonts/
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2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter Desktop" folder into your .fonts directory
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Example: cp "Inter Desktop"/*.otf ~/.fonts/
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You may have to restart apps and/or your window server session.
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misc/dist/install-mac.txt
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Installing traditional static/constant font files on macOS:
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1. Copy the "Inter" folder
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2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
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3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
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4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
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5. Paste the "Inter" folder
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Installing font files on macOS
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Installing variable font on macOS:
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Using Font Book:
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1. Copy the "Inter.otf" file in the "Inter (Variable)" folder
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2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
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3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
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4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
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5. Paste the "Inter.otf" file
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1. Open the "Font Book" application.
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2. In the main menu, select File, then Add Fonts...
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3. Find the "Inter Desktop" folder, select the folder (or open the folder and
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select all the files inside the folder) and press the Open button.
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Note that you can install both the traditional static fonts AND variable fonts
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alongside each other: Use the "Inter" and "Inter V (Variable)" folders.
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The "Inter V (Variable)" folder contains Inter named "Inter V", avoiding name
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conflicts.
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Having issues? Are you using an older version of macOS (older than 10.13)?
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Then you'll want to install the non-variable fonts (top of this document.)
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Using Finder:
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1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder
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2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder and go to: ~/Library/Fonts
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3. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
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4. Paste the "Inter Desktop" folder
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Installing on Windows 10:
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1. Open the "Inter" folder
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2. Select all font files
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3. Copy and paste the font files to your Desktop
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4. Select all the font files on your Desktop
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5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users"
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1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder in the zip file to your Desktop.
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2. Open the "Inter Desktop" folder on your Desktop.
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4. Select all font files.
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5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users".
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If you have a previous installation of Inter, you should make sure
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to remove those fonts files before installing new ones. You need to
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not always a good thing.
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If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the
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"Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" folder instead of "Inter".
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"Inter Hinted for Windows/Desktop" folder instead of "Inter Desktop".
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