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Inter font files comes in two versions: without TrueType hints
and "hinted"; with TrueType hints.
and "hinted"; with TrueType hints. This directory contains font files with
TrueType hints for use with ClearType and other compatible shapers.
The folder called "Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" contains font files with
ClearType hints. All other folders contains font files without hints.
Hinted fonts looks different than unhinted fonts, especially at small sizes.
Before deciding to use these hinted fonts, consider the differences in
appearance compared to the regular fonts — you may prefer unhinted fonts for
some uses.
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1. Create a folder called ".fonts" in your home directory.
Example: mkdir -p ~/.fonts
2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter" folder into your .fonts directory
Example: cp "Inter/*.otf" ~/.fonts/
2. Copy the otf files in the "Inter Desktop" folder into your .fonts directory
Example: cp "Inter Desktop"/*.otf ~/.fonts/
You may have to restart apps and/or your window server session.

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Installing traditional static/constant font files on macOS:
1. Copy the "Inter" folder
2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
5. Paste the "Inter" folder
Installing font files on macOS
Installing variable font on macOS:
Using Font Book:
1. Copy the "Inter.otf" file in the "Inter (Variable)" folder
2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder
3. Enter "~/Library/Fonts" into the dialog that shows up and press RETURN.
4. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
5. Paste the "Inter.otf" file
1. Open the "Font Book" application.
2. In the main menu, select File, then Add Fonts...
3. Find the "Inter Desktop" folder, select the folder (or open the folder and
select all the files inside the folder) and press the Open button.
Note that you can install both the traditional static fonts AND variable fonts
alongside each other: Use the "Inter" and "Inter V (Variable)" folders.
The "Inter V (Variable)" folder contains Inter named "Inter V", avoiding name
conflicts.
Having issues? Are you using an older version of macOS (older than 10.13)?
Then you'll want to install the non-variable fonts (top of this document.)
Using Finder:
1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder
2. Press cmd-shift-G in Finder and go to: ~/Library/Fonts
3. Delete any existing "Inter" files and folders
4. Paste the "Inter Desktop" folder

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Installing on Windows 10:
1. Open the "Inter" folder
2. Select all font files
3. Copy and paste the font files to your Desktop
4. Select all the font files on your Desktop
5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users"
1. Copy the "Inter Desktop" folder in the zip file to your Desktop.
2. Open the "Inter Desktop" folder on your Desktop.
4. Select all font files.
5. Right-click the selected files and choose "Install for all users".
If you have a previous installation of Inter, you should make sure
to remove those fonts files before installing new ones. You need to
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ClearType-hinted fonts
Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType
on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a
system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility
of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are
not always a good thing.
Inter also comes with a version that has TrueType hints used by ClearType
on Windows. This changes the appearance of the fonts when rendered on a
system with ClearType enabled and can in some cases increase the legibility
of text. However, the hints for Inter are automatically generated and are
not always a good thing.
If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the
"Inter (Hinted, for Windows)" folder instead of "Inter".
If you do prefer to use the version with hints, use the font files in the
"Inter Hinted for Windows/Desktop" folder instead of "Inter Desktop".