From f5e855b3ad77578fe01b6e60e3459db5264c4561 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Robert Ricci Date: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 12:02:23 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Direct user to rebuild fc-cache in font FAQ The configuration file that's suggested to force a font to show up as monospace is very helpful, but it appears you may need to force fontconfig to rebuild the cache in order for the change to take effect. --- docs/faq.rst | 5 +++++ 1 file changed, 5 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/faq.rst b/docs/faq.rst index 8d7b20ee2..29f976298 100644 --- a/docs/faq.rst +++ b/docs/faq.rst @@ -189,6 +189,11 @@ following :file:`~/.config/fontconfig/fonts.conf`:: +After creating (or modifying) this file, you may need to run the following +command to rebuild your fontconfig cache:: + + fc-cache -r + Then, the font will be available in ``kitty list-fonts``.