Īdditional attributes for the font can then be specified with other options available on the String meter. ttf/.otf file and at the very top left in the Windows font viewer using the Font Name there. The family name can be found by double clicking the font. The font is identified by specifying the family name of the font (e.g.
Specifying the font is done with the FontFace option in a String meter. Rainmeter will automatically load any fonts found in that folder, and they will be available to use as if they were installed in Windows. Using Fontsģrd-party font files can be used by creating a folder in the root level folder of the skin, and putting the font.
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It's really just a small waste of memory to install fonts that you are only using in Rainmeter. 3rd-party fonts, which you might obtain from one of those sites listed above, can easily be used in and distributed with your skins, without any need for you or your users to install them in Windows. No need to install 3rd-party fonts in Windowsįonts installed in Windows (they will be in the Windows\Fonts folder) will automatically be available for use in Rainmeter. If a font is commercial, or licensed for personal use only, it may be technically illegal for you to distribute them with your skins. A few popular places are:ĭo pay attention to the license for fonts you download and use.
There are lots of places where you can download free fonts, licensed to distribute with your skins. Fonts are used in String meters with the FontFace option.