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--- linux_wiki:zsh_and_oh-my-zsh [2018/08/02 22:40]
billdozor [Install Powerline Fonts]
+++ linux_wiki:zsh_and_oh-my-zsh [2018/08/14 09:44]
billdozor [Install Fonts: Windows]
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 Easily change your zsh theme.
+  * List of all theme names/screenshots here: https://github.com/robbyrussell/oh-my-zsh/wiki/Themes
+  * Agnoster theme: https://github.com/agnoster/agnoster-zsh-theme
-List of all theme names/screenshots here: https://github.com/robbyrussell/oh-my-zsh/wiki/Themes
+\\
+Example: Change to agnoster theme
   * Edit zsh config<code bash>vim ~/.zshrc
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 ZSH_THEME="agnoster"</code>
   * Re-read config changes<code bash>source ~/.zshrc</code>
+    * **Note**: The agnoster theme relies upon Powerline fonts for certain symbols. See next section in order to install the font.
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 The powerline fonts are intended for use with the agnoster theme (they properly display certain symbols that it uses), but are a clean looking set of fonts that would be a great addition any in case.
+==== Install Fonts: Linux ====
   * Clone the repo<code bash>git clone https://github.com/powerline/fonts.git</code>
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   * Quit your terminal and re-open it
   * Configure your terminal to use a PowerLine regular font
-    * GNOME Terminal
+    * **GNOME Terminal**
       * Edit > Profile Preferences
       * Check "Custom font", then click the font name
       * Browse to and select a Powerline font (such as "Meslo LG L for Powerline Regular")
-    * Konsole (KDE Terminal)
+    * **Konsole (KDE Terminal)**
       * Settings > Manage Profiles
       * Click either "Edit Profile" or "New Profile"
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         * Click "OK"
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 **Note**: If Symbols aren't displaying properly, close the terminal application and re-open it for the fonts to load. (And verify you are using a Powerline font)
+\\
+==== Install Fonts: Windows ====
+  * Open a web browser to the git repo: https://github.com/powerline/fonts
+  * Click the "Clone or download" drop down, then click "Download ZIP"
+  * Extract somewhere temporary
+  * Copy and paste all of the .ttf files from "Meslo Slashed" into C:\Windows\Fonts\
+    * You will be prompted if you would like to install the fonts
+\\
+  * **Configure Putty/Kitty** to use the new font
+    * Open Putty/Kitty (optionally, load a saved session's settings)
+    * Settings > Window > Appearance
+      * Under Font settings
+        * Check the box "Allow selection of variable-pitch fonts"
+        * Click the "Change" button
+        * Browse to "Meslo LG L for Powerline" and click "OK"
+      * Save the session settings
+\\
+  * **Configure colors** (Solarized Dark)
+    * Open Putty/Kitty (optionally, load a saved session's settings)
+    * Settings > Window > Colours
+      * Select each color to adjust and change the RGB values<code bash>
+</code>
+      * Click Apply
+      * Save settings to session
+    * Alternative registry imports: https://github.com/altercation/solarized/tree/master/putty-colors-solarized
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