In this tutorial we will perform the installation of Microsoft’s core TTF fonts on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Desktop.
In this tutorial you will learn:
- How to install Microsoft fonts
- How to update fonts cache files
- How to confirm new fonts installation
Software Requirements and Conventions Used
Category | Requirements, Conventions or Software Version Used |
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System | Installed Ubuntu 20.04 or upgraded Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa |
Software | ttf-mscorefonts-installer |
Other | Privileged access to your Linux system as root or via the sudo command. |
Conventions |
# – requires given linux commands to be executed with root privileges either directly as a root user or by use of sudo command$ – requires given linux commands to be executed as a regular non-privileged user |
Install Microsoft fonts on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa Desktop step by step instructions
- The Microsoft fonts are not a part of the Ubuntu repository, however we can install the Installer for Microsoft TrueType core fonts which will fetch and install the fonts for us. To begin the installation open up a terminal window and execute the following command:
$ sudo apt install ttf-mscorefonts-installer
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- Next, scan the font directories on the Ubuntu 20.04 system to build fresh font information cache files. To do so execute the bellow command from the terminal window:
$ sudo fc-cache -vr
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