> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # 10 Beautiful Fonts for Your Linux Terminal - URL: https://itsfoss.com/fonts-linux-terminal/ - Published: 2023-05-05T05:34:09.000Z - Updated: 2023-05-06T11:11:26.000Z - Description: Get the best font for your terminal to improve the look, and readability, and have a fun experience with the terminal. - Author: Ankush Das - Tags: Terminal, Customization ⚙️ Picking the perfect font is crucial for many things, whether you are a programmer, system administrator, or a Linux user fond of the terminal. [Changing the terminal font](https://itsfoss.com/change-terminal-font-ubuntu/) helps you achieve the following: - **An aesthetically pleasing look of your terminal** - **Enhances readability** - **Reduces eye strain** Sounds good. But how can you choose the perfect font? There are hundreds and thousands of options out there. For starters, you can select a **font optimized for technical documents or coding** because those have good readability. Next, you can filter **foss projects** (if that matters to you) and check if those **fonts scale well** with high-resolution monitors (per your requirements). Fret not; to give you a head start, we have picked some of the best fonts fit for coding, offering good readability while also looking good at the same time. ## 1\. Cascadia ![cascadia font](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/cascadia.png) [Cascadia](https://github.com/microsoft/cascadia-code?ref=itsfoss.com) is a font by Microsoft, used by default for Visual Studio Code, one of the [best open-source code editors](https://itsfoss.com/best-modern-open-source-code-editors-for-linux/). It includes coding ligature support and offers three variants: standard, mono, and a version supporting embedded powerline symbols. ## 2\. Fira Code ![fira code font](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/fira-code.png) [Fira Code](https://github.com/tonsky/FiraCode?ref=itsfoss.com) is a monospaced font with programming ligature and ASCII support. It is regularly fine-tuned to support letter pairs and better punctuation output. ## 3\. Hack ![hack font in terminal](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/hack.png) [Hack](https://github.com/source-foundry/Hack?ref=itsfoss.com) is another monospaced font tailored for source codes. You get ASCII, powerline support, and the usual styles for **bold, italic, and bold italic.** If you notice its GitHub page, they provide instructions to improve the font rendering for certain Linux distributions. ## 4\. Inconsolata ![insconsolata font](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/inconsolata.png) [Inconsolata](https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Inconsolata?ref=itsfoss.com) is a clear monospace font tailored for great readability. You can find it as one of the options in the Google Font family. The font offers several styles useful for [terminal emulators](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/) and coding purposes. ## 5\. Iosevka ![iosevka font](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/Iosevka-.png) [Iosevka](https://github.com/be5invis/Iosevka?ref=itsfoss.com) is a clean-looking versatile open-source font built to write code and use in terminals and technical documents. You can get installation instructions from its GitHub page for other platforms, including Linux. ## 6\. JetBrains mono ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/jetbrains-mono.png) The free and open-source typeface is tailored for developers, i.e., [JetBrains Mono](https://github.com/JetBrains/JetBrainsMono?ref=itsfoss.com). As the name suggests, it is the default font used by the popular developer tools under [JetBrains](https://www.jetbrains.com/?ref=itsfoss.com). ## 7\. Meslo NF ![meslo nf font](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/mesloNF.png) Meslo NF is a font that supports ASCII and icons well in the terminal. A part of "[Nerd Fonts](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/?ref=itsfoss.com)" collection on GitHub, which features good-looking fonts for coding and terminal. You can find the font among the assets in its [GitHub releases](https://github.com/ryanoasis/nerd-fonts/releases/tag/v3.0.0?ref=itsfoss.com) section. It looks excellent in shells like Zsh, fish, and others. You can check out our article on lesser-known [Linux shells](https://itsfoss.com/shells-linux/) to explore others. **Suggested Read 📖** [Beyond Bash: 9 Lesser-Known Linux Shells and Their CapabilitiesYou probably already know about the popular shells like bash and zsh. Let us explore some interesting and unique shells.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSSreenath![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/01/lesser-known-shells.png)](https://itsfoss.com/shells-linux/) ## 8\. Monoid ![monoiosome](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/moniosome.png) [Monoid](https://larsenwork.com/monoid/?ref=itsfoss.com) is another open-source font that aims to be useful for coding. With the usual ligature support and light-dark variants, it should be a nice choice for terminals. ## 9\. Ubuntu Monospace ![ubuntu monospace](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/ubuntu-monospace.png) We all love Ubuntu's default font, i.e., [Ubuntu Monospace](https://design.ubuntu.com/font?ref=itsfoss.com). It is optimized for many languages, high-resolution screens, and good readability. You do not need to install it if you already use Ubuntu. ## 10\. SourceCode Pro ![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/source-code-pro.png) [Source Code Pro](https://github.com/adobe-fonts/source-code-pro?ref=itsfoss.com) is a good mix of everything. While it is optimized for coding environments and developed by Adobe, it offers good readability and look-for terminals. **Recommended Read 📖** [Top 14 Terminal Emulators for Linux (With Extra Features or Amazing Looks)Want a terminal that looks cool or has extra features? Here are the best Linux terminal emulators you can get.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/03/best-terminal-emulators.png)](https://itsfoss.com/linux-terminal-emulators/) ## How to Install These Fonts? You can easily install a font by downloading the TTF or OTF file and then double-clicking on them to open it using Font Viewer to install. ![Double click on the ttf file to install it](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2023/05/image-6.png) Double click on the ttf file to install it To install multiple fonts simultaneously, you can make a new `.fonts` folder in the home directory and put the font files there. You can check out our guide on [**installing new fonts**](https://itsfoss.com/install-fonts-ubuntu/) for more detailed information. [How to Install New Fonts in Ubuntu and Other Linux DistrosWondering how to install additional fonts in Ubuntu Linux? Here is a screenshot tutorial to show you how to easily install new fonts.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2015/01/Install-new-fonts-ubuntu.png)](https://itsfoss.com/install-fonts-ubuntu/) ## More ways to customize terminal Here are a few more ways to customize the look and feel of your terminal. [5 Tweaks to Customize the Look of Your Linux TerminalWant a beautiful-looking Linux terminal? Here are several ways to tweak the look and feel of your current terminal and make it look beautiful.![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAnkush Das![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2021/02/linux-terminal-customization.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/customize-linux-terminal/) Another interesting tool that automatically changes the color scheme of the terminal based on your desktop wallpaper. How cool is that! [Automatically Change Color Scheme of Your Linux Terminal Based on Your WallpaperIf you are It’s FOSS newsletter subscriber, you already know that we have started a new ‘Terminal Tuesday’ series. In this, you’ll get to read about command line tools or tips/tricks to help you in the terminal. Terminal is not all about serious work, it can be![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/12/android-chrome-192x192.png)It's FOSSAbhishek Prakash![](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/wordpress/2020/08/pywal-linux.jpg)](https://itsfoss.com/pywal/) 💬*What is your favorite on the list? Do you have better suggestions? Do share your thoughts in the comments below.*