On 2014-09-08 18:42 (GMT+0530) Prakhar Mishra composed: > I want to know how can I add a custom font directory or just a custom font > file without editing "fonts.conf" file ? > (actually my application don't have permission to edit "fonts.conf" file) > is there any environment variable available ? I don't know of any applicable ENVAR. You only need to put your custom font files in a proper place for them to be available, usually: user only: ~/.local/share/fonts/ system/global: /usr/local/share/fonts/ Because not all distros adhere to FHS, see also this thread: http://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/fontconfig/2014-July/005269.html -- "The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words are persuasive." Proverbs 16:21 (New Living Translation) Team OS/2 ** Reg. Linux User #211409 ** a11y rocks! Felix Miata *** http://fm.no-ip.com/ _______________________________________________ Fontconfig mailing list Fontconfig@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx http://lists.freedesktop.org/mailman/listinfo/fontconfig