From cee4a16e7d843ce9bf6407f5df9252cad6d300b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: romkatv Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:40:29 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] expand on minimalist prompt advice --- README.md | 11 ++++++++--- 1 file changed, 8 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 54a14581..27f3d25a 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -946,9 +946,14 @@ and replace mode respectively. When a command fails, the symbol turns red. *Lean `prompt_char` in it. *Rainbow* and *Classic* styles have it only in the two-line configuration without left frame. -If you value horizontal space or prefer minimalist aesthetics, disable *current time* and use *few -icons*. The extra icons enabled by the *many icons* option primarily serve decorative function. -Informative icons, such as background job indicator, will be shown either way. +If you value horizontal space or prefer minimalist aesthetics: + +- Use a monospace font, such as [the recommended font](#meslo-nerd-font-patched-for-powerlevel10k). + Non-monospace fonts require extra space after icons that are larger than a single column. +- Use Lean style. Compared to Classic and Rainbow, it saves two characters per prompt segment. +- Disable *current time* and *frame*. +- Use *few icons*. The extra icons enabled by the *many icons* option primarily serve decorative + function. Informative icons, such as background job indicator, will be shown either way. *Note*: You can run configuration wizard as many times as you like. Type `p10k configure` to try new prompt style.