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+# Recommended font: Meslo Nerd Font patched for Powerlevel10k
+
+Gorgeous monospace font designed by Jim Lyles for Bitstream, customized by the same for Apple,
+further customized by André Berg, and finally patched by yours truly with customized scripts
+originally developed by Ryan L McIntyre of Nerd Fonts. Contains all glyphs and symbols that
+Powerlevel10k may need. Battle-tested in dozens of different terminals on all major operating
+systems.
+
+*FAQ*: [How was the recommended font created?](README.md#how-was-the-recommended-font-created)
+
+#### Automatic font installation
+
+If you are using iTerm2 or Termux, `p10k configure` can install the recommended font for you.
+Simply answer `Yes` when asked whether to install *Meslo Nerd Font*.
+
+If you are using a different terminal, proceed with manual font installation. 👇
+
+#### Manual font installation
+
+Download these four ttf files:
+
+- [MesloLGS NF Regular.ttf](
+    https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Regular.ttf)
+- [MesloLGS NF Bold.ttf](
+    https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold.ttf)
+- [MesloLGS NF Italic.ttf](
+    https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Italic.ttf)
+- [MesloLGS NF Bold Italic.ttf](
+    https://github.com/romkatv/powerlevel10k-media/raw/master/MesloLGS%20NF%20Bold%20Italic.ttf)
+
+Double-click on each file and click "Install". This will make `MesloLGS NF` font available to all
+applications on your system. Configure your terminal to use this font:
+
+- **iTerm2**: Open *iTerm2 → Preferences → Profiles → Text* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
+  Alternatively, type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install
+  *Meslo Nerd Font*.
+- **Apple Terminal** Open *Terminal → Preferences → Profiles → Text*, click *Change* under *Font*
+  and select `MesloLGS NF` family.
+- **Hyper**: Open *Hyper → Edit → Preferences* and change the value of `fontFamily` under
+  `module.exports.config` to `MesloLGS NF`.
+- **Visual Studio Code**: Open *File → Preferences → Settings*, enter
+  `terminal.integrated.fontFamily` in the search box and set the value to `MesloLGS NF`.
+- **GNOME Terminal** (the default Ubuntu terminal): Open *Terminal → Preferences* and click on the
+  selected profile under *Profiles*. Check *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select
+  `MesloLGS NF Regular`.
+- **Konsole**: Open *Settings → Edit Current Profile → Appearance*, click *Select Font* and select
+  `MesloLGS NF Regular`.
+- **Tilix**: Open *Tilix → Preferences* and click on the selected profile under *Profiles*. Check
+  *Custom font* under *Text Appearance* and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`.
+- **Windows Console Host** (the old thing): Click the icon in the top left corner, then
+  *Properties → Font* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
+- **Windows Terminal** (the new thing): Open *Settings* (`Ctrl+,`), search for `fontFace` and set
+  value to `MesloLGS NF` for every profile.
+- **Termux**: Type `p10k configure` and answer `Yes` when asked whether to install
+  *Meslo Nerd Font*.
+- **Blink** Type `config`, go to *Appearance*, tap *Add a new font*, tap *Open Gallery*, select
+  *MesloLGS NF.css*, tap *import* and type `exit` in the home view to reload the font.
+- **Terminus**: Open *Settings → Appearance* and set *Font* to `MesloLGS NF`.
+- **Terminator**: Open *Preferences* using the context menu. Under *Profiles* select the *General*
+  tab (should be selected already), uncheck *Use the system fixed width font* (if not already)
+  and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. Exit the Preferences dialog by clicking *Close*.
+- **Guake**: Right Click on an open terminal and open *Preferences*. Under *Appearance* 
+  tab, uncheck *Use the system fixed width font* (if not already) and select `MesloLGS NF Regular`. 
+  Exit the Preferences dialog by clicking *Close*.  
+- **Alacritty**: Create or open `~/.config/alacritty/alacritty.yml` and and the following section
+  to it:
+  ```yaml
+  font:
+    normal:
+      family: "MesloLGS NF"
+  ```
+
+**IMPORTANT:** Run `p10k configure` after changing terminal font. The old `~/.p10k.zsh` may work
+incorrectly with the new font.
+
+_Using a different terminal and know how to set the font for it? Share your knowledge by sending a
+PR to expand the list!_