Linux command
consolechars 命令
文本
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常用示例
Load a console font
consolechars -f [font_name]
Load a font from specific file
consolechars -f [/usr/share/consolefonts/Lat2-Terminus16.psf.gz]
Load a Unicode mapping
consolechars -m [8859-1]
Load font with specific height
consolechars -H [16]
Show current font information
consolechars -i
Reset to default font
consolechars -d
说明
consolechars loads fonts and character maps for the Linux virtual console (text-mode terminals). It allows changing the appearance of text on the console, supporting various character encodings and Unicode. Console fonts are bitmap fonts in PSF (PC Screen Font) format stored in /usr/share/consolefonts/ or /usr/share/kbd/consolefonts/. Character maps translate between application character sets and the screen font. The tool is typically used in system initialization scripts to set console appearance before graphical environments load. It's particularly useful for non-Latin scripts and accessibility (larger fonts).
参数
- -f, --font _font_
- Load console font from file or by name.
- -m, --acm _map_
- Load application charset map (ACM).
- -u, --sfm _map_
- Load screen font map (SFM/Unicode map).
- -H, --height _n_
- Force font height (8, 14, 16, etc.).
- -d, --default
- Load default font.
- -i, --info
- Display current font information.
- -v, --verbose
- Verbose output.
- -h, --help
- Display help.
FAQ
What is the consolechars command used for?
consolechars loads fonts and character maps for the Linux virtual console (text-mode terminals). It allows changing the appearance of text on the console, supporting various character encodings and Unicode. Console fonts are bitmap fonts in PSF (PC Screen Font) format stored in /usr/share/consolefonts/ or /usr/share/kbd/consolefonts/. Character maps translate between application character sets and the screen font. The tool is typically used in system initialization scripts to set console appearance before graphical environments load. It's particularly useful for non-Latin scripts and accessibility (larger fonts).
How do I run a basic consolechars example?
Run `consolechars -f [font_name]` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -f, --font _font_ do in consolechars?
Load console font from file or by name.