Programmers Fonts

Both of the Fonts linked to below are a good substitute for the default font used by the code editor in the development package we are using for our Programming Class. I recommend installing both in the systems you are using at school and at home. There will be less chance of mistaking a capital oh for a zero, an ell for a one and a curly brace for a parenthesis. Pick the one you prefer and make it the font for your code editor. I will demonstrate how to do this in class.

Adding a font to your computer is a simple process, but whenever your install a new font be sure that the "Copy fonts to Font folder" Check Box is checked. First download the font to a known location. I like using the Desktop as their presence will be obvious and it will be easy to remove the source files after they are installed. Then open the Font Manager in the Control Panel. Select "Install New Font..." from the File Menu. Navigate to your Desktop with the Add Fonts dialog, select the fonts you want to install and click OK.

Warnings:

• Do not install too many fonts on your computer as it will effect performance!
• Do not remove fonts that may be required by the OS or applications!
• Be organized in your font management!

My personal preference is the first font linked to below, Bitstream Vera Sans Mono. The reason for my preference is that this is the exact same font that my preferred code editor in Linux uses by default. The second font linked to below, Ti92Pluspc from Texas Instruments, is also very acceptable and you may prefer it, which is why I have included it.

Download the Bitstream Vera Sans Monospace Font

Download the Texas Instruments Programmers Font