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So small!!!!

Why are the characters in xterm so small and how do I change it?

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You have no configuration defined for xterm. Create a configuration:

nano ~/.Xresources

and add these lines

xterm*faceName: Ubuntu Mono:style=Regular:antialias=true
xterm*faceSize: 12
XTerm*Background: black
XTerm*Foreground: grey

and run this command:

xrdb -I$HOME ~/.Xresources

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  • Ok, that worked, but now the background is white. How do I change it back to black? May 8, 2015 at 18:08
  • XTerm*Background: black and XTerm*Foreground: grey
    – A.B.
    May 8, 2015 at 18:10
  • And? does it work?
    – A.B.
    May 8, 2015 at 18:20
  • It somehow fixed itself... May 9, 2015 at 3:28
  • Were you satisfied with my answer? Then give me an upvote (∧). If I could solve your problem, then it would be nice if you'd mark my answer (✓). askubuntu.com/help/someone-answers ;)
    – A.B.
    May 9, 2015 at 6:33

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