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Font Browser

Font Browser

Chad Thornton

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2 installs
| (0) | Free
Browse and preview fonts for VS Code editor and terminal
Installation
Launch VS Code Quick Open (Ctrl+P), paste the following command, and press enter.
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Font Browser

Browse and preview fonts for your VS Code editor and terminal from a convenient sidebar.

Font Browser Screenshot

Features

  • Try Fonts Live - Click any font to apply it instantly and see how it looks with your actual code
  • Editor & Terminal Tabs - Configure fonts separately for code editing and terminal
  • Smart Filtering - Filter by category (Monospace, Sans Serif, Serif) or features (Variable, Ligatures, Icons)
  • Favorites - Star fonts you love for quick access
  • Font Metadata - See badges for variable fonts (VF), ligature support (Lig), and Nerd Fonts (Nerd)
  • Weight Selection - Choose from available font weights with italic indicators
  • Restore - Quickly revert to your previous font settings

Usage

  1. Click the Font Browser icon in the Activity Bar (left sidebar)
  2. Switch between Editor and Terminal tabs
  3. Click any font to apply it instantly
  4. Hover over fonts to preview before committing
  5. Use the search box and filter toggles to find fonts
  6. Star your favorites for quick access

Platform Support

Platform Font Detection Weight/Style Info
macOS Full Full
Linux Full Full
Windows Full Basic (Regular only)

Settings Modified

This extension modifies these VS Code settings:

  • editor.fontFamily / terminal.integrated.fontFamily
  • editor.fontSize / terminal.integrated.fontSize
  • editor.fontWeight / terminal.integrated.fontWeight

License

MIT

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