Using author supplied fonts

[mjtaryan]

Is it possible to use special or author supplied fonts for Labels and EditText views. If so, how is this done? Thanks.

 

[mjtaryan]

Never mind. I think I found what I needed to know. I am, however, assuming that external fonts can be used by either Labels or EditText.

 

[MrRey]

Here's the way I did it. First, click on your Files tab and add the font file. I've used TTF and OTF fonts so far with no problems.

Then add something like this:

Sub Process_Globals
     Dim myFont As Typeface
End Sub

In my code I used:

myFont = Typeface.LoadFromAssets("rawengulksans.otf")
lblTitle.Typeface = myFont

Just be sure to use a font to which you have the legal right to distribute, such as public domain fonts. Just check the licensing.

I've used fonts with anything with a label inside, including listviews.

 

[mjtaryan]

Thank you. That's very helpful and what I'm looking for.