KDE 2.0: GTK Programs Cannot Display Umlauts

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Applies to

SuSE Linux: Versions since 7.0
KDE: Version ab 2.0

Symptom

When you start GTK-based programs (e.g. Applixware Office), umlauts are not displayed.

Cause

KDE tries to pass KDE fonts and colors to non-KDE applications. Unfortunately, this procedure does not always work and may lead to the above-mentioned problem.

Solution

Start KDE Control Center and open the following dialog:

Disable the setting "Apply fonts and colors to non-KDE applications" and confirm with "Apply".

Now edit the file ~/.gtkrc: open it with an ASCII editor and search for a line beginning with

fontset

Disable this line by placing a "#" before it. It should now look like this:

#fontset

Restart your application. Umlauts should now be displayed correctly.


Keywords: KDE20, UMLAUTS, APPLIXWARE, FONTS

Categories: K Desktop Environment

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