xterm font size

[alexander j pierce]

Brett I.Holcomb wrote:

>How do I set the xterm font size so it's larger than default?  I'm using 
>xfce4 and putting xterm -bg black -fg green for the xterm launcher command.  
>I know I can ctl-right click and get a menu for tiny, medium, large, huge, 
>etc. but I want to set medium or large when I start xterm.
>
>Thanks.
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your best bet is to use the .Xdefaults file.  if you are using a newer 
X, then try

xterm*faceName: "monospace"
xterm*faceSize: 10

that will use your fontconfig designated monospaced font, at a decent 
size for having many terms open.