# Extract fonts
tar -xzf ghostscript-fonts.tar.gz
cp *.pfb /usr/share/fonts/type1/gsfonts/
If you need F1/F2/F3 for AutoCAD or SolidWorks:
The "top" rating for a font is subjective and depends on the user's specific needs, including language support, aesthetic preferences, and intended use (e.g., reading text, making presentations, designing logos).
For CJK fonts, some popular and highly-regarded ones include:
Several open-source projects provide CID-keyed fonts with F1/F2/F3 style mappings.
Best practice: Download the Super OTC (OpenType Collection) or individual OTF files. Then rename or alias them as F1, F2, F3 within your software’s font mapping table.
Downloading CID fonts from “free font” websites is risky. Many of those files are:
Always use:
The F1, F2, F3 tags will now resolve automatically. No more error messages.
In Adobe Acrobat: