Fixing 'Can't find' Error in Xfig for Debian Users

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The issue arises when using xfig on Debian, where a font error message indicates that the system cannot find a specific font, resulting in text being displayed too small to read. The solution involves installing the necessary x fonts package to resolve the missing font issue. This should enable the user to adjust the font size appropriately in xfig.
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I'm trying to use xfig in debian but when I try to write a text in my pictures I get the message:

'Can't find -*-times-medium-r-normal--13-*-*-*-*-*-ISO8859-*, using 6'

What is annoying cause I cannot change the size of the font and the text is so small that I cannot read it! Okay, I know very little about how to use linux and xfig, so I'm asking for help... Does anyone know how can I fix it?

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Looks like you're short a font or two. If you're running your own system, you may be able to fix it by installing some sort of x fonts package.
 
Hmm... Thanks. I'll try to do that.:smile:
 
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