dnl-blkv / mcdowell-cv

A Nice-looking CV template made into LaTeX

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Add platform-specific CV fonts

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With a recent update (v1.1.0), the main font has been changed to Times New Roman, whereas Calibri was preserved as an option ('calibri' option for the class).

Thus, I would be glad to know if there are other platform-specific fonts you wish to see in the class except for Calibri.

Please answer with combinations of platforms, font face names and sizes. Also consider the following space requirements: let us agree that the template proportions should not change significantly when the font changes.

Example answer: Windows (Vista+): 10.5pt Segoe UI.

Since calibri is proprietary licensed, and not included in ttf-mscorefonts-installer. It's mean GNU/Linux user have to ask calibri*.ttf from their peers that have windows os installed.

I think it's a wise to use calibri compatible open source font : Carlito

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With a recent update (v1.1.0), the main font has been changed to Times New Roman, whereas Calibri was preserved as an option ('calibri' option for the class).

Thus, I would be glad to know if there are other platform-specific fonts you wish to see in the class except for Calibri.

Please answer with combinations of platforms, font face names and sizes. Also consider the following space requirements: let us agree that the template proportions should not change significantly when the font changes.

Example answer: Windows (Vista+): 10.5pt Segoe UI.

Please add instruction for linux platform, it's very hard to understand for Beginner.

Which font should i use?
what's the format?
Do i need not install any font package?

After runing
lualatex McDowell_CV_Template.tex
it is asking for selectfont
i don't know what should i put?
My OS : Ubuntu 18.10

Hi, I had the same problem and actually solved in this way

  • Install the calibri compatible carlito font as suggested
  • in the .tex file , use the calibri font
  • Add luatexbase package before microtype ( i had to do this as a following error appeared )

My git diff follows, to make it easier

diff --git a/McDowell_CV_Template.tex b/McDowell_CV_Template.tex
index 2e70fb7..f58c6a5 100644
--- a/McDowell_CV_Template.tex
+++ b/McDowell_CV_Template.tex
@@ -26,6 +26,7 @@
% For mathematical symbols
\usepackage{amsmath}

+\ExecuteOptions{calibri}
% Set applicant's personal data for header
\name{Gayle L. McDowell}
\address{123 Spruce St, Apt 35 \linebreak Philadelphia PA 19103}
diff --git a/mcdowellcv.cls b/mcdowellcv.cls
index 233affa..cec5503 100644
--- a/mcdowellcv.cls
+++ b/mcdowellcv.cls
@@ -71,6 +71,7 @@ Ligatures={TeX, NoCommon, NoDiscretionary}]{\mainfontface}
\usepackage{ifplatform}

% For spcaed small caps
+\usepackage{luatexbase}
\usepackage{microtype}