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Old 09-11-2022, 11:03 AM   #1
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Custom symbols in ebooks
Greetings, how could I add custom symbols in an epub file that can be recognized by e-readers? The symbols are supported by UTF-8 but they don't appear in my e-reader (Kobbo Librba 2).
These are some examples of the symbols: ☉︎ ☽︎ ☿ ♄.
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Old 09-11-2022, 01:06 PM   #2
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Embed the font into the epub and config your device to use the embedded font.

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Hi! I found detailed instructions on how to embed fonts here.

And here you'll find a font that seems suitable.
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Woah sweet! Thanks a ton! I'll try these soon.
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Woah sweet! Thanks a ton! I'll try these soon.
Is this for your own use or for sale?
I ask, because, while the solution is correct. The buyer need to KNOW that their override (the device font setting) may cause them to be displayed incorrectly.
A note at the beginning might (we know RTFM is not done ) prevent returns:
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This book contains special symbols.
For best experience, please set your device to use the Publishers Fonts.
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Old 09-13-2022, 08:54 AM   #6
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I'm mostly going to use the ebook myself, but I'll also post it for free when it's complete.
And thanks for reminding me to add a font disclaimer. I always use the publisher font but it may not be the case for everyone
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Is this for your own use or for sale?
I ask, because, while the solution is correct. The buyer need to KNOW that their override (the device font setting) may cause them to be displayed incorrectly.
A note at the beginning might (we know RTFM is not done ) prevent returns:
If this is an eBook for sale and there is going to be a Kindle version, you have to be careful as the beginning doesn't always show and thus such a warning won't show as most don't go back to the real beginning.

If this is an eBook that's just for personal use, try a font such as ChareInk that does have these symbols (i just double checked) and then there would be no reason to embed. The URL for ChareInk is here.
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