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In xorg.conf, which of the following sections is concerned with fonts?

The correct answer is B. The Files section. In xorg.conf, the 'Files' section is traditionally used to specify paths for fonts, modules, and other server files.

Submitted by salim_om· Apr 18, 2026Service Configuration

Question

In xorg.conf, which of the following sections is concerned with fonts?

Options

  • AThe Fonts section
  • BThe Files section
  • CThe xfsCodes section
  • DThe Graphics section
  • EThe modeline section

How the community answered

(32 responses)
  • B
    91% (29)
  • C
    3% (1)
  • D
    3% (1)
  • E
    3% (1)

Why each option

In `xorg.conf`, the 'Files' section is traditionally used to specify paths for fonts, modules, and other server files.

AThe Fonts section

There is no standard 'Fonts' section in `xorg.conf` that directly configures font parameters; font paths are typically in the `Files` section.

BThe Files sectionCorrect

The `Files` section within the `xorg.conf` configuration file is where the X server is configured to find resources like font paths, which tell the server where to look for font files used by applications.

CThe xfsCodes section

The `xfsCodes` section is not a standard or recognized section in `xorg.conf` for font configuration.

DThe Graphics section

The `Graphics` section is not a standard or recognized section in `xorg.conf` for font configuration; it's more about hardware.

EThe modeline section

The `modeline` section is used within a `Monitor` section to define custom display modes, not for font configuration.

Concept tested: X.Org server configuration (fonts)

Source: https://www.x.org/releases/current/doc/man/man5/xorg.conf.5.html

Topics

#xorg.conf#Fonts#X Window System#Configuration Files

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