How to change android keyboard key font?

Question

How can I change the default font for keys of keyboard I am writing in android (Eclipse)?
Thank you

Answer 1

Well that's a very broad question. I can tell you how to set a different Typeface; how you work that into your keyboard application is up to you.

Place a font (.ttf or .otf) into your assets folder, and use the following code (assuming a font called "myfont.ttf" and a TextView with an id of "key"):

Typeface myFont = Typeface.createFromAsset(getAssets(), "myfont.ttf");
TextView key = (TextView)findViewById(R.id.key);
key.setTypeface(myFont);

Reminder: Don't forget to check the license for the font you are using. Most do not allow redistribution without compensation. One freely licensed font you can use is Bitstream Vera Sans.