diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
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@@ -59,6 +59,10 @@ Ironbar is designed to support anything from a lightweight bar to a full desktop
 
 [![Packaging status](https://repology.org/badge/vertical-allrepos/ironbar.svg)](https://repology.org/project/ironbar/versions)
 
+Ironbar can be installed from source or using your preferred package manager.
+
+It is also recommended to install a [Nerd Font](https://www.nerdfonts.com/#home) for displaying symbols.
+
 ### Cargo
 
 [crate](https://crates.io/crates/ironbar)
diff --git a/docs/Compiling.md b/docs/Compiling.md
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@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ cargo build --release
 install target/release/ironbar ~/.local/bin/ironbar
 ```
 
+It is also recommended to install a [Nerd Font](https://www.nerdfonts.com/#home) for displaying symbols.
+
 ## Build requirements
 
 To build from source, you must have GTK (>= 3.22) and GTK Layer Shell installed.
diff --git a/docs/Configuration guide.md b/docs/Configuration guide.md
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@@ -9,6 +9,8 @@ If you want to see some ready-to-go config files check
 the [examples folder](https://github.com/JakeStanger/ironbar/tree/master/examples)
 and the example pages in the sidebar.
 
+The examples make use of [Nerd Fonts](https://www.nerdfonts.com/#home) for displaying symbols.
+
 ## 1. Create config file
 
 The config file lives inside the `ironbar` directory in your XDG_CONFIG_DIR, which is usually `~/.config/ironbar`.