---
name: "FcConfigEnableHome"
section: "3"
platform: "linux"
package: "fontconfig"
version: "2:2.18.3-2"
release: "Arch Linux 2026-11-01"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/FcConfigEnableHome"
---

# FcConfigEnableHome(3)

controls use of the home directory.

## NAME

FcConfigEnableHome - controls use of the home directory.

## SYNOPSIS

**#include \<fontconfig/fontconfig.h\>**

**FcBool FcConfigEnableHome (FcBool** *enable***);**

## DESCRIPTION

If *enable* is FcTrue, then Fontconfig will use various files which are specified relative to the user's home directory (using the ~ notation in the configuration). When *enable* is FcFalse, then all use of the home directory in these contexts will be disabled. The previous setting of the value is returned.