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It looks like you are encountering an issue with latex or xelatex, specifically related to undefined characters while formatting URLs. This type of error usually occurs when there’s an issue with a package or font configuration in your LaTeX setup. You also mentioned you’re trying to stop the process but have been unable to do so with Ctrl + C or Ctrl + D. Here’s how you can address both issues:

Stopping the Process (When Ctrl+C or Ctrl+D Don’t Work)

  1. Use Ctrl + Z (Suspend the Process):

    • This command suspends the process and allows you to return to the terminal prompt without closing it.
    • After that, you can use kill to terminate the process if necessary.

  2. Find the Process and Kill It:

    • Open a new terminal window and find the process ID (PID) of the LaTeX process using the command:

      ps aux | grep latex

    • Once you find the PID, use the kill command to terminate the process:

      kill -9 <PID>

Fixing the LaTeX Errors

The specific error you’re encountering (\textfont 0 is undefined) usually happens when there’s an issue with how URLs are formatted or a problem with the font being used. Here are some steps to fix it:

  1. Ensure hyperref Package is Correctly Used: If you are using \url{}, make sure that you have included the hyperref package correctly in your LaTeX document:

    \usepackage{hyperref}

  2. Use \url{} Properly: Make sure that you are using the correct syntax for URLs:

    \url{https://example.com}

    Avoid any special characters in URLs that might need to be escaped.

  3. Font Configuration: The error message regarding undefined characters might be due to a font issue, especially if you’re using a specific font in your LaTeX configuration. If you’re using a custom font, try switching to a standard font like Latin Modern to see if the problem persists.

    You can also force LaTeX to use a font package like:

    \usepackage{lmodern}  % Load Latin Modern font

  4. Ensure Your Compiler is Correct:

    • If you’re using xelatex, ensure that you’re compiling with the proper fonts and Unicode support.
    • If you’re using pdflatex, try switching to xelatex if you are dealing with Unicode characters in the URLs or other text.

  5. Update LaTeX Packages: Make sure your LaTeX distribution is up-to-date to avoid compatibility issues:

    • For TeX Live, run: tlmgr update --all
    • For MikTeX, run: miktex-update.

Try these steps and see if they fix the issue. Let me know if you need further help!

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