elementary / elementary/code

Code uses system document font instead of monospace font by default

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Description

### What Happened?

in #1670 Code was changed to use the document font instead of the monospace font.

### Steps to Reproduce

1. Open preferences → Interface
2. See that system font is Open Sans, not Roboto Mono

### Expected Behavior

Document font is for apps like Evince. Monospace font is what Code should use.

### OS Version

8.x (Circe)

### OS Architecture

amd64 (on most hardwares)

### Session Type

Secure Session (Wayland, This is the default)

### Software Version

Latest release (I have run all updates)

### Log Output

```shell

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### Hardware Info

_No response_

Contributor guide

Open the contributing guide

Research direction

Start by reviewing the change referenced in issue #1670 and the Preferences → Interface font setting. Confirm where the default document or monospace font is selected, then verify that Code opens with the monospace font by default while the preference remains usable.

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Assessment

Domain
desktop
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
55/100

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