Show HN: Cool Symbols
10 months ago
- #Social media
- #Text decoration
- #Unicode symbols
- The text provides a comprehensive list of various Unicode symbols, including stars, copyright symbols, currency symbols, hearts, arrows, brackets, chess symbols, musical notes, degree symbols, astrological signs, punctuation, math symbols, numbers, fractions, check marks, phonetic symbols, circle symbols, Greek letters, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean symbols, smileys, people and body emojis, hands, buildings, sports, flags, and other special non-printing characters.
- It explains that cool symbols are special Unicode characters used to add personality and emotion to text, popular in graphic design and social media.
- The website copysymbol.cc is highlighted as a resource for finding and copying over 400 unique symbols sorted into categories, with a user-friendly layout and search option.
- Examples of popular cool symbol styles are provided, such as stellar and astronomy looks, cool borders and dividers, glitter and sparkle effects, and love and heart decorations.
- Common uses of text symbols include enhancing social media posts and bios, and improving professional writing with symbols like em dashes and section signs.
- Frequently asked questions cover how to copy symbols, what Unicode is, and how to type unique symbols using keyboard shortcuts or the website.