Dingbats and Wingdings: Part 3 of Fun Things You Never Knew You Could Do With Your Computer
Today I’m sharing 3 different posts, each highlighting some “Fun Thing You Can Do With Your Computer.” Instead of putting them all together in one post, I’ve posted each one separately so if you wish to refer back to any of these later, you won’t have to scroll through lots of info to get to what you need.
This is Part 3. (You’ll find Part 1 HERE and Part 2 HERE.)
For future reference, you’ll find this post and other Blogging Tips and Tutorials under the DIY/Blogging category at the top of BNOTP home page.
Have fun!
Character Maps: Dingbats and Wingdings:
Have you ever heard of Dingbats and Wingdings. They are little symbols, shapes, and fonts you may wish to use occasionally in your writing.
Here’s the definition of what a character and character map is from the Windows site:
If you have a computer with a Windows operating system, character maps are already available on your computer.
Here’s a tiny example of just some of the fun dingbat/wingding symbols you’ll find. There are zillions!
To find the Character Map on your windows computer so you can see what’s available, do the following:
Click on the start Menu
Go to: All Programs
Click on the Accessories (folder)
Click on System Tools (folder)
Click on Character Map
Be sure to click on the drop down menu at the top to see the hundreds of different character maps and characters available. The number of available choices is mind-boggling!
To actually access/use one of the little character images in a document, you can use your arrow keys to scroll through all the images. Once you find an image you wish to use:
Click on the character you wish to use.
Click “Select” which selects the character
Click on “Copy”
Click on your document where you wish to insert the character
Right Click and select “Paste” and your character should appear
You can resize the image as you see fit for your document.
Have fun playing with all these fun options!
Pssst: If you’ve found this tutorial helpful, would appreciate so much if you give it a +1 in Google. You’ll find the +1 button at the end of the post. Thanks so much in advance!
Thank you so much for this 3 part series…It has been so educational & I printed it out & will keep it handy on my corkboard beside my computer!
Such valuable info! Computer 'stuff' is not my fav but since starting my blog I'm learning as much as I can. Thanks so much!
Thanks for all the tips! It is very helpful!
Susan, you never cease to amaze me! Your brain must be exactly like my daughter's – going 90 miles an hour at all times. This is such valuable information and I really appreciate your going to the trouble to research it and, then, share with the rest of us. A million thanks!
Last year I learned that with my Embroidery Machine software, that I could actually pull out any of these characters and embroider them with my machine!!! Now there's a twist!!
Karen, that's amazing! Great idea!
Thanks Diane!
Thanks Carole…hope it helps!
Linda, just play and have fun!
Great! So glad!
I learned that awhile ago and yes they are fun to use and add in your posts.
Great tutorial…
Thanks Susan, I am going to check these things out on my MAC.
I always wondered how my friends got all these cute little characters on their facebook pages but was embarrassed to ask. Now I can impress someone…..anyone
Thanks for the information!
Vos publications sont toujours d'une aide précieuse… Gros bisous
Thanks! I'm amazed that I tried something and it actually worked the first time!
Great info. Thank you.
The information is priceless.