How Do You Access Symbols in the Fonts?

[whimsywhim]

Hi!

I was wondering how to access symbols in the fonts.  I'm looking for check boxes or something similar.  

Thank you!

[Cat · Accepted solution]

You need a Unicode character chart. This one is pretty good: Huge List of Unicode Character Symbols (vertex42.com)

You just copy the symbol you want and paste it in place: ♫ ⚓♣ - you don't have to enter special codes or numbers that way.

[whimsywhim]

Fantastic!!  Thank you very much!

[Cat]

BTW - you might want to proceed with caution when using this approach. A while back Zazzle changed how they rendered these sorts of unicode symbols and they suddenly all became 2-3 times bigger than they had been before - totally messed up a bunch of my designs!

So, whenever possible, I try to use an svg or other image instead of the symbol - or even just paste the symbol into Photoshop (or whatever graphics program you use - I use GIMP) and then save it as a png or whatever. That way you have control over the sizing just in case Zazzle decides to change how they render them again.

Of course, that doesn't work if you need it to be part of a text string - just bear in mind that at some point Zazzle might change their mind again in terms of how they are rendering symbols, so when I use them in a text string I try to design it in such a way that it won't destroy the design if the symbol suddenly gets bigger or smaller.

[whimsywhim]

Great information!  I didn't know any of this.  Thank you so much!

[WHS_Designs]

Good advice! I remember the modifications played havoc with my designs featuring the heart and zodiac symbols. This was before the Replace Product feature was given to me, so I ended up having to recreate these designs.