Characters for Mac

Compendium of Special Character to Insert Within Text Files

It can be tricky to find special symbols such as a copyright sign when working with mainstream programs including Microsoft Office or OpenOffice. This application provides users with instantaneous access to lesser-known graphics.

One-Touch Access to Obscure Symbols

Characters is intended to be used by those who are looking for symbols that might not be immediately apparent. This is also a great alternative in the event that a specific icon cannot be created using hotkeys. Examples include the pound sign, a copyright symbol or a character used to define temperature (ºF). Those which are the most common will remain at the top of a drop-down menu for easy access. Block elements, geometric shapes and the quirky "dingbat" font are also available.

A Cost-Effective Solution to Save Time

Characters is a great option in the event that more complicated apps are not desired. There are more than 20 character sets available and as it will require only 2.4 megabytes of free memory, the performance of an operating system will not be adversely affected. A word search can likewise be employed when searching for a specific symbol.