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Character Map vs Shapecatcher

A side-by-side look at Character Map and Shapecatcher. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Character Map

Character Map

Os & Utilities

Character Map is a utility in Windows that allows users to view and copy characters from various fonts installed on their computer. It can be useful for finding symbols, accented letters, or other obscure characters.

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Shapecatcher

Shapecatcher

Education & Reference

Shapecatcher is a free online utility for looking up Unicode characters and symbols by drawing them. It allows users to handwrite or draw different characters and then suggests possible matches. It's useful for finding symbols, emoji, dingbats, and other non-standard characters.

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