BabelMap

BabelMap is a super handy tool for web designers who need to work with non-ASCII characters. If you’re creating a website and want to include languages like Arabic, Chinese, or Russian but aren’t fluent in them, this software can save you a lot of time and energy.

Explore the Unicode Set

When you first open BabelMap, it might look a bit overwhelming because there’s a lot going on. But don’t worry! Once you start exploring, you'll find it’s quite user-friendly. You can easily browse through the entire Unicode set block by block and character by character. Plus, there are different filters to help narrow down your search.

Grouping Characters for Easy Access

One cool feature of BabelMap is how it groups characters into different 'planes'. The first one is called the Basic Multilingual Plane, which has the most characters available. With just one click, you can switch between these groups and see all the characters in each one. There are also blank spaces where you can add new characters later on!

Simple Copying and Font Options

Once you've found the character you need, copying it to your clipboard or any app that supports Unicode is super easy! You can choose to display all characters in a single font or mix things up with a composite font based on what your project needs.

A Must-Have for Creatives

BabelMap really shines for designers, developers, linguists, and content creators. If you're dealing with non-ASCII characters that you're not very familiar with, this tool can be a lifesaver! It helps tackle encoding issues or display problems that might pop up on your web pages.