Character map or char map apps are usually not at the top of most users' list of must-have tools. However, having an app that allows for quick special character searching and instant copying to the clipboard can prove invaluable for people who write in various languages.

KCharSelect is a character map application. It's a free and open-source application mainly designed for KDE Plasma desktops. At its core, KCharSelect is a very straightforward app: it allows users to select special characters and copy them to the clipboard.

The app provides two main ways of finding characters: users can either browse one of the multiple categories (such as European Scripts, African Scripts, Middle Eastern Scripts, Central Asian Scripts, Southeast Asian Scripts, etc.), or use the designated Search bar.

The cool thing about KCharSelect is that it doesn't just display characters. The app also provides varied information about any selected character. This includes the Unicode character name, aliases, some nifty general notes, and even cross-references to similar characters.

Last but not least, the app also contains Unihan data (for East Asian characters) and is capable of displaying English definitions (and pronunciations).

As expected from such an application, it's very easy to use. What I like most about KDE apps is that even the simplest of apps usually have a few extra features and some customization options. KCharSelect is not an exception.

For instance, users can bookmark selections, and even organize bookmarks in folders. From the Settings section, users can also configure the keyboard shortcuts, perfectly tailor the toolbar to their liking, and choose between a couple of color schemes such as Default, Breeze Classic, Breeze Dark, and Breeze Light.

KCharSelect is a proper KDE app and it's an app that is sure to be of great use to all linguaphiles who use the Plasma desktop as their "daily driver."