PushChar

PushChar is a handy little app that makes finding the right characters for your projects super easy. Whether you’re working on a linguistics project or just need some cool icons for your app, character maps like PushChar are awesome tools. You can quickly browse through different character sets that fit what you need.

Easy Access to Characters

When you open up PushChar, two icons pop up in the upper left corner of your screen. These stay on top of everything else, so you don’t have to click around to find them. This way, you can keep focusing on what you're doing without any distractions. Plus, it has two separate interfaces! You can switch between them using shortcuts, which is pretty neat.

Search and Browse Efficiently

If you prefer typing, you can search for symbols by their descriptions to save time. Or if you're more into using your mouse, the main window makes it easy to scroll through tons of characters. What’s really cool about PushChar is that it automatically finds all the fonts installed on your computer and groups special characters based on their language or where they’re commonly used.

Accessibility Features

If you have trouble seeing smaller text, no worries! You can increase the font size in PushChar to make everything clearer and easier to read. There’s also an optional encoding list that shows a smaller selection of characters used in specific regions.

Copying Characters Made Simple

Need to copy a character? Just right-click on it! A menu will pop up that lets you copy the symbol or its HTML, hex, and UTF codes. This feature is super handy for developers who want to add special characters without needing extra tools. You can even use the search menu to paste a character and discover its codes and descriptions if you're curious about something.

Customizable Shortcuts

You can move those shortcut icons around your screen so they’re in the best spot for you. If dragging them isn’t your style, there are keyboard shortcuts or a system tray icon available too—great for building muscle memory!

A Great Alternative for Developers

If you're looking for something better than Windows’ built-in Character Map utility, give PushChar a try! It has an easy-to-use interface with tons of fonts and grouped special characters. Plus, it retrieves HTML, hex, and UTF codes quickly so developers can work efficiently.