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How to Use the SymbolFYI Symbol Search Tool

A complete guide to SymbolFYI's Symbol Search — find Unicode characters by name, keyword, HTML entity, or pasted character, with one-click copy in any format.

Unicode Accessibility Checklist: 15 Checks for Inclusive Text

A practical 15-point checklist for Unicode accessibility — from decorative symbol hiding to language declaration, RTL support, and proper text alternatives.

WCAG and Special Characters: Meeting Accessibility Standards

How WCAG success criteria apply to Unicode symbols — text alternatives, contrast requirements, and specific techniques for special character accessibility.

ARIA and Unicode: Making Decorative Symbols Accessible

Use ARIA attributes to make Unicode symbols and emoji accessible — aria-label, aria-hidden, role=img patterns, and screen reader testing strategies.

How Screen Readers Handle Unicode Symbols and Emoji

Learn how screen readers announce Unicode symbols, emoji, and special characters — NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver behavior differences and best practices.

Unicode Hex Input on macOS: Type Any Character by Code Point

Enable and use the Unicode Hex Input keyboard on macOS — type any Unicode character by holding Option and typing its hex code point.

CSS Content Property: Using Unicode Symbols in Stylesheets

Learn to use Unicode characters in CSS — the content property, escape sequences, custom list markers, decorative elements, and accessibility considerations.

Bullet (•) vs Middle Dot (·): Small Dots, Big Differences

Compare the bullet (•), middle dot (·), and other dot-like characters — proper usage in lists, navigation separators, and interpuncts.

Multiplication Sign (×) vs Letter X: Spot the Difference

Distinguish the multiplication sign (×, U+00D7) from lowercase x and uppercase X — visual comparison, Unicode properties, and proper usage in math.

Unicode Properties and Categories: Classifying Every Character

Explore Unicode General Categories, Script property, and other character properties used in regex, text processing, and internationalization.