Guides

Never quite figured out what those little symbols actually mean? You’re not alone. Wingdings has been confusing people since the early ’90s, and honestly, it never really gets less weird — but it does get more fun once you know what you’re looking at.

This is where we break it all down. Whether you’re trying to decode a message someone sent you, looking to add a creative twist to a design project, or just fell down a rabbit hole at 2am wondering why there’s a skull in a font — these guides have you covered.

We walk you through everything from the basics (what Wingdings actually is and where it came from) to the more hands-on stuff, like how to use our translator, tips for copying symbols into different apps, and which Wingdings characters tend to look best at different sizes. There’s also a breakdown of Wingdings 2 and Wingdings 3, because yes, they made sequels, and yes, they’re just as chaotic.

No technical background needed. If you can read this sentence, you’re qualified.