Webdings

display
1997

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Aa Bb Cc Dd Ee Ff Gg Hh Ii Jj

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog

Typography is the art and technique of arranging type to make written language legible, readable, and appealing when displayed.

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
0123456789.,;:?!@#$%^&*()

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Details

Designer
Vincent ConnareSue LightfootIan PattersonGeraldine Wade
Release Year
1997
Category
display
Description
Webdings is a display dingbat typeface designed by Vincent Connare in 1997. It was initially distributed with Internet Explorer 4.0 and later included in all versions of Microsoft Windows since Windows 98. This typeface features a variety of symbol groups, including weather icons, architectural structures, vehicles, ICT symbols, and characters not available on an English keyboard. Webdings gained attention for its unique character sequence 'NYC' which represents the eye, heart, and city skyline in reference to the I Love New York logo. Notable features include the 'man in business suit levitating', inspired by the 2 Tone Records logo, and the lightning bolt symbol modeled after David Bowie's Aladdin Sane album cover.

Best Use Cases

  • Website and app interfaces
  • Editorial design
  • Corporate branding
  • Advertising
  • Packaging

Usage Instructions

Utilize Webdings in digital design for its creative and friendly appearance. Its large x-heights, generous character spacing, and open, rounded features make it ideal for online reading and eye-catching visuals.

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