CHARACTER REFERENCE
Explore Wingdings
Use the translator first, then explore the alphabet, font families, decoding guidance and common questions below.
ALPHABET
Full Wingdings Alphabet (A–Z)
This chart pairs A–Z with the tool's portable Unicode symbol representation. These are copyable equivalents for the web, not a claim that Unicode itself contains a universal Wingdings alphabet. Exact Wingdings glyphs require the appropriate font.
A✌
B👌
C👍
D👎
E☜
F☞
G☝
H☟
I✋
J☺
K😐
L☹
M💣
N☠
O⚐
P🏱
Q✈
R☼
S💧
T❄
U✞
V✠
W✡
X☪
Y☯
Zॐ
FONT FAMILIES
Wingdings 1, 2, 3 and Webdings
Wingdings, Wingdings 2, Wingdings 3 and Webdings are distinct symbol fonts. Their character sets overlap in purpose but not in mapping. We keep them separate so a symbol from one set is not silently decoded as another.
☝Wingdings 1Classic pictograms, hands and symbols.
✎Wingdings 2Additional hands, shapes and decorative marks.
↗Wingdings 3Arrow-focused and directional symbol set.
◎WebdingsWeb and interface-themed pictograms.
QUICK GUIDE
How to Use the Wingdings Translator
- Type text into the left box.
- Convert instantly as the output updates.
- Copy the result or use Swap to reverse the direction.
- Paste carefully: portable symbols can render differently across apps; exact Wingdings appearance requires a compatible font.
Why Do Wingdings Symbols Turn Into Emoji?
Wingdings is a font mapping, while modern emoji are Unicode characters rendered by the operating system. When a web tool substitutes portable Unicode symbols for similar-looking Wingdings glyphs, a phone may choose colorful emoji presentation. That is why the same copied result can look different in Word, a browser and a messaging app. If visual fidelity matters more than editable text, export or share an image instead.
How to Type Wingdings in Word, Excel and Google Docs
In Microsoft Word and other applications that have the font installed, the most reliable method is to select the text and apply the Wingdings font, or insert a symbol from the application's symbol picker. Windows also provides character-selection tools. Web editors such as Google Docs do not necessarily include Microsoft's proprietary Wingdings font, so copied text cannot guarantee the same glyphs there.
COMPARISON
Wingdings vs Webdings
Both are pictographic fonts, but they are different typefaces with different mappings. A letter position that produces one icon in Wingdings can produce another in Webdings. Treat the font name as part of the encoding context whenever you decode old documents or puzzles.
BACKGROUND
What Is Wingdings? The Full Story
Wingdings became widely known through Microsoft software as a font made entirely of pictograms. Because ordinary keyboard letters turn into unrelated-looking symbols when the font is applied, people often describe the result as a secret language. Technically it is a symbol font rather than a language or universal cipher. That distinction matters when translating: the original character position and the font used to display it both matter.
The famous “NYC” story came from the surprising pictograms shown when those three letters were displayed in Wingdings. The sequence inspired conspiracy interpretations, but a coincidental sequence of glyphs is not evidence of a hidden linguistic translation.
Wingdings 1 vs 2 vs 3
The three fonts should not be treated as interchangeable versions. The original Wingdings contains a broad collection of pictograms; Wingdings 2 adds a different collection of symbols; Wingdings 3 is especially associated with arrows and directional marks. Separate tools and charts make decoding less ambiguous.
Gaster's Language (Undertale)
Undertale fans associate W. D. Gaster with Wingdings, which has produced a large ecosystem of fan-made “Gaster language” translators. We treat that as a separate fandom tool rather than presenting it as an official Wingdings specification. A dedicated Gaster translator is planned so its conventions can be documented clearly.
REVERSE TRANSLATION
Translate Wingdings Back to English
Use Swap in the translator to reverse a supported symbol sequence. For a manual decode, identify which Wingdings family the source uses first, then compare each glyph with the matching character chart. Knowing the original font is essential because similar-looking symbols can map differently between Wingdings, Wingdings 2, Wingdings 3 and Webdings.
EXPLORE
More Wingdings Tools
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wingdings?
Wingdings is a symbol typeface created by Microsoft from earlier Lucida icon fonts. Instead of ordinary letter shapes, its character positions display pictograms such as hands, arrows, office symbols and geometric marks.
How do I translate text into Wingdings?
Type or paste text into the converter above. The live preview transforms each supported character into a symbol representation. Use Copy result when you want a portable text version, and remember that exact glyph appearance depends on the font and platform.
How do I type Wingdings in Word or Google Docs?
In Microsoft Word, select text and choose Wingdings from the font menu, or insert individual symbols. Google Docs does not normally provide Microsoft's Wingdings font, so an exact Wingdings appearance is not guaranteed there.
Why do my Wingdings symbols show up as emoji?
A copyable Unicode symbol and a Wingdings font glyph are not the same thing. Phones and browsers can render Unicode characters as emoji, while Word can display a different pictogram when the Wingdings font is applied. For an exact visual appearance across devices, an image is safer than copied text.
Where can I download the Wingdings font?
Wingdings is supplied with eligible Microsoft products and is proprietary software. Avoid random font-download sites. If you need the font itself or want to redistribute or embed it, check Microsoft's current font licensing terms.
Can I use this translator on iPhone or Android?
Yes, the web tool works in a mobile browser. Copyable symbols may look different on iOS and Android because each platform controls its own Unicode and emoji rendering.
Can I translate a Wingdings screenshot or image?
This version translates text, not images. Image recognition is a separate feature we may add later; for now, use the character chart to identify symbols manually.
What's the difference between Wingdings 1, 2 and 3?
Wingdings, Wingdings 2 and Wingdings 3 are separate Microsoft symbol fonts with different character inventories. They should be treated as separate mappings rather than interchangeable versions of one alphabet.
Is Wingdings still available in Windows 11 and macOS?
Wingdings is associated with Microsoft products and is commonly available in Windows environments. Availability on a particular device or application can vary, so check the application's font list rather than assuming the same fonts exist on every platform.
What is the “NYC” Wingdings story?
Typing NYC and displaying it in Wingdings produces a sequence of pictograms that attracted conspiracy interpretations in the early 1990s. The sequence is a consequence of the font's character mapping, not a hidden translation of the letters.
Can I use Wingdings in a commercial project?
Using a font in a document is different from redistributing, embedding or serving the font file. Licensing depends on how the font is obtained and used, so check Microsoft's current licensing terms for commercial distribution or embedding.
What is Gaster's language?
W. D. Gaster is a mysterious Undertale character strongly associated by fans with Wingdings. Fan-made Gaster translators commonly use Wingdings-style mappings, but this should be presented separately from Microsoft's font specifications.