I had no idea ChatGPT could do this with text now I use it all the time

Date:
Fri, 07 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

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ChatGPT can create dozens of decorative Unicode text styles with a few simple prompts

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Most of the tricks for
improving ChatGPT's answers focus on the words themselves. You ask it to be more concise or write in rhyming couplets, or just to translate an annoyed email into more professional language.

But that's about changing what ChatGPT writes . You can also mess around with how it looks by asking for different fonts . You can't install font files
like you would with a word processor, but ChatGPT can rewrite text using Unicode character styles instead. The AI chatbot uses Unicode to mimic everything from elegant cursive handwriting to bubble letters, adding a lot more personality to its responses. And you can cut and paste the text into other apps. Latest Videos From TechRadar Watch full video here:

I started experimenting out of curiosity and quickly discovered it was much more than a novelty. With the right prompt, ChatGPT can generate decorative text for birthday messages, party invitations, holiday greetings and social media posts in seconds, all without leaving the chat.

Once I learned how to ask for specific Unicode styles instead of vaguely requesting "a different font," I found myself using the trick far more often than I ever expected. You may like 5 ChatGPT hacks I wish Id started using sooner I found a hidden ChatGPT setting that changes how hard the AI thinks How to make ChatGPT great at writing your emails (Image credit: OpenAI)
Tricky fonts There is no hidden setting to switch on and no special version
of ChatGPT you need to install. If you can type a prompt, you already have everything required. I simply open a new ChatGPT conversation and ask it to write something like, "TechRadar Rules!" in different Unicode font styles. Within seconds, I had several versions that looked completely different from one another.

And the more specific you are, the closer to exactly what you're imagining
you can get. Ask for bubble letters, and you'll get: Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

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Ask for a spooky, gothic look, and you get:

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Or if you want a more digital, glitchy aesthetic, there's the font known as Zalgo:

TechRadar Rules!

There's even a Unicode for upside-down text that ChatGPT can mimic:

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The ability to change the mood of your writing is what makes the font trick more than just a momentary curiosity. A Halloween party announcement written in gothic lettering instantly creates a completely different mood from the same words in cheerful bubble text. Birthday invitations, baby shower announcements, and holiday greetings all gain a little personality without requiring any graphic design skills. Memorable messages (Image credit:
OpenAI) There are some limits because of Unicode. They only work properly where those characters are supported. Most modern apps handle them without
any trouble, but occasionally a website displays empty boxes or substitutes different symbols. Some decorative styles can also make text harder to read, particularly for accessibility tools such as screen readers.

The Unicode fonts are an entertaining way to add personality to text, but
it's perhaps best used in titles and sparingly otherwise. ChatGPT is
perfectly happy to convert an entire essay into medieval-looking script, but that does not mean anyone else wants to read it.

I doubt decorative Unicode text will transform the way anyone works. It is
not going to save hours every week or revolutionize productivity. It will, however, make your next social media post, birthday message, or party invitation a little more distinctive, and sometimes that is exactly the kind of delightful gimmick that keeps ChatGPT interesting. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. The best business laptops for all budgets Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

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