Symbol Picker

A simple symbol picker app, similar to the Windows Emoji Picker, that allows you to search for and insert symbols as you type.

Features

• Searchable symbol picker: Search in real time with spelling tolerance
• Insert directly: Insert symbols to your document directly
• History memory: Recent symbol selections are stored for easy access
• Transparency bar: New option to customize transparency
• Customizable: Settings allow you to customize the application
• Add your own custom symbols: You can add your own symbols by editing the symbols.txt file with Unicode characters

Installation

• Download the newest version from Release
• Run the installation program

OR if there is no installation program (a ZIP)
* Put files to `C:\Program Files\SymbolPicker\` (you might need to create the directory manually)

Note

You also need .NET Framework to run this app, but it should be pre-installed to your Windows system

Project Structure

Here’s a breakdown of the project's folder structure:

• Form1: The main function window
• Settings: The settings window
• icons8_alpha.ico: The app's icon.
• symbols.txt: A text file where you can add custom symbols (in Unicode).

Usage

1. Run the application.
2. Use the search bar to find symbols.
3. Click on a symbol to insert to your document.

Contributing

We welcome contributions! If you'd like to enhance the app or fix issues, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.

License

This project is open-source under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for more details.

Acknowledgments

• Inspired by the Windows Emoji Picker.
• Thanks to 1234567Yang for contributing enhancements. See the pull request here.