Publisher's Description
From Ergonis software:
PopChar is a utility application that lets you insert special characters, accented and foreign letters, etc., into your documents. No need to search for and remember keyboard combinations. Just pop up the PopChar window, click the desired character, and the character appears in your current document.
If a font contains Unicode characters, you can see all of them, neatly arranged in the standard Unicode categories.
You can use the character table of PopChar X like a menu or make it "sticky" to insert multiple characters in a row. PopChar X also allows you to select the font and size of the characters to be inserted.
- simple to use: click and select
- displays the keystrokes needed to create selected characters
- selectable font
- remembers and hilites the most recently selected characters
- Unicode support
- inserts HTML symbols
- automatically detects the current font in many popular applications (including Word, Excel, Illustrator, QuarkXPress, InDesign, FileMaker and BBEdit)
- manual font selection (in applications where PopChar X cannot determine the current font
- exclude common characters (letters, digits and accents)
- "styled" and "unstyled" character insertion
- resizeable window (up to the full screen)
- "sticky mode" lets you insert multiple characters with a series of clicks
- automatically starts at login
- also works with Classic applications
If you purchased your license within the last two years, the upgrade is free for you, and your current license key will work for the new version. If your 2 years update period has expired, you can purchase a 2 years update renewal. Whereas other software vendors offer upgrades at a reduced price for just a single new version, our licenses cover ALL subsequent releases of PopChar X and PopChar Pro within two years, starting with the date of purchase.
What's new in this version:
- New option to hide the corner "P" unless the mouse pointer is near the corner.
- New option to highlight recently selected characters with a yellow background.
- Improved handling of mouse movements avoids flickering.
- Faster display of the character table during scrolling and selection.
- The PopChar window now closes faster when the mouse pointer leaves the window.
- PopChar is now resolution-independent in preparation for future Mac OS X enha... See all new features
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4.4 starsout of 39 votes
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"I don't buy App's with no price attached"
Version: PopChar X 5.3
Pros
Impossible to know since I did not download
Cons
Publish price and I will download
Summary
No price= No download
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"Most efficient way to find the character you want!"
Version: PopChar X 5.1
Pros
Ease of use, fast access, easily personalized, unobtrusive, regularly updated.
Cons
None that I know of.
Summary
PopChar X is so much easier to use than trying to use Apple's character or keyboard viewer. It is, in my book, a 'Mac Essential.' I've had others, but PopChar X is the full-featured, well polished, champion of its class.
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"Always ready, always helpful. Best font help available."
Version: PopChar X 5.1
Pros
Saves so much time when special characters are needed and/or a different font.
Also see answer to #2 above.Cons
Nothing wrong that I have found.
Summary
Get it. Use it. Be happy and satisfied.
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"Exceptionally easy/and convenient to use and access."
Version: PopChar X 5.1
Pros
Very accessable: tiny button upper left corner. Immediately opens when needed; and immediately closes after insert.. It remembers the previously used character, until a new character is needed. It will work even in website application forms, etc.
Cons
I only wonder if the newer version is going to change the beauty of version 2.3 which we've been using for @4 years.
Summary
Exceptionally easy and accessable to use. Stays out of sight small footprint, but right awake when needed. Small is big!
Just upgraded. Version 5.1 is super. The application is still it's same amazing self. Big yet unpretentious. The engineers on this are to be congratulated
I have used it even in an adobe web site application form!
Updated on Nov 3, 2010 -
"OK but not necessary"
Version: PopChar X 5.1
Pros
Was about the best until Adobe introduced their 'glyphs' panel some years ago. Now it's kind of redundant, at least for InDesign.
Cons
Quirky at times (unpredictable)
Summary
Nice toy if you need font character substitutions often in various applications (Other than Adobe InD).
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"BEST utility for inserting arcane chars in your text."
Version: PopChar X 5.1
Pros
Intuitive and easy to use, PopChar sits unobtrusively in the upper left corner of your Menu Bar at all times and allows you to select from a wide variety of characters, regular, Unicode, or completely arcane fonts & styles, & pop them into your text.
Cons
I've used PopChar on several Macs since version 1 and can't think of a single thing I don't like about the program or that I would change. It does what it's supposed to do quickly and easily and without a hassle. Definitely worth the price!
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"PopChar is indispensable!"
Version: PopChar X 5.0
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
First, let me address those who complain about the upgrade fee. Come on, do you really expect a lifetime of free upgrades on a product such as this? It takes quite a bit of development to continue to add features and to make it compatible as Apple updates their OS. So, get over it. OR, don't use it! As a writer, I find using the special characters via this application to be transparent and seamless. I can't imagine being without PopChar (and I have not, since version 1.0!). May I suggest you try it? In this new version, I like the area that allows for favorites to be retained for easier insertion as needed. No hunting and searching for these favorites. It has been quite some time since I've had issues with this software, so long ago that I cannot remember specifics. I keep my Mac current with the OS and until PopChar 5.0 came out, the previous version worked just fine with my OS X 10.6.4. To those who wonder about the usefulness, I suggest that for any writer or creative type who wants to be able to quickly, effortlessly access the myriad special characters you may not have known exist, download and try the software. If you find it useful, buy it after the trial period. If not, let it go and dump it As for me, well, I just wouldn't be without it. I hope my comments prove to be useful! -
"It works as advertised, sample and accurate."
Version: PopChar X 4.3
Pros
Pricing is reasonable not like the $100 price tag of FontAgent Pro. PopChar doesn?t try to be an 'everything utility', it does one job and does it very well...
Cons
Some times the vast array of hidden charters in professional fonts make it hard to choose which one.
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"An excellent app which does all it says beautifully."
Version: PopChar X 4.3
Pros
Offers any font or character for which I've ever wished.
Cons
The cost gets a little high with three computers over the years.
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"Great product"
Version: PopChar X 4.1
Summary
This review was originally posted on VersionTracker.com.
It works very easy and it is a powerful tool. Only the price makes me unhappy.
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