Symbol Selector for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffMarch 12, 2026

Symbol Selector is a utility for accessing and copying special characters and symbol fonts like Wingdings. It supports copying to the clipboard in RTF or WMF for versatile use in documents and publishing programs.

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Trial version

Pros
- Copies symbol fonts to Windows clipboard.
- Supports RTF and WMF clipboard formats.
- Locates and copies special characters from any font.
- Adjusts displayed font size within the selector window.
Cons
- Lacks direct character insertion into documents.
- No advanced search or filtering for symbols.
- Limited to Windows operating system.
- Does not allow symbol customization or editing.