Scrolling Text Generator

How the scrolling text generator works

Every result is produced with Unicode characters rather than an installed font, which is why the styles survive copy and paste into places that normally strip formatting.

Type or paste your text into the input box. Watch the styled versions appear immediately below. Press Copy on the version you like best. Paste it wherever you need it — support depends on the app and platform you paste into.

Unicode blocks used

This tool draws from the following Unicode character blocks to produce its styles:

• Mathematical Alphanumeric Symbols (U+1D400–U+1D7FF)
• Miscellaneous Symbols (U+2600–U+26FF)

What you can use it for

• Copying styled text into documents and chats
• Adding personality to messages and posts
• Making headings and titles more distinctive
• Personalising profiles, bios and signatures

Scrolling

Within the decorative text effects category, Scrolling describes the visual direction behind these results. Related tools in the same group let you explore neighbouring styles without starting over.

How it works under the hood

This tool draws from multiple Unicode blocks to produce its Scrolling styles. Each letter in your input is mapped to a Unicode character that visually matches the desired effect. The result is a plain-text string that works across platforms because Unicode is a universal standard supported by modern operating systems, browsers, and applications.

Platform tips

• Use bold or monospace styles for the classic ticker look.
• For movement, animate the text across a GIF, video or CSS keyframes.
• On a webpage, a CSS animation or marquee element handles the scroll.

Related tools

Part of Decorative Text Effects.

Frequently asked questions