What is Wingdings 2? The Specialized Symbol & Dingbat Font
Wingdings 2 is a TrueType dingbat font originally developed by Microsoft in 1990 as an expansion to the iconic Wingdings 1 font. Designed by famous typography legends Charles Bigelow and Kris Holmes, Wingdings 2 was created to provide essential office glyphs, ballot checkmarks, writing tools, and decorative numerical indicators that were missing from standard typography sets.
Unlike typical alphabets, typing standard A–Z keys in Wingdings 2 yields specialized pictograms such as encircled numbers (⓪ to ⑩), voting checkmark boxes (☑ and ☒), directional finger pointers (👈, 👉, 👆, 👇), and writing instruments (pens, brushes, scissors).
Our free online Wingdings 2 Translator & Decoder uses modern Unicode standard mappings, allowing you to convert regular text into Wingdings 2 characters and copy & paste them seamlessly into Discord, Microsoft Word, Excel, Minecraft, and social media.
Wingdings 1 vs. Wingdings 2 vs. Wingdings 3: Key Differences
Many people confuse the three official Wingdings font variations. Here is how they differ:
| Feature | Wingdings 1 | Wingdings 2 | Wingdings 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Theme | General dingbats, zodiac signs, happy faces, mail icons, hand signs | Business forms, ballot checkmarks, writing implements, circled numbers | Arrows, navigational indicators, repeat signs |
| Numbers (0-9) | Folders, paper sheets, cassette tapes | Enclosed numbers (⓪–⑩) & circled digits | Specialized arrow variations |
| Checkmarks | Standard tick mark (✓) and cross (✗) | Ballot box with check (☑) and ballot cross (☒) | N/A (Arrow focused) |
| Gaming & Lore | Famous for Undertale’s W.D. Gaster | Cryptic puzzle ciphers & ARGs | Technical blueprints & directional maps |
Key Symbol Categories in Wingdings 2
Wingdings 2 contains 216 unique glyphs divided into practical categories:
1. Ballot Boxes & Checkmarks (For Forms & Checklists)
Wingdings 2 is widely recognized for its clean checkmark symbols. In Microsoft Word and Excel, users frequently use Wingdings 2 to create interactive to-do lists and printable checklists:
P➔🗸(Light checkmark)R➔☑(Ballot box with check)T➔☒(Ballot box with X cross)O➔🗴(Clean cross mark)
2. Circled & Enclosed Numbers (0 to 10)
If you need numbered lists, bullet points, or badges in Discord bios or TikTok text, Wingdings 2 maps lowercase letters directly to encircled digits:
a–k➔⓪,①,②,③,④,⑤,⑥,⑦,⑧,⑨,⑩l–u➔ Inverse black circled numbers (❶,❷,❸,❹,❺…)
3. Pointing Hand Gestures & Pointers
B➔👈(Left pointing finger)C➔👉(Right pointing finger)J➔👆(Upward pointer)K➔👇(Downward pointer)
4. Office Stationery & Implements
!➔🖊(Pen)"➔🖋(Fountain pen)#➔🖌(Paint brush)%➔✂(Scissors)2➔📋(Clipboard)3➔🗑(Wastebasket)
Complete Wingdings 2 Alphabet Character Chart (A to Z)
Use this quick reference table to find the direct keyboard shortcut for every capital letter in Wingdings 2:
| Keyboard Letter | Wingdings 2 Symbol | Symbol Name / Description |
|---|---|---|
| A | 🖛 | Pointing hand back |
| B | 👈 | Left Pointing Hand |
| C | 👉 | Right Pointing Hand |
| D | 🖜 | Pointing finger angled |
| E | 🖝 | Pointing hand right outline |
| F | 🖞 | Index pointer right dark |
| G | 🖟 | Index pointer left dark |
| H | 🖠 | Hand pointing top-right |
| I | 🖡 | Hand pointing top-left |
| J | 👆 | Hand pointing upwards |
| K | 👇 | Hand pointing downwards |
| L | 🖢 | Hand gesture open |
| M | 🖣 | Hand gesture palm |
| N | 🖑 | Raised hand gesture |
| O | 🗴 | Cross Mark (Ballot X) |
| P | 🗸 | Checkmark / Tick |
| Q | 🗵 | Light check in box |
| R | ☑ | Ballot Box with Checkmark |
| S | ⮽ | Boxed plus symbol |
| T | ☒ | Ballot Box with Cross (X) |
| U | ⮾ | Circled X symbol |
| V | ⮿ | Circled slash symbol |
| W | 🛇 | Prohibited / No Entry symbol |
| X | ⦸ | Circled reverse solidus |
| Y | 🙱 | Decorative Ampersand 1 |
| Z | 🙴 | Decorative Ampersand 2 |
How to Decode Wingdings 2 to English
Have you encountered a cryptic puzzle, game Easter egg, or mystery status typed in Wingdings 2? Decoding it back into readable text is simple with our reverse converter:
- Copy the Wingdings 2 symbols from Discord, a forum, or document.
- Select the “Wingdings 2 ➔ English” mode button on our tool.
- Paste the symbols into the left input box.
- Our decoder instantly recognizes the Unicode points and translates them back into readable English text.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I copy and paste Wingdings 2 symbols on Discord, Instagram, and TikTok?
Yes! Our tool maps Wingdings 2 characters directly to standardized Unicode dingbats. Unlike old Microsoft font files that required local software installation, these Unicode symbols render correctly on Discord chats, Instagram bios, WhatsApp, and Reddit across iPhones, Android, and Windows devices.
Does W.D. Gaster (Undertale) Use Wingdings 2?
A common mystery among gamers is whether Toby Fox used Wingdings 2 for W.D. Gaster. In reality, Gaster’s famous dialogue and Room 264 Entry Number 17 were written using the original Wingdings 1 font (featuring the open hands and happy faces). If you want to translate Gaster’s lore, use our dedicated W.D. Gaster Undertale Translator or our main Wingdings 1 Translator.
How do I type Wingdings 2 checkmarks in Microsoft Word and Excel?
In Microsoft Word or Excel, select the font dropdown and choose Wingdings 2. Press Shift + P to insert a clean checkmark (🗸), or press Shift + R to insert a box with a checkmark (☑). Alternatively, you can use our tool above to copy the checkmarks directly.
Is Wingdings 2 a secret cipher or language?
No, Wingdings 2 is not an encrypted language. It is a substitution font where each standard ASCII keystroke replaces standard Latin letters with pictorial dingbats and numbers.
Why do some Wingdings 2 symbols show up as empty boxes (□)?
If a symbol appears as a blank box (tofu), it means your current device, browser, or application does not support that specific Unicode glyph. Modern browsers like Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, and Safari on updated operating systems support over 99% of these dingbats.