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Dingbat Typeface

Dingbat typeface is a type of font that consists of small symbols or images instead of letters and numbers. It is commonly used to add visual interest to a page and can be used to add icons, small illustrations, and other decorative elements. Dingbat typefaces are often used to create logos, create borders and frames, and to highlight text. They are also used to create decorative backgrounds and patterns. Dingbat typefaces are usually designed to be used with other fonts to create a more interesting design.

Glyphs, dingbats, symbols, icons, illustrations, decorative elements, logos, frames, borders, backgrounds, patterns.

— Robert Johnson

CITATION : "Robert Johnson. 'Dingbat Typeface.' Design+Encyclopedia. https://design-encyclopedia.com/define/dingbat-typeface?E=181250 (Accessed on October 14, 2026)"


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