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5 Ways to Use Dingbat Fonts

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Unify Multiple Dingbats
Unify Dingbats

Create Icons with a Unified Look

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Dingbats make great icons, such as for tips, warnings, or trivia in a newsletter, magazine, or textbook. The easiest way to unify the look of different dingbats is to give them something in common.

Combine each image with a common style of background. Squares, circles, or diamonds make good common unifying shapes and you can add further interest by letting the dingbat break out of the box.

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