ASCII Border Text Generator
Simple decorative ASCII border for clean, professional text separation and emphasis.
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About ASCII Border Style
Simple decorative ASCII border for clean, professional text separation and emphasis.
How to use ASCII Border text
- 1 Type your text in the generator above
- 2 Click the "Copy" button to copy the ASCII Border styled text
- 3 Paste it anywhere you want - social media, usernames, messages
- 4 Enjoy your stylish ASCII Border text!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ASCII Border decoration?
ASCII Border uses various ASCII and extended characters to create decorative borders around text: ═══════ ║ Text ║ ═══════ or ~~ Text ~~ or == Text ==. It's more varied than pure box-drawing, incorporating tildes (~), equals (=), pipes (|), and other keyboard characters for different visual effects.
How does ASCII Border differ from ASCII Box?
ASCII Box uses specific box-drawing characters (┌─┐│└┘) for clean geometric boxes. ASCII Border uses common keyboard characters (=~-|+) for more flexible, varied borders. Box is precise and terminal-styled; Border is adaptable and can work without special character support. Border has more 'handmade' feel.
What border styles are most commonly used?
Popular ASCII borders: === Text === (double-line solid), --- Text --- (single-line), ~~~ Text ~~~ (wavy/tildes), ||| Text ||| (vertical bars), +++ Text +++ (plus signs), and ### Text ### (hash marks). Each has different visual weight and cultural associations—choose based on desired formality and tone.
Do ASCII Borders work better than Unicode decorations for email?
Yes—email systems often strip or distort Unicode decorations, especially in plain text mode. ASCII borders using =, -, ~, and | survive any email system intact. For professional emails where you want simple emphasis without risking broken formatting, ASCII borders are safer than fancy Unicode.
What content suits ASCII Border decoration?
ASCII borders work for: email newsletters (safe formatting), code documentation, section headers in plain text, retro/nostalgic aesthetics, minimalist design, technical documentation, and any content requiring maximum compatibility. They're also popular in creative writing communities for scene breaks and emphasis.