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Make better text art.

A few practical tips make ASCII and ANSI art easier to read, paste, and share.

1. Keep banners short

Large glyphs work best with short words. For long phrases, try Tiny, Small Caps, Fullwidth, or Box Sign styles.

2. Choose fill characters intentionally

# feels classic, █ feels solid, * feels playful, and . or · can feel lighter.

3. Use ANSI color sparingly

Color is most effective when it supports hierarchy. Cyan and green are great for terminals; amber feels retro; red should be reserved for alerts.

4. Test where you will publish

Terminals, Markdown renderers, Discord, and web pages may use different fonts and spacing. Always preview the final destination.

5. Prefer clarity over size

The best ASCII art is legible at a glance. If it feels noisy, reduce spacing, switch styles, or shorten the text.