# Complete Unicode Keyboards 'UniChar' Makes It Easy to Search for Obscure Unicode Characters By Joey Haar | Published 2018-02-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unichar References: [lifehacker](https://lifehacker.com/this-ios-keyboard-app-will-give-you-all-the-unicode-cha-1822994495) & [jordanhipwell](https://jordanhipwell.com/UniChar/) For the most part, the English language keyboard is fine for people typing in, well, English, but UniChar is a useful tool for those who need to expand their characters now and then. The keyboard offers up the entirety of the [Unicode character database](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copy-paste-symbols), giving users a quick way to search up and implement all the accents, squiggles, and symbols that they might need. UniChar is likely to be most useful for people who have to [communicate in more than one language](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vice-versa1) frequently. The [basic keyboard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keygo-touchscreen-keyboard) will still be suited to English, but users can quickly search through the database through a variety of different methods to find other languages' accents. One of the most interesting searches is the draw feature, which lets users sketch a picture of the symbol they're looking for if they don't know the name. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Expanded Unicode Characters:** UniChar provides an easy way to access and implement a wide range of Unicode characters, allowing for expanded possibilities in communication and expression. - **Multilingual Communication:** UniChar is particularly valuable for individuals who frequently communicate in multiple languages, providing quick access to accents and symbols from different languages. - **Intuitive Symbol Search:** The draw feature in UniChar allows users to find symbols even if they don't know their names, presenting an opportunity for more intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. ### Where This Applies - **Language Learning:** UniChar can be utilized in the language learning industry to aid learners in accessing and typing characters from various languages. - **Translation Services:** Translation services can benefit from UniChar by using it as a tool to quickly search and implement special characters from different languages. - **Graphic Design:** The draw feature in UniChar provides an innovative method for graphic designers to search for specific symbols, improving the efficiency and ease of symbol selection. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Typing Speed-Increasing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charachorder-x.md) - [Personalized Emoji Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emojibu.md) - [Keyboard Icon Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keycons-library.md) - [Charming Supplemental Gamer Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooting-uwu-keyboard.md) - [Electronic Ink Keyboard Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gauge-keyboard.md) - [Emoticon Shortcut Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaomoji-drawer.md) - [Projector-Equipped Multilingual Keyboards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adapt-keyboard.md) - [Computer Convenience Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-convenience.md) - [Meme Text Generators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meme-keeb.md)