Manicule

[beck123]

And that heart-leaf thingie: what do you use it for??

I use it for bling in brochures and such. I'm sure it has a name, but I don't know what it is.

It looks as though if you were to examine it closely enough, you'd see a poorly-executed "MOM" in the middle of the heart.

[beck123]

"Dingbat" is also an architectural term for small, boxy, two-story homes in which the ground-level floor is not enclosed and is used for parking or storage. I've always called it a beach house, but it's a dingbat.

[saparris]

I blush at my faux pas......

No need to blush. Your faux pas will come out in the wash if you pre-treat it with "Gaffe Out."

[LukeJavan8]

I've see it used as a sort of "bullet" in a long list
of things on a printed page. But many of the
others on the picture I've also seen. So I can
see how it is a thing to 'grab one's attention'
in printed matter.

[saparris]

So I can see how it is a thing to 'grab one's attention in printed matter.

Which is their primary use, especially the manicule.

All dingbats say "Look! This is important." I suppose that the illustrated characters and color variations in Medieval manuscripts served the same purpose--along with being pretty.

[LukeJavan8]

I went to Fonts.com, etc, and its derivations, but did
not see anything but various types of print. Where
did you find it advertised before you bought it?

[saparris]

Just sent a PM re fonts.

[LukeJavan8]

Appreciate it: will reply in email or PM.

[Enigma]

I notice Sap was nice enough to explain to you how to change the font of your quote, Luke.

Maybe we should send him some freshly baked cookies to say thanks (though they won't be that fresh when he receives them).

[LukeJavan8]

Nor were the figs he was going to send me two years ago.
As for fonts, I still need to work on them, but he is
a great help.

[saparris]

Enigma, it was last year when we made the fig preserves that went bad, so I will have to wait until they are ripe this year (in the July/August time frame).

Luke, maybe you should investigate the grammar threads to get a clearer idea about the past as it relates to the present.

[LukeJavan8]

No thanks as to getting any idea what you two are
subjunctifying over. It is too modular for me.

[Dr. Goodword]

Please use regular e-mail or Facebook for personal conversations and save the Alpha Agora for discussions of the Good Words.

Thanks.

[saparris]

My apologies. I plead temporary mismaniculation.