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Published on 2024-03-2410 minutes

Complete Guide to Zalgo Text Effect

Category:Tutorial

Zalgo text effect is a technique that creates an eerie visual effect by adding Unicode combining characters.

This article will introduce the implementation principles, common character sets, and practical application scenarios of the Zalgo effect.

What is Zalgo Text?

Zalgo text originated from internet culture, creating a distorted and fragmented visual effect by

stacking a large number of Unicode combining characters on ordinary text. This effect is often used in

horror-themed creations or special artistic expressions.

Technical Principles

The Zalgo effect mainly uses combining characters in Unicode. These characters do not display as

independent characters, but are superimposed on the base characters to form a visual effect.

Implementation Methods

1

Choose base text

2

Add top combining characters

3

Add middle combining characters

4

Add bottom combining characters

5

Control stacking density

Application Scenarios

Horror-themed creations

Special artistic effects

Social media personalization

Game text design

Usage Suggestions

1

Use moderately, avoid excessive stacking making text difficult to recognize

2

Consider platform compatibility

3

Pay attention to text readability

4

Choose appropriate intensity according to specific scenarios