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ASCII Art Dolphin: Copy and Paste
A dolphin leaping gracefully, with a smooth body and prominent dorsal fin. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, in your choice of character set. Each size downloads as a text file or a PNG.
Small (36 cols x 13 lines)
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Medium (54 cols x 19 lines)
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Large (72 cols x 25 lines)
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Dolphin ASCII art is frequently seen in nature-focused forums, personal blogs, and text messages, conveying a sense of playfulness or connection to the ocean. The streamlined body and arched back are key visual elements. The small size is perfect for a quick emoji-like addition to a text. The medium size provides more detail for a forum signature or a social media post.
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Frequently asked questions
What's the best way to share a dolphin in a text message?
The small dolphin is ideal for text messages. It's compact enough to fit on most phone screens without wrapping, making it a cute and clear visual.
Can I use this dolphin in my personal blog's sidebar?
Yes, the medium-sized dolphin works well in a blog sidebar. Embed it within a <pre> tag in your HTML to ensure its formatting is preserved and it looks crisp.
Source emoji silhouette by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0). ASCII conversion by inkmeascii.com.