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ASCII Art Fork And Knife: Copy and Paste

A fork on the left and a knife on the right, standing upright. 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.

Character set

Small (27 cols x 14 lines)

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Medium (40 cols x 20 lines)

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Large (53 cols x 27 lines)

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# the fork and knife in the library
txt/food/fork-and-knife/gradient-small.txt
txt/food/fork-and-knife/extended-xl.txt
  + 14 more: 4 sets x 4 sizes
png/dark/food/fork-and-knife.png
png/light/food/fork-and-knife.png
png/transparent-dark-ink/food/fork-and-knife.png
png/transparent-light-ink/food/fork-and-knife.png
svg/food/fork-and-knife.svg

Fork and knife ASCII art is a classic for food-related content, from dinner invitations to restaurant reviews. The distinct shapes of the fork and knife are clearly visible, making it an effective symbol for eating. The small version is versatile for quick use in text messages or social media comments. For a more prominent display in a blog header or a README file, the medium size works well.

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this art in my Twitter/X bio to show I'm a food blogger?

Yes, the small size is perfect for a Twitter/X bio. It's concise and clearly communicates a food theme. It adds a nice visual element without exceeding character limits.

How do I ensure the fork and knife stay aligned in a Reddit post?

To preserve alignment in Reddit, place the art inside a code block. You can do this by starting each line with four spaces. The medium size is generally suitable for Reddit comments.

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