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ASCII Art Letter C: Copy and Paste
The letter C in bold ASCII art, great for banners and text art. 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 (37 cols x 18 lines)
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Medium (55 cols x 26 lines)
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Large (73 cols x 34 lines)
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The ASCII art letter C is used in programming community headers (C language has a long history), Discord server banners, and decorative name displays for names like Chris, Clara, Cody, or Camille. The open curve of the C is the distinctive design element. Large gives the curve its proper arc and thickness. Medium is the standard for README headers and Discord channel descriptions where the letter introduces a project or section.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is letter C ASCII art most commonly used?
Programming communities where C and C++ are cultural touchstones, Discord server banners for C-named servers, README headers for software projects, and decorative name displays for C-initial names in gaming and creative communities.
Does the open curve shape read at small size?
At small the C is a compact open arc. The opening is visible but tight. Medium and large give the curve proper width and make the open side clearly distinct from a closed O shape.
How do I use ASCII letters in a README file?
Wrap them in triple backticks to create a fenced code block. This preserves monospace alignment in all Markdown renderers including GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket.
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