ASCII Art Dictionary » crying face
ASCII Art Crying Face: Copy and Paste
A face with a single tear. Below are three sizes you can copy straight to clipboard, plus a downloadable PNG version.
Small (34 cols x 14 lines)
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Medium (50 cols x 20 lines)
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The crying face ASCII art is often found in sympathetic Discord channels, Reddit comments expressing sadness, or as a gentle emoji in text messages. The single tear is the defining visual element. The medium size is appropriate for forum posts or blog comments when expressing empathy. For a simple visual cue of sadness in a text, the small version is clear and compact.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I use the crying face in a Discord message to express sympathy?
Yes, the medium size is effective in Discord. It clearly conveys sadness or sympathy. It can be used to react to a sad story or to offer comfort to a friend in a direct message.
How do I ensure the tear is visible in a text message?
The small size is best for text messages. Its simplicity makes the tear more likely to render correctly on various mobile devices. Always test the message to confirm visibility before sending it widely.
Where is a good place for the large crying face?
The large crying face can be used in more prominent displays like a personal blog header during a reflective period or in a creative art piece. It makes a strong emotional statement when given enough space.
Source emoji silhouette by OpenMoji (CC BY-SA 4.0). ASCII conversion by inkmeascii.com.