How can you benefit from Synballo?
The wait is over! Synballo v0.7.0 release is officially live on Google Chrome Web Store.
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Before we dive into who this update is for and how it will improve your workflow, let's take a look at what's new:
+ emoji 15.0
+ emoji 15.1
+ emoji 16.0
+ another 49 symbols from different categories
+ syncs with you browser account
+ set search as default (focuses in search on open)
and more
For those of you who are not familiar with, Synballo is a comprehensive symbol picker extension designed to simplify digital communication. Its primary purpose is to provide users with instant, effortless access to a vast universe of over 8,000 unicode characters, emojis, and special symbols that are not available on a standard keyboard.
The value it provides is in enhancing user expression and productivity. By offering a fast, intuitive search with RegEx compatibility and seamless copy-paste functionality, Synballo eliminates the tedious process of searching for and copying individual characters from various websites. This saves users time, improves their communication clarity, and allows for more creative expression across all online platforms, making it an essential tool for students, professionals, and everyday communicators.
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Synballo is designed for intuitive and seamless use. Here is a guide on how to use the extension and examples of its main use cases:
How to Use Synballo
Open the Extension: Simply click the Synballo icon in your Chrome toolbar. A small, clean window will pop up.
2. Find Your Symbol:
Browse: Explore the vast library by scrolling or clicking on the different category tabs (e.g., Emoji, Math, Currency, Arrows).
Search: Use the search bar to quickly find a symbol by typing its name (e.g., "star," "infinity"). For advanced users, you can use RegEx to pinpoint specific characters.
3. Insert or Copy:
Insert: Click on any symbol, and it will be automatically inserted into the active text field on your current web page.
Copy to Clipboard: The symbol is also automatically copied to your clipboard, allowing you to paste it anywhere else with a simple Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac).
You can disable these in settings by unchecking the relevant checkboxes.
4. Access Recently Used: The extension keeps a record of your most recently used symbols and syncs across devices, allowing for even faster access next time.
Main Use Cases & Examples
1. For Students & Academics:
Purpose: To quickly insert mathematical, scientific, and academic symbols into documents, online forums, and research papers.
Example: A student writing a paper on physics can easily find and insert ∑ (sigma), ∆ (delta), or ∫ (integral) without searching the web or remembering complex codes.
2. For Social Media & Casual Communicators:
Purpose: To add personality, emphasis, and unique flair to posts, messages, and comments.
Example: A user crafting a celebratory tweet can instantly add a ✨ (sparkles emoji), a 🎉 (party popper), or a ♡ (heart symbol) to make their message stand out.
3. For Writers & Editors:
Purpose: To insert professional punctuation, currency signs, and typographic symbols that are not on a standard keyboard.
Example: An editor can quickly add - (em dash), © (copyright sign), ™ (trademark), or € (Euro currency symbol) into an article with a single click, ensuring professional and accurate formatting.
4. For Developers & Designers:
Purpose: To use special characters in code comments, documentation, UI mockups, or user guides.
Example: A developer can add → (right arrow) to a comment to indicate a function's flow, or a designer can use ▶ (play button) to quickly mock up a new UI element.
RegEx examples: https://nostrichpub.com/note1j0ezpf34aah8jx752n2yhsmf3q86rcsc68c9hyntrhz7203kh5zqln5qgh
Release 0.7.0: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/synballo/egokobopkifbejiejfimicpndljehial
Official website: https://synballo.com