ASCIIFlow
Draws boxes, arrows and flowcharts entirely out of monospace characters, for diagrams that live inside code comments.
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How to get the most from it
ASCIIFlow sits in Text & Font Toys under Make, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something useful, clever and brainy.
About this category: Fancy text converters, ASCII art makers, typography experiments and the specific pleasure of putting words through something that mangles them.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Getting something practical done
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
ASCIIFlow: quick answers
Is ASCIIFlow free?
Yes. ASCIIFlow is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use ASCIIFlow?
No. You can use ASCIIFlow without signing up for anything.
Does ASCIIFlow work on a phone?
Not well. We file ASCIIFlow as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is ASCIIFlow safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does ASCIIFlow take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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