Cool Text
Chrome, flames and bevelled gradients — the 2003 logo generator, still online and still producing exactly that.
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How to get the most from it
Cool Text sits in Text & Font Toys under Make, filed as a minute.
- Give it one round. There is nothing to finish and nothing lost by leaving.
- 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 nostalgic, funny and useful.
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
- A one-round break between tasks
- A trip back to the older internet
- A reliable laugh
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Trying it with zero commitment
Cool Text: quick answers
Is Cool Text free?
Yes. Cool Text is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Cool Text?
No. You can use Cool Text without signing up for anything.
Does Cool Text work on a phone?
Not well. We file Cool Text as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is Cool Text safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Cool Text take?
We file it as "A minute": One quick round, then you can leave.
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