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How to Make a Robot When Typing

In an age of high-definition computer graphics, primitive graphics still have a nostalgic appeal. ASCII is a computer text standard that includes minimal formatting information and a limited range of characters. Using ASCII, it is possible to "draw" while typing. A simple ASCII robot like "Finn," the first example in Resource 1, is a fine introduction to making ASCII art.

Things You'll Need

  • Plain-text editor such as Notepad or TextEdit
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Instructions

    • 1

      Launch the Notepad application if you are on Windows. This is a plain-text editor that only uses ASCII. If you are using a Mac, open TextEdit and select "Make Plain Text" under the "Format" menu. This will switch TextEdit to plain-text mode.

    • 2

      Type 3 spaces, then type "___T_" followed by Enter. Type the underscores by pressing "Shift-Dash." There are 3 underscores in a row before the T, and one after it.

    • 3

      Type 2 spaces, then type "| o o |" followed by Enter. (The eyes are lowercase O's. Type the vertical bars by pressing "Shift-Backslash." There is a space between each character.

    • 4

      Type 2 spaces, then type "|__-__|" followed by Enter. There are 2 underscores on either side of the dash.

    • 5

      Type 2 spaces, then type "/| []|\" followed by Enter. There is a space between the first vertical bar and the open bracket.

    • 6

      Type "()/|___|\()" followed by Enter. This line has no initial spaces. There are 3 underscores between the vertical bars.

    • 7

      Type 3 spaces, then type "|_|_|" followed by Enter.

    • 8

      Type 3 spaces, then type "/_|_\" followed by Enter to complete the robot.

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