Upside Down Text
Flip text upside down (˙ʍop ǝpᴉsdn)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is upside down text?
Upside down text uses special Unicode characters that resemble standard letters when rotated 180 degrees. For example, 'Hello' becomes 'ollǝH'. This creates a visual effect of flipped text.
How does the flipping work?
Each character is mapped to its upside-down equivalent using a predefined character mapping table. The text is then reversed to create the illusion of being flipped upside down when viewed normally.
Where is upside down text commonly used?
Upside down text is popular on social media, in messaging apps, for creative writing, as novelty signatures, in art projects, and for playful communication. It's often used to add visual interest to text.
Are there any limitations to upside down text?
Not all characters have upside-down equivalents, and some may appear as question marks or other symbols. The visual effect works best with Latin alphabet characters and common punctuation marks.