Windows 10: Ascii name for folder is now squares.

Discus and support Ascii name for folder is now squares. in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I had a folder I used with the ascii symbol ♪ as the name of the folder. After the latest Windows 10 update, that folder's name is now a square. When I... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by DaveKap, Dec 9, 2018.

  1. DaveKap Win User

    Ascii name for folder is now squares.


    I had a folder I used with the ascii symbol ♪ as the name of the folder. After the latest Windows 10 update, that folder's name is now a square. When I try to paste the ♪ symbol back as the name, it still shows up as a square. It would seem Windows 10 dropped support for using special ascii characters as folder names? Is there a way to re-enable this support?

    :)
     
    DaveKap, Dec 9, 2018
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  2. How can I enter a square box as an ASCII character?


    There is a series of box-drawing ASCII characters, such as 179/180, 187/188. Do a search for an ASCII character list, which will show you all of the relevant numbers.
     
    Not Myself, Dec 9, 2018
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  3. ship69 Win User
    How can I enter a square box as an ASCII character?


    Hello

    Is there any way to enter an ASCII character that shows up as a white square box?

    Background: In my hand-written pand & paper notes, I have various conventions for using different types of bullets in the margin. And if I draw a white square box in the margin, this provides a quick way for me to visually scan my notes to find anything that is an exectable task that requires action.

    What I then do is come back and tick the box once it is done.

    Does any ASCII character exist that will reliably show up in different applications as a which box with a solid/black border? And if so, is there any way to enter it using Alt plus the numeric keyboard?

    Also good would be an ASCII character for a box with a tick inside it. (Or even just a tick?!)

    Cheers

    J


    PS I am using Windows 10, the English Language, the UK region and various standard applications (e.g. The MS Office365 suite, TextPad, MindManager, MLO, Xara, plus Firefox/Edge/Chrome browers)
     
    ship69, Dec 9, 2018
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  4. Ascii name for folder is now squares.

    Moved a folder from another drive and rename and it still shows as the old folder name in certain places

    Hi Nick,

    I suggest you to try the steps provided below and check the behavior.

    • Create a new folder name it as 'My Videos'.
    • Now copy/cut and paste the contents which are in the folder "Videos", and delete the folder "Videos".
    • Now check the behavior.
    Please keep us updated with the status of the folder, to assist you further.

    Regards,
     
    Syed Abdul Jabbar, Dec 9, 2018
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