Second Life Forums Archive - Is there a list or legend of all the symbols used in SL?

Spirit Elkhart

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Join date: 1 Sep 2006

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10-03-2006 14:40

I have tried searching in many areas, but I can't find out what certain symbols in search, inventory, forums, and other areas mean. Please tell me that there is a list somewhere?

Seola Sassoon

NCD owner

Join date: 13 Dec 2005

Posts: 1,036

10-03-2006 14:44

I'm not sure if you mean graphic symbols or l337 speak, as in symbols from the keyboard showing up as designs.

I have never personally noticed symbols in anything. However, people like to use ~!@ and <3 as common used 'tags' to identify their clothing, or items, or stand out with an event or store.

Dnel DaSilva

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10-03-2006 14:49

Some examples would help, I'm kinda intrigued.

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Desmond Shang

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10-03-2006 15:26

H1 5p1r17, 1 7h1nk 7h15 |1nk m16h7 h3|p. 600d |uck w17h 17!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet

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Erin Talamasca

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10-03-2006 15:35

I believe they mean the icons in SL - for example, on the map you'll see the Linden Hand for classified listings, stars for events, I for infohub - in your inventory, different item types have different icons - a box for an object, a hand for a glove, pants for - can you guess?

I don't know that there is a list of what they all are, but they're fairly easy to recognise - the map has a key of all its symbols, and in inventory, just look at what your items actually *are* and then you can probably guess what other items with the same icon are. For starters, each type of clothing you can have has a different symbol - pants, gloves, socks, undershirt/pants, jacket etc. Objects are a box - scripts kinda look like a script and notecards, uh, notey. Check what folder they're in too - a lot of things you get/upload automatically go to the right folder for their type, like animations and sounds.

PS: Desmond hurt my brain.

Spirit Elkhart

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Join date: 1 Sep 2006

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Thanks everyone

10-04-2006 12:16

I was intentionally vague because my question did touch on several of your responses. I understand in inventory that there is an obvious connection between icons and locations however, when doing a search, a number of icons leave me baffled and i am just surprized that there is not a list of them.

Thanks,
Spirit

Mermaid Hyacinth

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Join date: 15 Nov 2006

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11-18-2006 21:59

I had this same question. Although the map does list most symbols, there's one that has me confused. The mini map shows green dots for people, but it also shows green "T's". And the dots and T's change back and forth. What do the T's represent? I've walked directly up to where a T shows on the map and there seems to be nothing there.

Govindira Galatea

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Posts: 416

11-18-2006 22:07

In the minimap, a "T" means that the avatar is at least 10 meters higher than you. An upside down "T" means that the avatar is at least 10 meters below you. A dot means that they're at the same altitude, within +/- 10 meters of you.

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Mermaid Hyacinth

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11-18-2006 22:43

Thanks! That explains a LOT about when T's and dots change back and forth.

Strife Onizuka

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Join date: 3 Mar 2004

Posts: 5,887

11-19-2006 01:15

pfft...
It means...
pfft, i don't know

blue in the mini-map means you own it.
the red icon at the top of the mini-map is how much land in the sim has been claimed. This icon will only ever not be red on the preview grid.

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- Cyril Connolly

Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence.
- James Nachtwey

Sterling Whitcroft

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Join date: 2 Jul 2006

Posts: 678

Another Question about Icons

11-19-2006 05:52

Landmarks in Inventory have two colors. their pushpins are either red or brown. What's up with that?

Is there a list or legend of all the symbols used in SL?
Spirit Elkhart Registered User Join date: 1 Sep 2006 Posts: 2	10-03-2006 14:40 I have tried searching in many areas, but I can't find out what certain symbols in search, inventory, forums, and other areas mean. Please tell me that there is a list somewhere?
Seola Sassoon NCD owner Join date: 13 Dec 2005 Posts: 1,036	10-03-2006 14:44 I'm not sure if you mean graphic symbols or l337 speak, as in symbols from the keyboard showing up as designs. I have never personally noticed symbols in anything. However, people like to use ~!@ and <3 as common used 'tags' to identify their clothing, or items, or stand out with an event or store.
Dnel DaSilva Master Xessorizer Join date: 22 May 2005 Posts: 781	10-03-2006 14:49 Some examples would help, I'm kinda intrigued. _____________________ Xessories in Urbane, home of high quality jewelry and accessories. Coming soon to www.xessories.net Why accessorize when you can Xessorize?
Desmond Shang Guvnah of Caledon Join date: 14 Mar 2005 Posts: 5,250	10-03-2006 15:26 H1 5p1r17, 1 7h1nk 7h15 \|1nk m16h7 h3\|p. 600d \|uck w17h 17! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leet _____________________ Steampunk Victorian, Well-Mannered Caledon!
Erin Talamasca Registered User Join date: 18 Sep 2005 Posts: 617	10-03-2006 15:35 I believe they mean the icons in SL - for example, on the map you'll see the Linden Hand for classified listings, stars for events, I for infohub - in your inventory, different item types have different icons - a box for an object, a hand for a glove, pants for - can you guess? I don't know that there is a list of what they all are, but they're fairly easy to recognise - the map has a key of all its symbols, and in inventory, just look at what your items actually are and then you can probably guess what other items with the same icon are. For starters, each type of clothing you can have has a different symbol - pants, gloves, socks, undershirt/pants, jacket etc. Objects are a box - scripts kinda look like a script and notecards, uh, notey. Check what folder they're in too - a lot of things you get/upload automatically go to the right folder for their type, like animations and sounds. PS: Desmond hurt my brain.
Spirit Elkhart Registered User Join date: 1 Sep 2006 Posts: 2	Thanks everyone 10-04-2006 12:16 I was intentionally vague because my question did touch on several of your responses. I understand in inventory that there is an obvious connection between icons and locations however, when doing a search, a number of icons leave me baffled and i am just surprized that there is not a list of them. Thanks, Spirit
Mermaid Hyacinth Registered User Join date: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 13	11-18-2006 21:59 I had this same question. Although the map does list most symbols, there's one that has me confused. The mini map shows green dots for people, but it also shows green "T's". And the dots and T's change back and forth. What do the T's represent? I've walked directly up to where a T shows on the map and there seems to be nothing there.
Govindira Galatea Just ghosting... Join date: 6 Mar 2004 Posts: 416	11-18-2006 22:07 In the minimap, a "T" means that the avatar is at least 10 meters higher than you. An upside down "T" means that the avatar is at least 10 meters below you. A dot means that they're at the same altitude, within +/- 10 meters of you. _____________________ From: Caron Warner Lieber, woolgatherer "A person who talks fast often says things she hasn't thought of yet." From: Amosis Leontopolis Thomas "The Creator has a Master Plan: Peace and Happiness through all the Land."
Mermaid Hyacinth Registered User Join date: 15 Nov 2006 Posts: 13	11-18-2006 22:43 Thanks! That explains a LOT about when T's and dots change back and forth.
Strife Onizuka Moonchild Join date: 3 Mar 2004 Posts: 5,887	11-19-2006 01:15 pfft... It means... pfft, i don't know blue in the mini-map means you own it. the red icon at the top of the mini-map is how much land in the sim has been claimed. This icon will only ever not be red on the preview grid. _____________________ Truth is a river that is always splitting up into arms that reunite. Islanded between the arms, the inhabitants argue for a lifetime as to which is the main river. - Cyril Connolly Without the political will to find common ground, the continual friction of tactic and counter tactic, only creates suspicion and hatred and vengeance, and perpetuates the cycle of violence. - James Nachtwey
Sterling Whitcroft Registered User Join date: 2 Jul 2006 Posts: 678	Another Question about Icons 11-19-2006 05:52 Landmarks in Inventory have two colors. their pushpins are either red or brown. What's up with that?

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