All About Symbols

About Widgit Symbols

Widgit Symbols are simple, visual images, which each represent a single word or concept, used to support understanding and communication.

Widgit Symbols provide very effective visual support for anyone who may struggle to understand written information - such as non-readers, anyone who is learning new vocabulary, people with learning or communication challenges and people with English as an Additional Language (EAL).

The ever-expanding Widgit Symbol Set contains over 11,000 symbols, which are available in both colour and black & white.

Widgit Symbols follow a 'schematic structure', which means there are consistent rules for how each symbol is formed. These simple rules are quickly recognisable for symbol users, which enables them to understand the meaning of any new symbols they come across more independently.

Follow this link to all the Free Widgit Resources on this site.  More can also be found on our Symbols Resources page. 

Communicate: In Print 2

Communicate: In Print is a piece of software that enables the creation of resources for printing out which feature Widgit Symbols.

Communicate: In Print comes with the full Widgit Symbol Set, which includes over 11,000 symbols.

You can use Communicate: In Print to create inclusive, accessible resources such as newsletters, visual timetables, symbol flashcards, worksheets, communication books, posters, signage and much more!

Communicate: In Print is simple to use, and also comes with a range of clipart images, which can be added into your symbol-based resources. You can even add your own photos and images!

The program comes with a range of templates and helpsheets to help get you started.

Follow this link to all the Free Communicate In Print Resources on this site

Communicate: SymWriter

Communicate: SymWriter enables people who may struggle with reading and writing to participate in the writing process by putting together their own pieces of written work onscreen, with the support of Widgit Symbols.

Support staff can create writing frames and word banks, which learners can use for further support. The interface of SymWriter can also be personalised for different learners to suit individual learning needs. 

SymWriter's many features, such as speech support and a visual spellchecker, offer learners reassurance when choosing a word, helping increase motivation. It is also switch-accessible!

SymWriter comes with a range of templates and tutorials which help support staff to get started with the program and to learn how to get the most from it.

About Widgit

Widgit are experts in inclusion and accessibility, and have over 25 years' experience in the learning and communication industry.

The world-renowned Widgit Symbols are the foundation of Widgit. Designed in collaboration with language and communication experts, Widgit Symbols support understanding and communication by enabling people who may struggle with reading to have access to written information and communicate more independently.

Individuals can use Widgit's specially-developed software to create their own symbol-based resources in print, onscreen and online, or download pre-made symbol resources.