Faded Text Overview
Wash characters with a pale overline so they feel sun-bleached and distant: f̄ād̄ēd̄. The macron ◌̄ glides above each glyph like high glare, creating a gentle fade while leaving text selectable.
Dial your text down to a sun-bleached whisper—each character picks up a light macron above it for a gently worn look: faded → f̄ād̄ēd̄, TEXT → T̄ĒX̄T̄, 2025 → 2̄0̄2̄5̄.
Faded — soft top-line accent with x̄
The mapping adds a combining macron to every supported letter and digit—literal pattern x̄—suggesting sun-fade or print wear while keeping the original shapes intact.
Use for
- Lo-fi captions, vintage tags, and mellow playlist titles.
- Subheads that need presence without shouting.
- Dates or short codes with a timeworn undertone.
How to style it
- Keep phrases brief (1–6 words) so the top rules read cleanly.
- Title Case or ALL-CAPS yields tidy silhouettes; lowercase feels relaxed.
- Add a touch of line-height if macrons collide on stacked lines.
Craft notes
- Pattern is literal
x̄on letters/digits; spaces remain spaces and punctuation passes through as typed. - Macron thickness can vary by platform—preview tight headers.
- Best as an accent; long paragraphs of bars can tire the eye.
Similar tools to explore: Blurred for hazy halos, Broken for fractured baselines, Letterpress for press-mark tactility, and Glow for a brighter aura.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will it disappear on light backgrounds?
The macron remains visible; contrast varies by theme and font.
Can I stack multiple fades?
You can, but one macron per glyph keeps clarity.
Digits supported?
Yes—0–9 receive the same ◌̄ accent.
Is copy/paste safe?
Completely—this is standard Unicode text.
Good uses?
Subtle labels, archival moods, and secondary notes.