How to add color to symbol objects? - powershell

Question

I am looking to provide users with a size list that also compares against a threshold. if threshold is exceeded, that should generate a RED X mark. otherwise, if threshold is not exceeded that should generate a green checkmark
i found this code:
$greenCheck = #{
Object = [Char]8730
ForegroundColor = 'Green'
NoNewLine = $true
}
Write-Host #greenCheck
that is fantastic but requires write-host...i cant just call it like this in other words #greenCheck
The splatting operator '#' cannot be used to reference variables in
an expression. '#greenCheck' can be used only as an argument to a
command. To reference variables in an expression use '$greenCheck'.
i found this other code here
$symbols = [PSCustomObject] #{
SMILEY_WHITE = ([char]9786)
SMILEY_BLACK = ([char]9787)
GEAR = ([char]9788)
HEART = ([char]9829)
DIAMOND = ([char]9830)
CLUB = ([char]9827)
SPADE = ([char]9824)
CIRCLE = ([char]8226)
NOTE1 = ([char]9834)
NOTE2 = ([char]9835)
MALE = ([char]9794)
FEMALE = ([char]9792)
YEN = ([char]165)
COPYRIGHT = ([char]169)
PI = ([char]960)
TRADEMARK = ([char]8482)
CHECKMARK = ([char]8730)
}
this one is perfect! but it doesnt have colors. how can i add colors to the object?
also, is there more symbols i can find like an X mark? or i would have to just use good ol' 'X' char?

Answer 1

For a green checkmark and a red x try: "$([char]0x1b)[92m$([char]8730) $([char]0x1b)[91m×"
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