what are these called? @--)-----?

Question

I've heard there is a website somewhere to show you how to do more of these, does anyone know what it is? I'm talking about using different characters to make pictures to put in messages.

Answer 1

Will I think it is called emoticon, that is suppose to be a rose.
But these emoticon are in text based so you do not get to see the graphics.
like:

;) :) %)
You could a google search to find more.