U+2356 "⍖" Apl Functional Symbol Downwards Vane Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
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U+2356 "⍖" Apl Functional Symbol Downwards Vane is a graphic symbol within the APL (A Programming Language) character set, used to represent a specific function or operator in APL programming. This symbol resembles a downward-pointing vane or arrow-like shape, and in the context of APL, it is part of the language's unique notation for array-oriented operations. The "Downwards Vane" is one of many APL functional symbols that allow concise expression of complex mathematical and logical operations, making code more compact and readable for those familiar with the language. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that APL programs can be represented in digital text across different platforms and systems.
General Properties
| Code Point | U+2356 |
| Version Added | 1.1 |
| Name | Apl Functional Symbol Downwards Vane |
| Block | Miscellaneous Technical |
| General Category | Other Symbol |
| Canonical Combining Class | Not Reordered |
| Bidirectional Class | Left To Right |
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding | ⍖ |
| HTML Hex Encoding | ⍖ |
| UTF-8 Encoding | 0xE2 0x8D 0x96 |
| UTF-16 Encoding | 0x2356 |
| UTF-32 Encoding | 0x00002356 |
| C/C++/Java Escape | \u2356 |
Unicode Properties
| NFC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFD Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKC Quick Check | Yes |
| NFKD Quick Check | Yes |
| Numeric Type | None |
| Numeric Value | NaN |
| Line Break | Alphabetic |
| Script | Common |
| Script Extensions | Common |
| Indic Syllabic Category | Other |
| Pattern Syntax | Yes |
| Vertical Orientation | Rotated |
| Grapheme Base | Yes |
| Grapheme Cluster Break | Other |
| Word Break | Other |
| Sentence Break | Other |