U+236E "⍮" Apl Functional Symbol Semicolon Underbar Unicode Character
Unicode Version 17.0
U+236E "⍮" Apl Functional Symbol Semicolon Underbar is a typographic element from the APL programming language that represents a specific operator or syntactic marker, often used in the context of APL's distinctive array-oriented notation to modify the behavior of the semicolon, which in APL can function as a statement separator or as part of a system command. This character, with its underscore variant, is not commonly used outside of APL environments, where it serves a precise role in the language's symbolic vocabulary to enhance expressiveness and conciseness in code. Its inclusion in Unicode ensures that APL programs and texts can be accurately represented and exchanged across digital platforms, preserving the historical and functional integrity of this specialized character.
General Properties
Encodings
| HTML Decimal Encoding |
⍮ |
| HTML Hex Encoding |
⍮ |
| UTF-8 Encoding |
0xE2 0x8D 0xAE |
| UTF-16 Encoding |
0x236E |
| UTF-32 Encoding |
0x0000236E |
| C/C++/Java Escape |
\u236e |
Unicode Properties