Numeric Type
Numeric Type is a classification that assigns every character a value indicating whether it represents a number, and if so, what kind. It has three main categories: Decimal (for digits like 0-9 used in positional systems), Digit (for other numerals like superscripts or Roman numerals that are not decimal), and Numeric (for fractions, vulgar fractions, and other numeric values like ½ or ²). Characters without any numeric meaning fall under the value None. This categorization helps software correctly interpret, sort, and convert text-based numbers across different scripts and symbols, ensuring that a character like the Arabic-Indic digit or a circled number is recognized consistently for mathematical and formatting purposes.
- Abbr
- None
- Count
- 307993
None is the numeric type assigned to characters lacking any numeric value, like letters or punctuation, in the Unicode standard.
- Abbr
- De
- Count
- 770
Decimal is a numeric value that represents a digit from zero to nine, used for exact integer values in decimal numeral systems.
- Abbr
- Di
- Count
- 128
Digital is the classification indicating whether a character represents a decimal digit, digit, or numeric value, aiding in numeric parsing and conversion.
- Abbr
- Nu
- Count
- 1450
Numeric is a classification indicating that a character represents a number, such as digits, fractions, or Roman numerals, with a specific numeric value.