U+2331 "⌱" Dimension Origin Unicode Character
Unicode Version 18.0
Source: Browser Default
U+2331 "⌱" Dimension Origin is a graphic symbol defined within the Miscellaneous Technical block, specifically designed to represent the starting point or reference datum for dimensions in technical drawings, engineering blueprints, and CAD systems. It visually resembles a crosshair or a set of orthogonal axes emanating from a central point, often used to indicate the absolute coordinate system against which all other measurements on a diagram are relative. While part of the APL programming language symbols, in a general technical context it functions as a standard notation for establishing spatial orientation and measurement baselines.
General Properties
Code Point
U+2331
Name
Dimension Origin
Encodings
HTML Decimal Encoding
⌱
HTML Hex Encoding
⌱
UTF-8 Encoding
0xE2 0x8C 0xB1
UTF-16 Encoding
0x2331
UTF-32 Encoding
0x00002331
C/C++/Java Escape
\u2331
Unicode Properties
Numeric Value
NaN
Script Extensions
Common