APL Functional Symbol Alpha Underbar Symbol
⍶ is an APL functional symbol known as the alpha underbar.
U+2376
⍶ is a Unicode character used for APL-related notation. It’s most useful when you need to reproduce APL symbols accurately in documentation or code samples. Below you’ll find copy options and practical examples.
Apl Functional Symbol Alpha Underbar Symbol Meaning
⍶ is the Unicode character named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL ALPHA UNDERBAR” (U+2376). As an APL functional symbol, it belongs to the set of characters typically used to express specialized operations and notation in APL and APL-adjacent materials. When you see ⍶ in technical text, it is generally part of an exact symbol sequence, so copying the correct Unicode character matters more than approximating it with similar glyphs. Use it in source text, fonts, or rich text fields where Unicode input is supported, and rely on the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering across platforms.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact APL character into documentation or technical notes
- •Displaying APL notation in blogs, tutorials, and code-related posts
- •Using the symbol in plain text or markup where Unicode characters are supported
- •Including ⍶ in UI labels or help text for APL tools and editors
- •Escaping the character in web content using HTML/CSS/JavaScript
Examples
⍶ APL Functional Symbol Alpha Underbar
- ⍶Input: ⍶
- ⍶Example notation: f←⍶g
- ⍶Write the symbol ⍶ exactly as shown.
- ⍶Unicode reference: U+2376 (⍶)
- ⍶Use the escape ⍶ for ⍶
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2376 | |
| HTML Entity | ⍶ | |
| HTML Code | ⍶ | |
| CSS | \2376 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9078 | |
| Decimal | 9078 |
How to type APL Functional Symbol Alpha Underbar Symbol (⍶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9078 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2376 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2376. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2376, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ⍶ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does the Apl Functional Symbol Alpha Underbar symbol mean?
⍶ is the Unicode character named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL ALPHA UNDERBAR” (U+2376). As an APL functional symbol, it belongs to the set of characters typically used to express specialized operations and notation in APL and APL-adjacent materials. When you see ⍶ in technical text, it is generally part of an exact symbol sequence, so copying the correct Unicode character matters more than approximating it with similar glyphs. Use it in source text, fonts, or rich text fields where Unicode input is supported, and rely on the provided HTML/CSS/JavaScript escapes for consistent rendering across platforms.
What is ⍶ called?
It is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL ALPHA UNDERBAR”.
What Unicode code point is ⍶?
⍶ is U+2376.
How can I copy ⍶ reliably on the web?
Use the HTML entity ⍶ or the Unicode escapes like \\2376 / \\u{2376} depending on your context.
Will ⍶ display correctly in all fonts?
It depends on font and platform support for the Unicode character; if a font lacks the glyph, it may show a fallback or missing-character box.