APL Functional Symbol Circle Star Symbol
⍟ is an APL functional symbol used to represent a specific function in APL notation and related technical text.
U+235F
⍟ is a Unicode character identified as the APL functional symbol circle star. It’s most often encountered in APL-focused writing, documentation, and technical discussions. You can copy it directly or insert it using its Unicode escape sequences.
Apl Functional Symbol Circle Star Symbol Meaning
⍟ (Unicode U+235F) is an “APL functional symbol circle star,” categorized as a technical/computer symbol. As its Unicode name suggests, it’s designed for use in APL notation and materials that describe or display APL code. Like other APL symbols, it may look specialized, but it’s primarily used to represent a particular APL operation/function rather than a general-purpose punctuation mark. If you’re creating documentation, teaching APL, or typesetting APL expressions in plain text, this character helps keep formulas and symbols consistent across platforms that support Unicode U+235F.
Common uses
- •Copying and pasting APL expressions into documentation or notes
- •Labeling or formatting items in APL learning materials and tutorials
- •Writing technical blog posts that include APL symbols and functions
- •Using the symbol in issue trackers or code-review comments that reference APL code
- •Preparing plain-text or lightweight markup that must preserve Unicode APL characters
Examples
⍟ APL functional symbol circle star
- ⍟In APL, ⍟ is used as part of a function expression.
- ⍟The worksheet includes ⍟ among the functional symbols.
- ⍟Refer to the APL section where ⍟ appears in the example.
- ⍟My notes list ⍟ next to the related operation.
- ⍟The error output shows ⍟ in the displayed expression.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+235F | |
| HTML Entity | ⍟ | |
| HTML Code | ⍟ | |
| CSS | \235F | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9055 | |
| Decimal | 9055 |
How to type APL Functional Symbol Circle Star Symbol (⍟)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9055 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 235F then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 235F. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 235f, 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 Circle Star symbol mean?
⍟ (Unicode U+235F) is an “APL functional symbol circle star,” categorized as a technical/computer symbol. As its Unicode name suggests, it’s designed for use in APL notation and materials that describe or display APL code. Like other APL symbols, it may look specialized, but it’s primarily used to represent a particular APL operation/function rather than a general-purpose punctuation mark. If you’re creating documentation, teaching APL, or typesetting APL expressions in plain text, this character helps keep formulas and symbols consistent across platforms that support Unicode U+235F.
What is ⍟ called in Unicode?
Its Unicode name is “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL CIRCLE STAR” (U+235F).
How can I paste ⍟ into my document?
Copy the character ⍟ directly from this page, or insert it by its Unicode code point U+235F.
What code point is ⍟?
⍟ is Unicode code point U+235F.
Where will ⍟ display correctly?
It will display wherever the font and platform support Unicode character U+235F.