Apl Functional Symbol Comma Bar Symbol
⍪ is an APL functional symbol known as the comma bar.
U+236A
⍪ is a technical APL character often used in programming contexts. If you’ve seen it in APL code or documentation, this page helps you copy it reliably and understand how people refer to it.
Apl Functional Symbol Comma Bar Symbol Meaning
⍪ (APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL COMMA BAR, U+236A) is a dedicated APL functional symbol represented in Unicode. As its Unicode name suggests, it is associated with the “comma bar” concept in APL notation, where symbols help express array and functional operations. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter ⍪ when reading or writing APL expressions from documentation, code snippets, or educational materials. Because this is a technical character, it’s most useful for correctly reproducing APL code or labeling APL-related content rather than for general typography.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact symbol from an APL article or documentation into your notes
- •Reproducing APL code snippets accurately in blog posts, tutorials, or comments
- •Using the symbol in technical writing that references APL function names or operators
- •Creating design mockups or UI text that must match APL character sets
- •Typing the symbol into developer discussions when discussing APL syntax
Examples
⍪ APL Functional Symbol Comma Bar
- ⍪Here is ⍪ from the APL example shown in the guide.
- ⍪I used ⍪ in my APL expression to match the original code.
- ⍪The documentation lists ⍪ as an APL comma bar functional symbol.
- ⍪When I copied the snippet, the ⍪ character must remain unchanged.
- ⍪See the section where ⍪ appears in the sample program.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+236A | |
| HTML Entity | ⍪ | |
| HTML Code | ⍪ | |
| CSS | \236A |
FAQ
What does the Apl Functional Symbol Comma Bar symbol mean?
⍪ (APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL COMMA BAR, U+236A) is a dedicated APL functional symbol represented in Unicode. As its Unicode name suggests, it is associated with the “comma bar” concept in APL notation, where symbols help express array and functional operations. In practice, you’ll mostly encounter ⍪ when reading or writing APL expressions from documentation, code snippets, or educational materials. Because this is a technical character, it’s most useful for correctly reproducing APL code or labeling APL-related content rather than for general typography.
What is ⍪ called in Unicode?
Its Unicode name is “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL COMMA BAR” (U+236A).
How can I copy ⍪ reliably into code or text?
Use direct copy from this page, or insert the Unicode codepoint U+236A (HTML: ⍪, CSS escape: \\236A, JavaScript escape: \\u{236A}).
Is ⍪ the same as a normal comma or a bar character?
No. ⍪ is a distinct Unicode character (APL functional symbol comma bar), not a combination of standard comma and bar glyphs.
Where will I most likely see ⍪?
Most commonly in APL-related code samples, technical documentation, and discussions that reference APL functional symbols.