APL Functional Symbol Down Tack Jot Symbol
⍎ is the APL “Down Tack Jot” functional symbol (U+234E).
U+234E
⍎ (U+234E) is an APL technical symbol named “APL Function Down Tack Jot.” It’s used as part of APL expressions rather than as a general-purpose punctuation mark. This page helps you identify it by name and copy it reliably.
Apl Functional Symbol Down Tack Jot Symbol Meaning
⍎, named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL DOWN TACK JOT,” is an APL functional symbol. In APL, symbols like this are meaningful tokens used to build or interpret expressions, often as part of higher-order or evaluation-like operations. Because this character is primarily technical, it may not have an everyday, widely recognized meaning outside APL. If you’re working with APL code, correct use depends on the surrounding APL syntax and interpreter behavior, not on typography or styling. For text or UI use, it should be treated as a literal APL character, not as a mathematical symbol or emoji.
Common uses
- •Writing APL code that uses the Down Tack Jot functional symbol token
- •Copy/pasting APL snippets into editors, documentation, or bug reports
- •Labelling or annotating APL examples in technical blogs and tutorials
- •Creating UI text for APL teaching materials (e.g., “Use ⍎ here” instructions)
- •Ensuring correct rendering when generating or transforming APL source text
Examples
⍎ APL Function Down Tack Jot
- ⍎Here ⍎ is used as an APL functional symbol.
- ⍎Copy this APL fragment: ⍎
- ⍎In APL, ⍎ appears alongside other function symbols.
- ⍎The character ⍎ corresponds to a functional token in APL.
- ⍎Use ⍎ when referencing the Down Tack Jot symbol in text.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+234E | |
| HTML Entity | ⍎ | |
| HTML Code | ⍎ | |
| CSS | \234E | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9038 | |
| Decimal | 9038 |
How to type APL Functional Symbol Down Tack Jot Symbol (⍎)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9038 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 234E then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 234E. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 234e, 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 Down Tack Jot symbol mean?
⍎, named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL DOWN TACK JOT,” is an APL functional symbol. In APL, symbols like this are meaningful tokens used to build or interpret expressions, often as part of higher-order or evaluation-like operations. Because this character is primarily technical, it may not have an everyday, widely recognized meaning outside APL. If you’re working with APL code, correct use depends on the surrounding APL syntax and interpreter behavior, not on typography or styling. For text or UI use, it should be treated as a literal APL character, not as a mathematical symbol or emoji.
What is ⍎ called?
It is “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL DOWN TACK JOT.”
What is the Unicode code point for ⍎?
The Unicode code point is U+234E.
Can I use ⍎ outside APL?
You can, but it’s primarily a technical APL character. Outside APL, its meaning depends on your context since it isn’t a broadly used punctuation or emoji.
How do I copy ⍎ into my code or text?
Copy the character directly (⍎). If you need an escape form, you can use U+234E, the HTML entity ⍎, or escapes like \234E / \u{234E}.