APL Functional Symbol I-beam Symbol
⌶ is the APL functional symbol called the I-beam, used in APL notation and technical text.
U+2336
⌶ is a technical character associated with APL programming notation. It’s commonly referenced by its name, “APL Functional Symbol I-Beam.” You can copy it directly or use its Unicode code point when generating text programmatically.
Apl Functional Symbol I-beam Symbol Meaning
⌶ (Unicode U+2336) is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL I-BEAM.” As an APL functional symbol, it belongs to a block of characters used to represent APL operations or glyphs in APL contexts. In practice, you’ll most often see ⌶ in documentation, discussions, and code examples that reference APL syntax or character sets. Outside of APL, it’s generally used when someone needs a visually distinctive technical glyph and wants to preserve the exact Unicode character rather than a look-alike.
Common uses
- •Copying the exact APL I-beam functional glyph into documentation or notes
- •Typing APL-related content where Unicode accuracy matters
- •Labeling UI elements or educational materials for APL character references
- •Using the symbol in technical writing to point to APL notation precisely
- •Including ⌶ in code comments, glossaries, or cheat sheets for APL symbols
Examples
⌶ APL Functional Symbol I-Beam
- ⌶In APL, ⌶ denotes the I-beam functional symbol.
- ⌶Refer to U+2336 to insert ⌶ consistently across documents.
- ⌶The glossary lists ⌶ among APL functional glyphs.
- ⌶When writing about APL syntax, use the exact character ⌶.
- ⌶This cheat sheet includes ⌶ with its Unicode name and code point.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2336 | |
| HTML Entity | ⌶ | |
| HTML Code | ⌶ | |
| CSS | \2336 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9014 | |
| Decimal | 9014 |
How to type APL Functional Symbol I-beam Symbol (⌶)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9014 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2336 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2336. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2336, 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 I-beam symbol mean?
⌶ (Unicode U+2336) is named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL I-BEAM.” As an APL functional symbol, it belongs to a block of characters used to represent APL operations or glyphs in APL contexts. In practice, you’ll most often see ⌶ in documentation, discussions, and code examples that reference APL syntax or character sets. Outside of APL, it’s generally used when someone needs a visually distinctive technical glyph and wants to preserve the exact Unicode character rather than a look-alike.
What Unicode character is ⌶?
⌶ is Unicode U+2336, named “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL I-BEAM.”
How do I copy ⌶ from this page?
Copy the character directly (⌶) from the symbol field, or use the provided HTML entity (⌶) or escapes for code.
What is ⌶ used for?
It’s primarily used as an APL functional symbol glyph in APL documentation, references, and technical text where the exact character matters.
Will ⌶ display correctly on all devices?
Display depends on font and Unicode support. If your font doesn’t include it, you may see a missing-glyph box instead of ⌶.