APL Functional Symbol Zilde Symbol
⍬ is the APL zilde functional symbol, representing the empty array in APL expressions.
U+236C
⍬ is known in APL as the functional symbol zilde. It’s commonly used to denote an empty array value in APL code. Below you’ll find the official Unicode details and practical ways to copy it.
Apl Functional Symbol Zilde Symbol Meaning
⍬ is the APL functional symbol zilde (Unicode U+236C). In APL, it represents an empty array—an array value with no elements. The practical takeaway is that it can be used anywhere you need “nothing there” as a value, rather than omitting a result. Depending on context, operations involving zilde help produce empty results safely and consistently. Because it’s a symbol rather than plain text, it’s often copied into documentation, code comments, or UI labels that refer to APL behavior. The symbol’s Unicode name is “APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL ZILDE”.
Common uses
- •Use ⍬ as a literal value representing an empty array in APL code or pseudocode.
- •Use ⍬ in examples and documentation to show functions returning no items.
- •Represent an empty dataset state in APL-related tutorials or teaching materials.
- •Use ⍬ when composing array operations where an empty result must be handled predictably.
- •Include ⍬ in developer notes, worksheets, or UI text that references APL empty arrays.
Examples
⍬ APL Functional Symbol Zilde
- ⍬APL result: ⍬
- ⍬If no matches are found, return ⍬.
- ⍬Initialize with ⍬ before filling the array.
- ⍬The filter produced ⍬ elements.
- ⍬Combine inputs; empty output is ⍬.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+236C | |
| HTML Entity | ⍬ | |
| HTML Code | ⍬ | |
| CSS | \236C | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9068 | |
| Decimal | 9068 |
How to type APL Functional Symbol Zilde Symbol (⍬)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9068 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 236C then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 236C. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 236c, 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 is ⍬ called?
⍬ is the APL functional symbol zilde (Unicode name: APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL ZILDE).
What does ⍬ mean in APL?
In APL, ⍬ denotes an empty array value—an array with no elements.
What are the Unicode details for ⍬?
Unicode codepoint is U+236C. The HTML entity is ⍬ and CSS escape is \\236C.
How can I type or copy ⍬ in code?
You can use Unicode U+236C, the HTML entity ⍬, the CSS escape \\236C, or the JavaScript escape \\u{236C}.