Apl Functional Symbol Circle Star

June 10, 2025

⍟

Click the symbol above to copy

U+235F | Categories: math, other, five-pointed

Technical Information

Unicode:U+235F

Alt Code:Alt+9055

HTML Code:⍟

CSS Code:"\235F"

HTML Entity:No named entity

Creative Star Showcases

X ← ⍟ Y
$f(x) = \text{}\overline{\text{ln}}(x) = \; \! \! \! \! \! \text{⍟} \, x$
⍟ Key Point
Function: ⍟ (Natural Log)
Design Element ⍟

Apl Functional Symbol Circle Star Content

APL Functional Symbol Circle Star (⍟)

The **APL Functional Symbol Circle Star (⍟)** is a specialized character used in APL (A Programming Language). In APL, this symbol represents a specific function or operator within the array programming paradigm. APL is known for its highly concise notation and use of unique symbols to represent complex mathematical and array operations. Therefore, the circle star symbol's primary utility is within the context of APL programming, where it holds a precise functional meaning rather than a purely decorative one.

How to Use the APL Functional Symbol Circle Star

You can easily copy and paste the APL Functional Symbol Circle Star: ⍟

On Windows:

This character is generally not accessible via simple Alt codes. You would typically need to use a specialized keyboard layout designed for APL, or the Windows Character Map (Charmap.exe) to insert it. In Character Map, search for "APL Functional Symbol Circle Star" or navigate to the "Miscellaneous Technical" block.

On Mac:

Use the Character Viewer (Edit > Emoji & Symbols). You may need to enable a specialized keyboard layout that supports APL symbols, or search for "APL Functional Symbol Circle Star" in the Character Viewer.

On Mobile (iOS/Android):

You would likely need a specialized keyboard for programming languages or a character lookup app. Direct input from standard keyboards is not typical for this character.

Technical Information for Developers

For web developers and programmers, understanding the various codes for the APL Functional Symbol Circle Star is essential for proper implementation, especially when displaying or writing APL code.

HTML Entities:

<!-- HTML Decimal Code --> ⍟

<!-- HTML Hexadecimal Code --> ⍟

CSS Content Property:

.apl-circle-star::before { content: "\235F"; }

Unicode Details:

Unicode: U+235F
Name: APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL CIRCLE STAR
Block: Miscellaneous Technical, U+2300 - U+23FF
Plane: Basic Multilingual Plane, U+0000 - U+FFFF
Script: Code for undetermined script (Zyyy)
Category: Other Symbol (So)
Bidirectional Class: Left To Right (L)
Combining Class: Not Reordered (0)
Character is Mirrored: No
Unicode Version: 1.1 (June 1993)

Encoding:

UTF-8 Encoding: 0xE2 0x8D 0x9F
UTF-16 Encoding: 0x235F
UTF-32 Encoding: 0x0000235F