Apl Functional Symbol Quad Rightwards Arrow ⍈
⍈ (U+2348) is a standard Unicode character that you can copy and paste anywhere text is accepted. This page provides a concise reference with safe tips, internal links, and practical guidance so you can use it reliably across apps and platforms.
What it is and where it’s used: Apl Functional Symbol Quad Rightwards Arrow is part of the Symbols family (block: Miscellaneous Technical). If you need styled or decorative alternatives, try our Fancy Text tool to generate compatible text that works in most modern interfaces.
History & usage: APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD RIGHTWARDS ARROW is the character with codepoint U+2348. It belongs to the Miscellaneous Technical block and uses the Common script. In reference lists, this symbol is described by its official name and codepoint, which helps people identify it in technical documents. Arrows commonly indicate direction and navigation cues in interfaces and documents. This usage atom summarizes how such arrows function in practical contexts. The name, codepoint, block, and script information together show where the symbol fits in Unicode and character catalogs. As a result, designers and readers can reference the symbol when discussing directional notation in APL contexts and other technical materials. The fixed position in the Miscellaneous Technical block signals its role as a specialized symbol rather than a common punctuation mark. The consistent labeling by name and codepoint supports accurate lookup and interoperability across fonts and document systems.
Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2348
in many development tools or editors. Some operating systems provide a character viewer or input palette that lets you search by name or code and insert the glyph into documents.
Display and fallback: if you see an empty box (tofu) or a placeholder rectangle, the active font might not include this codepoint. Switching to a font with broader Unicode coverage or using a fallback font usually fixes the issue. On the web, ensure the page’s font stack includes a general‑purpose fallback.
Related references: browse the Categories for similar characters. When choosing a symbol, prefer the official codepoint for semantic clarity and better compatibility with search, copy, and accessibility tooling.
See our category page for related symbols.
Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+2348
- General Category:
So
- Age:
1.1
- Bidi Class:
L
- Block:
Miscellaneous Technical
- Script:
Common
- UTF-8:
E2 8D 88
- UTF-16:
2348
- UTF-32:
00002348
- HTML dec:
⍈
- HTML hex:
⍈
- JS escape:
\u2348
- Python \N{}:
\N{APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD RIGHTWARDS ARROW}
- Python \u:
\u2348
- Python \U:
\U00002348
- URL-encoded:
%E2%8D%88
- CSS escape:
\2348
How to type / insert
Fast copy: click the Copy button near the top of this page.
By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+2348
or a built‑in character picker.
HTML: use the numeric entity ⍈
(hex) or ⍈
(decimal) when an HTML entity is needed.
Compatibility & troubleshooting
Font support: if the symbol does not render, the current font likely lacks this codepoint. Choose a font with broad Unicode coverage or allow a fallback font.
Web pages: ensure your CSS font stack includes a general fallback; avoid relying on images for common symbols to preserve accessibility and copyability.