What means
It marks a curved stretch of a circle’s outline. A 2021 Unicode proposal maps it to byte 9E in the European primary character set for Sharp MZ computers. The proposal includes it among symbols for legacy computers and teletext, preserving their character data for emulators and modern text-mode programs. Character cells could stand in for small image blocks, so neighboring glyphs could make a larger picture.
How do I type ?
Enter its value 1CC32 with an app that supports Unicode input. In GNOME, press CtrlShiftU, type 1CC32, then press Enter. In Word, type 1CC32 and press AltX. These shortcuts enter the hexadecimal value as a character; availability depends on the app.
Why does it display as a box?
A missing-glyph box means the font or app cannot draw it. Font designs can vary because Unicode does not prescribe the chart’s reference shape. Ghostty 1.2, released 15 September 2025, added support for the full U1CC00–U1CCFF range; other apps may rely on installed fonts.
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1Why does show as a box on some devices?
Because that device's fonts have no glyph for it. The character is still correct and still copies correctly — the box is a missing glyph, not a broken character.
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𜰲\1CC32Codes and encoding1 code points
A visible symbol can contain several code points. JS .length counts UTF-16 units; UTF-8 counts bytes.