Apl Functional Symbol Quad Less-Than ⍃

⍃ (U+2343) 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 Less-Than 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: The APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUAD LESS-THAN is a character in the Miscellaneous Technical block. Its code point is U+2343. The symbol belongs to the Common script and is used in various settings where math signs appear. In practice, this symbol helps show a comparison or an operation in formulas and in user interfaces. It is part of a family of symbols designed for specialized mathematical notation. When editors and programs render formulas, operators like this one help readers see relationships clearly. The symbol supports compact notation in dense math or array expressions, which is common in certain programming and interactive environments. Because it is a distinct symbol, it is easy to insert without changing text flow. This makes it useful for explaining steps or illustrating a rule in compact form. Users rely on it alongside other math symbols to convey precision and structure. Overall, it serves as a concise marker for a comparison or action within technical contexts. It remains a niche symbol with clear, focused purpose in formula writing and user interface hints.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2343 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.

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