Apl Functional Symbol Circle Star ⍟

⍟ (U+235F) 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 Circle Star 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 CIRCLE STAR, U+235F, is part of the Miscellaneous Technical block. It is a circle star symbol used in certain technical and mathematical settings. In practice, people refer to it as the circle star. It appears in some fonts and input methods that support APL. The symbol is used in arrays, operations, and other APL syntax, where it can mark a special function or operation. In everyday text, the symbol is less common, but it has a niche role in computing and data work. Stars are commonly used for ratings or to highlight favorites. This usage atom helps explain how symbols like the circle star fit into visual language. The circle star can appear alongside other technical symbols in documentation or software interfaces. Designers choose it to convey a precise, nonalphabetic meaning. When you see the circle star, think of a small star inside a circle that signals a special function. Understanding the symbol means recognizing its place in the APL family and in technical materials.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+235F 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.

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