Apl Functional Symbol Quad Colon ⍠

⍠ (U+2360) 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 Colon 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 COLON has the code point U+2360 in the Miscellaneous Technical block and uses the Common script. It appears as a punctuation mark in technical contexts. The character is part of a symbol set created for the APL language. It helps structure text in a way that mirrors and extends standard punctuation. In practice, writers can rely on it to separate elements within dense notation. This symbol is not a regular colon, but a specialized mark for formal notation. When used, it can set off clauses or separate items in arrays and expressions, much like a colon does in other languages. The character belongs to the core of technical typography and is chosen for its visual clarity in high-precision work. Users should consider style and locale, as punctuation conventions differ. The usage_atom notes that punctuation marks structure text and convey tone; usage conventions differ by style and locale. Writers adapt this mark to their field and prints without changing its basic function: to guide reading and interpretation. Its history reflects the broader effort to encode mathematical and computational notation.

Copy and input: the quickest method is to copy the character here. You can also insert it by its codepoint U+2360 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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