Squared Logical And ⟎
Usage snapshot:
- Used in content written with the Common script; suitable for UI labels and body text.
- Appears in the Unicode block Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A.
History & usage: SQUARED LOGICAL AND depicts a squared form of the logical AND symbol. The tokens include SQUARED as a shape/qualifier and LOGICAL AND as the operation sign, signaling the idea of a binary operation presented in a compact, elevated form. In orthography and typography, such qualifiers help readers recognize how symbols may be adapted for emphasis, hierarchy, or specific mathematical roles, without naming languages. The squared shape cues emphasis and a distinct operator status within notation systems. Two to three realistic uses arise from its context: in educational primers and reference works, it marks a higher‑level logical operation in compact diagrams; in scholarly editions and archival transcription, editors use it to reproduce historical notation faithfully; and in typographic revivals and specimen books, designers explore how squared variants fit with other operators in display math. If extended, it would be treated as a historical or specialized variant for niche notation families. In cross‑platform work, ensure accessibility with clear contrast and screen‑reader compatibility, while formulas, calculators, and quick UI controls support operations or comparisons across contexts.
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Technical details
- Codepoint:
U+27CE - General Category:
Sm - Age:
6.0 - Bidi Class:
ON - Block:
Miscellaneous Mathematical Symbols-A - Script:
Common - UTF-8:
E2 9F 8E - UTF-16:
27CE - UTF-32:
000027CE - HTML dec:
⟎ - HTML hex:
⟎ - JS escape:
\u27CE - Python \N{}:
\N{SQUARED LOGICAL AND} - Python \u:
\u27CE - Python \U:
\U000027CE - URL-encoded:
%E2%9F%8E - CSS escape:
\27CE
How to type / insert
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By codepoint: in many editors and IDEs, you can insert via the Unicode code U+27CE 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.