Block Octant 256
Copy and paste the block octant 256 symbol (U+1CD29) instantly. Part of the Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement Unicode block.
Works everywhere: websites, documents, social media, code editors
Character Codes
About This Symbol
- Name
- Block Octant 256
- Unicode Block
- Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement
- Code Point
- U+1CD29
The Block Octant 256 () is a Unicode character assigned to the Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement block at code point U+1CD29. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The block octant 256 symbol can be inserted directly into text or referenced through its HTML entity, CSS code, or JavaScript escape sequence for use in websites and applications.
How to Use
- 1.Click "Copy Symbol" above to copy to your clipboard
- 2.Paste it anywhere with Ctrl+V (or Cmd+V on Mac)
- 3.Or use the HTML entity
𜴩in your code - 4.For CSS, use
\1CD29with the content property
Understanding Block Octant 256
Among the characters in the Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement block, the block octant 256 () at U+1CD29 fills a specific niche. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard reflects real-world demand for this particular symbol in digital text, enabling authors and developers to reference it unambiguously.
The hexadecimal value 1CD29 places this character at decimal position 118057 in the Unicode table. At this position, the character falls 9 positions past the nearest hex boundary, a detail relevant for font engineers mapping glyph tables. For practical use, 𜴩 in HTML or \u{1CD29} in JavaScript are the most common insertion methods.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "block octant," this character serves a specific role that generic symbols cannot fill. It appears in specialized typography, technical standards, and digital content where precision in symbol choice directly affects meaning or layout.