Square Aperture
Copy and paste the square aperture symbol (U+1CC8C) 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
- Square Aperture
- Unicode Block
- Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement
- Code Point
- U+1CC8C
The Square Aperture () is a Unicode character assigned to the Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement block at code point U+1CC8C. This block contains characters used across a variety of applications including technical documentation, web development, mathematical notation, and everyday digital communication. The square aperture 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
\1CC8Cwith the content property
Understanding Square Aperture
The square aperture character () was introduced in Unicode to provide a standardized way to represent this specific glyph across all platforms and devices. Encoded at position U+1CC8C, it sits within the Symbols for Legacy Computing Supplement range and carries a distinct semantic meaning that differentiates it from visually similar characters.
The hexadecimal value 1CC8C places this character at decimal position 117900 in the Unicode table. In UTF-8, it requires four bytes, which affects storage considerations when this character appears frequently in a document. For web use, the HTML entity 𜲌 provides a reliable fallback when direct character insertion is not possible.
Known by its descriptive name referencing "square aperture," 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.