Glossary
Unicode
A universal character encoding standard that assigns a unique code point to every character across all writing systems.
Definition
Unicode is the global standard for encoding, representing, and handling text in most of the world's writing systems. It allows text tools and platforms to display and process characters from any language or symbol set consistently.
Examples
- Note: UTF-8 is the most common Unicode encoding on the web
Common Questions
Why does Unicode matter for text formatting?
Unicode enables text tools to handle every language and symbol correctly. It also allows special styling like bold or italic through mathematical character ranges that display across platforms.