What is a Unicode character? On whatever computer you use, there is a system that allows you to type special symbols and characters.

To type the special characters, go back to the Input menu in the menu bar and select "Unicode Hex Input." Press and hold the Option key on your keyboard, and then type the hexadecimal code.

The range of characters that can be represented by Unicode is truly bewildering. If there’s a symbol that was ever used to represent a sound or a concept anywhere in the world, chances are ...

How to easily write text backwards (right to left) in a web page or in a forum without having to think about the order of the letters? There is a relatively surprising solution, which involves the use ...

Unicode is launching a fund-raising campaign called "Adopt-a-Character," which allows you to adopt any emoji, letter, number, or symbol on the keyboard. Different characters cost different amounts.