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Hyphen-Minus Variants

Learn about different versions of Hyphen-Minus. Variations show how this symbol looks slightly different in various uses or places. Explore these differences to see how Hyphen-Minus can change while still staying the same. This section helps you understand the unique ways people use and represent Hyphen-Minus.
U+FE63
U+FF0D

Hyphen-Minus Properties

Explore the distinctive properties that define Hyphen-Minus. This section provides a detailed exploration of the character's unique attributes, including script, category, and other relevant details. Understand the foundational characteristics that make Hyphen-Minus distinct, offering valuable insights for developers, linguists, and enthusiasts.
Dash
✅Applicable Go▶
Ex:
Hyphen
✅Applicable Go▶
Ex:
Pattern Syntax
✅Applicable Go▶
Ex:
"
Age
1.1 Go▶
Ex:
0 A Ώ
Bidi Class
European Separator Go▶
Ex:
+ -
Bidi Paired Bracket Type
Not a bracket Go▶
Ex:
1 ¼ Ϙ
Block
Basic Latin ASCII Go▶
Ex:
< J ~
Decomposition Type
None Go▶
Ex:
" : Ƨ
East Asian Width
Narrow Go▶
Ex:
! " #
General Category
Dash Punctuation Go▶
Ex:
֊ ־
Grapheme Cluster Break
Other Go▶
Ex:
^ ð ҿ
Indic Syllabic Category
Consonant Placeholder Go▶
Ex:
Jamo Short Name
No JSN Go▶
Ex:
! $ +
Joining Type
Unjoined Go▶
Ex:
* ß ƌ
Line Break
Hyphen Go▶
Ex:
-
Numeric Type
None Go▶
Ex:
% A «
Numeric Value
Not a Number Go▶
Ex:
[ p Ѽ
Script
Common Go▶
Ex:
Sentence Break
Sentence Continue Go▶
Ex:
, ՝
Vertical Orientation
Rotated Go▶
Ex:
À ƾ ʔ
Word Break
Unknown Go▶
Ex:
& = @

Free Unicode Tools

CharIDCode pointName
H72U+0048Latin Capital Letter H
e101U+0065Latin Small Letter E
l108U+006CLatin Small Letter L
l108U+006CLatin Small Letter L
o111U+006FLatin Small Letter O

CharUTF-8UTF-16UTF-32
H48 48 00 48 00 00 00
e65 65 00 65 00 00 00
l6C 6C 00 6C 00 00 00
l6C 6C 00 6C 00 00 00
o6F 6F 00 6F 00 00 00

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Hyphen-Minus Encoding

Ever wondered how your device knows to display Hyphen-Minus correctly? It's all about encoding – a process that translates Hyphen-Minus into a language your computer understands. This section takes you through the behind-the-scenes details. Learn about encoding standards like UTF-8 or UTF-16, which ensure that Hyphen-Minus looks the same whether you're texting, browsing, or using apps. It's like a secret code that makes sure your device gets Hyphen-Minus just right!
Encoding UTF-8 Dec :45 Hex :2D Binary :00101101
Encoding UTF-16 Dec :0 45 Hex :00-2D Binary :00000000 00101101
Encoding UTF-32 Dec :0 0 0 45 Hex :00 00 00 2D Binary :00000000 00000000 00000000 00101101

Other Hyphen-Minus Information

HTML Entity
&#45;
&#x2D;
AltCode
Alt + 45
Plane Basic Multilingual Plane range(U+0000 to U+FFFF)
Direction Depends on the text

FAQ

What is the Unicode code point for - ?
The unicode point for - is U+002D.
Are there variations of this -, and do they have different meanings or uses?
The - can come in various styles and directions, each with specific meanings or uses.
What does the Unicode Symbol - represent?
Hyphen-Minus is denoted by the Unicode symbol -, with the code point U+002D. This symbol made its entrance in Unicode Version 1.1 and resides within the Basic Latin ASCII block.
When was the Unicode symbol - introduced?
The - was introduced in the Unicode version 1.1.
How do I ensure the proper display of the - on different devices?
Utilizing Unicode encoding guarantees consistent display across devices and platforms. To ensure the Hyphen-Minus symbol displays correctly on different devices, use Unicode encoding and compatible fonts.
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