RIGHT-TO-LEFT EMBEDDING character

RIGHT-TO-LEFT EMBEDDING
U+202B
8235
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Cf (Format Character)
RLE (Right-to-Left Embedding)
N
0
General Punctuation
0
BMP
Basic Multilingual Plane
0000-FFFF
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RIGHT-TO-LEFT EMBEDDING is a format control character from the Basic Multilingual Plane.

The bidi class of RIGHT-TO-LEFT EMBEDDING is Right-to-Left Embedding (Explicit Formatting). It belongs to the special formatting characters that override the default behavior of the bi-di algorithm for the characters they delimit..

The Right-to-Left Embedding (RLE) bidi class is used for embedding a right-to-left text segment within a larger LTR text. This class controls the directionality of embedded segments, ensuring that RTL text flows correctly within an LTR context. RLE is crucial for correctly displaying RTL segments, such as Arabic or Hebrew quotations, within an LTR document.

Format (Cf) refers to characters that affect the formatting of text without being displayed themselves. These characters control the behavior of text in ways such as directionality, joining, and spacing, ensuring that the text appears correctly in different contexts.

This character belongs to the General Punctuation block. The General Punctuation block contains a variety of punctuation marks used across different scripts and writing systems. This block includes characters such as quotation marks, dashes, bullets, and other commonly used symbols that are essential for the correct formatting and interpretation of text in digital formats. The General Punctuation block ensures that text can be accurately punctuated and structured across various languages and writing systems..