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Right-to-Left Embedding (U+202B) character Copy and Paste
The Right-to-Left Embedding (U+202B) is an invisible Unicode formatting character that forces a section of text to be treated as right-to-left (RTL). It is commonly used when embedding Arabic, Urdu, Persian, or Hebrew text inside left-to-right (LTR) content such as English paragraphs or code blocks.
Unlike simple direction marks that affect nearby characters, embedding characters apply directionality to a whole segment of text. This ensures that the embedded RTL text appears in the correct visual order without breaking surrounding content.
Attribute Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+202B |
| Hex Code | 0x202B |
| HTML Entity | |
| LaTeX | No direct command |
| CSS | \202B |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt + 8235 |
| Mac OS | Use Character Viewer or copy and paste |
Purpose
The main purpose of the Right-to-Left Embedding character is to manage complex multilingual layouts where RTL text must appear correctly inside LTR environments. It is essential for maintaining readability and preventing character reordering issues.
Common use cases include:
- Embedding Arabic or Urdu text inside English documents
- Displaying RTL names or phrases within LTR interfaces
- Formatting multilingual technical content
- Preventing direction-related rendering issues
Key Features
- RTL embedding: Applies direction to an entire text segment
- Invisible formatting: No visible characters or spacing
- Multilingual support: Essential for mixed-direction text
- Unicode standard: Supported across modern systems