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Object Replacement Character (U+FFFC) character Copy and Paste
The Object Replacement Character (U+FFFC) is a special Unicode control character used as a placeholder for embedded objects within text. It does not represent a visible symbol and is not meant to be typed by users directly. Instead, it marks the position of non-text elements such as images, attachments, or embedded objects inside a text stream.
This character is commonly used internally by text editors, document processors, and rendering engines to maintain the position of objects when text is edited or processed. Although invisible, it plays a crucial role in preserving document structure.
Attribute Table
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Unicode | U+FFFC |
| Hex Code | 0xFFFC |
| HTML Entity |  |
| LaTeX | No direct command |
| CSS | \FFFC |
| Windows Alt Code | Alt + 65532 |
| Mac OS | Use Character Viewer or copy and paste |
Purpose
The primary purpose of the Object Replacement Character is to act as a stand-in for embedded content inside text. It allows text systems to treat objects as part of the text flow without displaying them as characters.
Common use cases include:
- Representing images or attachments in documents
- Preserving object positions during text editing
- Internal use in rich-text editors
- Document serialization and parsing
Key Features
- Invisible placeholder: No visible character
- Object-aware: Represents non-text elements
- Structural integrity: Maintains document layout
- Unicode standard: Supported by modern systems