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Unicode

Unicode

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Unicode is an international coding norm to identify signs and symbols used in digital devices worldwide.

Created by a non-profit organization called the Unicode Standard Consortium with a team of international members, the Unicode attributes a code to each glyph of any written language. These codes are integrated into the systems of digital devices to ensure a stable information exchange.