In Microsoft Windows operating systems, an Alt Code is a combination of the Alt key and a numeric code. Holding down the Alt key while typing the numeric code on a numeric keypad will result in inputting a special character or symbol that corresponds to the numeric code. Alt Codes are often used to input characters that are not readily available on a standard US QWERTY keyboard.
Unicode, on the other hand, is a character encoding standard that assigns a unique numeric value (code point) to every character, including letters, numbers, symbols, and various language scripts. Unicode provides a way to represent and handle text in multiple languages and writing systems.
Unicode is also the universal standard that assigns a unique code to every emoji, ensuring they work consistently across different devices and platforms. It defines what each emoji represents, while allowing companies like Apple or Google to design how they look. Without Unicode, emojis wouldn’t display reliably in digital text.
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