unicode_start

unicode_start

The unicode_start command initiates a Unicode composition sequence within a terminal. After running unicode_start, subsequent key presses are interpreted as hexadecimal digits forming a Unicode code point. When the code point is complete (typically 4 or 6 digits), the corresponding Unicode character is inserted.
unicode_start is designed to work in conjunction with a terminal emulator and keyboard layout configured to support Unicode input. This enables users to enter characters that may not be readily available on their keyboard. The unicode_stop command terminates the input sequence.

1. Type unicode_start in the terminal. 2. Type the hexadecimal code point for the desired character (e.g., 03B1 for lowercase Greek alpha). 3. The Unicode character should appear in the terminal after the code point is entered.

This command is dependent on terminal emulator and keyboard layout supporting unicode input and is also dependent on having unicode_stop.

unicode_stop(1)