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Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018) by amelius on Thursday April 30, 2020 @06:34AM (#23029386)
But you may also say "Next to the link you will see [EXTERNAL LINK] which indicates that the link leads to another website."
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Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018) by DagAgren on Thursday April 30, 2020 @07:12AM (#23029623)
I guess that is a good point, but I guess that the backspace symbol gets a bit of a free ride by literally being on your keyboard.
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Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018) by Freak_NL on Thursday April 30, 2020 @11:59AM (#23032311)
That reasoning would make every conceivable icon a valid target for inclusion.

To actually get the character included, you can't just reason that it might be used in a certain way, you will have to demonstrate it with actual and authentic use in the wild. The accepted proposal for the inclusion of the power symbol is a nice example of how this works.

If you can find a bunch of printed manuals or books or websites that actually use this icon in this manner you might be able to submit a successful proposal.

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Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018) by amelius on Thursday April 30, 2020 @02:44PM (#23034511)
The web is full of those symbols, so I'm sure there are books (or online resources) explaining them. And if not, someone should do something about that.
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