Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018)
by Freak_NL on Thursday April 30, 2020 @11:59AM
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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.
Re:Why isn't the external link symbol in Unicode? (2018)
by amelius on Thursday April 30, 2020 @02:44PM
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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.
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.