name
Name (in a Private Character)
The unique name for the character being defined by <private-char>.
Remarks
The @name attribute for a defined private character <private-char> provides a
Unicode-style name (an all uppercase name) for the private character, for example, “COMBINING CYRILLIC PALATALIZATION”. In contrast, the
@description attribute for a defined private character <private-char> provides a rough
visual description, for example, “combining vertical
tilde”.
Used on Element: <private-char>
| Value | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Text, numbers, or special characters | For use with <private-char>, supplies the name of the character being defined. By convention, this character should be named in a fashion similar to names found in the Unicode Standard (for example, in all uppercase ASCII, “NORTHWEST SOUTHEAST ARROW”). |
| Restriction | This is an optional attribute; there is no default. |