Can I define a new character for my OS?

Normally when I write u+0022 it writes " (Look here). Is there any way to define a new character? I mean can I design a character and define a value (u+9999, for example) to it in order to make OS replace u+9999 with my character?

Abraham

Posted 2015-04-25T16:57:43.850

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Don't use u+9999 - there are Unicode private use areas designed for this.

– RedGrittyBrick – 2015-04-25T19:04:48.790

Answers

Yes. What you need is a font editor. There are several font editors available for Windows, both freeware and commercial products. Find an unused code in your font of choice, define the appearance of your character, and replace the font file with your modified one. This of course would have to be done for every font you plan to use.

Jamie Hanrahan

Posted 2015-04-25T16:57:43.850

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How to set u+9999 to the character? – Abraham – 2015-04-25T17:52:13.977

You don't set a code to the character. You define the character (graphic rendition - the "glyph") for the code. Glyphs do not exist in some space independent of the character codes. As Nils said a little while ago, you can change existing glyphs. It's less invasive to pick an unused code, though. – Jamie Hanrahan – 2015-04-25T18:50:52.153

A good Font Editor is Type Light. You then:

select the unicode point u+9999 (") on the right side,
you edit that char,
you save the font (you need to rename it under menu font -> rename font...),
you install the font by doubleclicking it,
you set up your editor to use the font.

Nils

Posted 2015-04-25T16:57:43.850

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