6.4.2.1.2. Bidirectional Properties

Please refer to the Unicode Standard for an explanation of the algorithm for Bidirectional Behavior and an explanation of the sigificance of these categories. These values are normative.Strong types
CodeMeaning
LLeft-Right
Most alphabetic, syllabic, and logographic characters (e.g., CJK ideographs)
RRight-Left
Arabic, Hebrew, and punctuation specific to those scripts
Weak types
CodeMeaning
ENEuropean Number
ESEuropean Number Separator
ETEuropean Number Terminator
ANArabic Number
CSCommon Number Separator
Separators
CodeMeaning
BBlock Separator
SSegment Separator
Neutrals
CodeMeaning
WSWhitespace
ONOther Neutrals
All other characters: punctuation, symbols