What is diacritic in SAP BC-I18 - Internationalization (I18N)?

SAP Term: diacritic

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: 1. A mark applied or attached to a symbol to create a new symbol that represents a modified or new value. 2. A mark applied to a symbol irrespective of whether it changes the value of that symbol. In the latter case, the diacritic usually represents an independent value for example, an accent, tone, or some other linguistic information.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Diacritic is a term used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) to refer to a mark or sign added to a letter or character to indicate a change in pronunciation or meaning. Diacritics are used in many languages, including French, Spanish, and German. They are also used in some non-Latin alphabets, such as Greek and Arabic.
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), diacritics are used to represent characters that cannot be represented by the Latin alphabet. For example, the French letter “é” is represented by the diacritic “e”. In order to display these characters correctly, the system must be configured to recognize and display diacritics.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When entering diacritics into SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), it is important to ensure that the correct character is entered. For example, the French letter “é” should be entered as “e” and not as “e´”. This will ensure that the character is displayed correctly.
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on diacritics and how they are used in SAP BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N), please refer to the official SAP documentation. Additionally, there are many online resources available that provide detailed information on diacritics and their usage in various languages.