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

SAP Term: replacement glyph

• Component: BC-I18

• Component Name: Internationalization (I18N)

• Description: Glyph used to render a character that cannot be rendered with the correct appearance in a particular font. It often is shown as an open or black rectangle.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Replacement glyphs are special characters used in SAP software to replace characters that cannot be displayed in the current language or character set. They are used to ensure that text is displayed correctly in different languages and character sets. 
  
  How to use it: 
  Replacement glyphs are used in SAP software to replace characters that cannot be displayed in the current language or character set. They are used to ensure that text is displayed correctly in different languages and character sets. To use replacement glyphs, you must first enable the BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N) component. Once enabled, you can then enter the replacement glyphs into your text fields. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using replacement glyphs, it is important to remember that they are only used to replace characters that cannot be displayed in the current language or character set. If a character can be displayed in the current language or character set, then a replacement glyph should not be used. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on replacement glyphs and how to use them, please refer to the SAP Help documentation for BC-I18 Internationalization (I18N).