The first part of the Unicode Tutorial is a uniquely accessible and entertaining way to visualize the core concepts of the Unicode standard. In this part you will find answers to these questions:

• What is a Unicode character?
• How are Unicode characters represented?
• How do Unicode character codes fit into a modern computing environment?
• How are Unicode characters interchanged?
• What is the interaction between Unicode and rich text (markup)?
• What are Unicode character properties, and why are they important?
• How do end-users experience Unicode?

Throughout this part Unicode Tutorial highlights gives typical examples of how the Unicode Standard interacts with the other elements of an internationalized software architecture. With the help of concrete scenarios for the use of Unicode characters you will become familiar with the role the Unicode Standard plays and the benefits of supporting it.

This part is accessible to and recommended for audiences of all background.