Python ord(): Get Unicode Code Point of a Character

The ord() function returns the Unicode code point (integer) of a given character. It’s useful for working with characters, encoding, and text processing.

Example

print(ord("A"))  
# Output: 65

The Unicode code point of 'A' is 65.

Syntax

ord(character)

character → A single Unicode character.
Returns → An integer representing the Unicode code point.

1. Getting Unicode Values of Characters

print(ord("a"))   # Output: 97
print(ord("Z"))   # Output: 90
print(ord("1"))   # Output: 49
print(ord("@"))   # Output: 64

Every character has a unique Unicode integer representation.

2. Finding Unicode for Emojis and Symbols

print(ord("😀"))   # Output: 128512
print(ord("€"))    # Output: 8364
print(ord("✓"))    # Output: 10003

Works with special characters and emojis too.

3. Using `ord()` in Sorting & Comparisons

print("b" > "a")  
# Output: True (Because ord('b') = 98 and ord('a') = 97)

Compares characters based on Unicode values.

4. Converting Back with `chr()`

Use chr() to convert Unicode back to a character.

print(chr(65))  # Output: A
print(chr(128512))  # Output: 😀

Useful for decoding Unicode values.

5. Validating Single Characters

char = "AB"
if len(char) == 1:
    print(ord(char))  
else:
    print("Must be a single character!")

Ensures ord() only processes one character at a time.

Key Notes

✔ Returns Unicode integer for a character.
✔ Works with letters, digits, symbols, and emojis.
✔ Useful for sorting and text encoding.
✔ Use chr() to convert back from Unicode to characters.

By using ord(), you can process text, compare characters, and work with Unicode efficiently. 🚀

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