What is what are special characters?

Special characters are symbols or characters that do not appear on a standard keyboard. They are used to add specific or unique features to text that cannot be achieved with standard letters, numbers, or punctuation marks. Special characters include things like copyright symbols, em dashes, bullet points, and currency symbols. They are often used in writing and publishing to add clarity, emphasis, or organization to text. Special characters can also include non-Latin script characters, like Chinese or Arabic characters, which require specialized input methods to be entered on a standard keyboard.