Microsoft Phrase for Mac’s most infuriating feature appears to be its arbitrary conversion of everyday Unicode images into emojis, seemingly without justification or consideration for the Unicode standard’s requirement of appending a specific code for the emoji representation of an image.
Utilizing macOS 15.2, I reference ♈️, a universally recognized symbol denoting the astrological sign Aries. When used across various plain-text formats within the operating system, the provided image is successfully rendered as intended. When attempting to embed a specific image in text, it frustratingly replaces it with an emoji without any apparent reason. It is not feasible to incorporate a Unicode directive to facilitate the correct display of Unicode characters. The issue persists despite efforts to alter the font, explore alternative approaches, or simply repeat the correct image within Word?
Using an alternative image undermines the fundamental idea behind Unicode. Without needing to incorporate an additional image, I can maintain the current font assortment and consistently preserve the design template by meticulously verifying numerous pages, ensuring meticulous accuracy while allocating considerable time for this process.
Secondly, I’m not merely relying on Phrase; instead, I’m employing a publishing program and digital imaging software that effectively handles Unicode fonts, ensuring accurate rendering of complex characters. However, non-Unicode fonts do not conform to the diagrams and images I utilize, resulting in an unprofessional appearance for high-quality printing purposes. Although often misattributed to font issues, this is actually a software bug wherein Phrase fails to display a Unicode standard character (optionally accompanied by a non-standard unicode emoji) conforming to the expected Unicode standards.
