BS ISO 11822:1996

Defines a set of 90 graphic characters with coded representations. Consists of a code table and legend showing character codes, graphics and character names, together with explanatory notes. Mainly intended for the interchange of information among data processing systems and within message transmission systems.

1.1 This International Standard specifies a set of 90 graphic characters with their coded representations. It consists of a code table and a legend showing character codes, graphics and character names. Explanatory notes are also included. The character set is primarily intended for the interchange of information among data processing systems and within message transmission systems.

1.2 These characters, together with characters in the international reference version of ISO9036, constitute a character set for the international interchange of bibliographic citations, including their annotations, in the Arabic script. The sets may be used in a 7-bit or an 8-bit environment in accordance with ISO/IEC2022.

1.3 This character set, with characters from ISO9036 (see annexA), is intended for information in the following languages:

1.4 The graphic representation of characters defined in this International Standard are given in their isolated forms only. Initial, medial, and final forms, as well as special presentation forms which occur in ligatures are not within the scope of this International Standard.