Sutton SignWriting is a Unicode block containing characters used in SignWriting, a system for writing sign languages developed by Valerie Sutton in 1974. It provides a visual representation of sign language movements, handshapes, and facial expressions. The block includes characters for various handshapes, orientations, movements, and combinations, allowing for the notation of a wide range of sign language signs. It's a valuable tool for linguists, educators, and deaf communities, facilitating communication and research in sign languages.
View a range of fonts that support the Sutton Signwriting block.
Below you will find all the characters that are in the Sutton Signwriting unicode block. Currently there are 672 characters in this block.