character position

noun
UK /ˈkær.ək.tə pəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US /ˈker.ək.tɚ pəˈzɪʃ.ən/

The spot where a letter or symbol sits in a line of text.

The letter 'e' is in the fifth character position of the word 'hello'.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The place where a person in a story or game stands or is located.

The game shows each character position on the map.

3. The role or standing a person has in a group or story.

She holds an important character position in the team.

4. The spot where a printed or typed mark appears on a page.

The typist moved to the next character position before typing.