The two versions differ primarily in the way they indicate syllable-final consonants, in how they mark the semi-vowel , and in how they reflect the phonological differences between Cree dialects. There are more minor local differences in orthography, shapes of the characters, writing styles, and punctuation, with some writers using dots or spaces between words, and others not indicating word separation. Cree numerals The syllabics have been recorded to have been used as numerals with individual fixed integer values in certain combinations akin to that of the Roman system: a vertical bar represents 1, ᐅ i represents 3 (Iᐅ equals 4), ᐊ a represents numerals more than 6 (ᐅᐊ equals 6, ᐊ equals 7, ᐊII equals 9), ᒥ mi represents 10, looped syllables (ᓀᓂᓄᓇᑯᑲᑫᑭ) represent 20-90. The zero is represented as a eight pointed star. Modern usage Though used for manuscripts, letters, and personal records since the 19th century, the need for special type long restricted printed syllabics to missionary publications. However, with the development of syllabic typewriters and, later, word processors, control of the script passed to native speakers, and it is now used for schoolbooks, periodicals, and official documents. See also Canadian Aboriginal syllabics Eastern Cree syllabics Inuktitut writing Journal of Indigenous Studies Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics (Unicode block) Western Cree syllabics Cree books written in syllabics Hundreds of Eastern James Bay Cree books were published by the Cree School Board of Quebec, Canada. See the catalogue. Swampy Cree Hymn Book = ᓇᑲᒧᐏᓇ ᐅᒪᐢᑮᑯᐘ ᐅᑎᑘᐏᓂᐘᐤ. (By James Evans) Norway House, 1841. (Peel 209) The Psalter, or Psalms of David = ᑌᕕᑦ ᐅ ᓂᑲᒧᐎᓇᕽ. (By John Horden) London, 1875. (Peel 738) The New Testament, translated into the Cree language = ᐅᔅᑭ ᑎᔅᑌᒥᓐᑦ ᑭ ᑎᐯᓕᒋᑫᒥᓇᐤ ᓀᔥᑕ ᑭ ᐱᒪᒋᐃᐌᒥᓇᐤ ᒋᓴᔅ ᒃᣅᔅᑦ. (By John Horden) London, 1876. (Peel 782) Catechism. (Transl. James Evans) Rossville, É.N. The Holy Bible. (Transl. John Sinclair, Henry Steinhauer) London, 1861. Bunyan: Pilgrim´S Progress. (Transl. John Sinclair) Toronto, 1900. Cree Hymn Book. (By John Mcdougall) Toronto, 1888. Cree Hymn Book. (By Robert Steinauer, Egerton Steinauer) Toronto, 1920. The Epistle of Paul The Apostle To The Galatians. (Transl. Joseph Reader) Oonikup (Northwest Territory), S.A. The Acts of The Apostles And The Epistles. London, 1891. The Books of The New Testament. London, 1859. The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Ephesians; the Epistle of Jacob; the First Epistle General of John. (Transl. Thomas Hullburt) Rossville, 1857. The Travellers´ Spiritual