Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࣬ has the Unicode code point U+08EC. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
Where thexare the payload bits.UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range Codepoint Range Bytes Bit pattern Payload length U+0000 - U+007F 1 0xxxxxxx 7 bits U+0080 - U+07FF 2 110xxxxx 10xxxxxx 11 bits U+0800 - U+FFFF 3 1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 16 bits U+10000 - U+10FFFF 4 11110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 21 bits Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:
Convert the hexadecimal code point U+08EC to binary:
00001000 11101100. Those are the payload bits.Step 3: Fill in the bits to match the bit pattern:
Obtain the final bytes by arranging the paylod bits to match the bit layout:
11100000 10100011 10101100
ARABIC TONE LOOP ABOVE·U+08EC
࣬
Character Information
Code Point
U+08EC
HEX
08EC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A3 AC | 11100000 10100011 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 EC | 00001000 11101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EC 08 | 11101100 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 EC | 00000000 00000000 00001000 11101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EC 08 00 00 | 11101100 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
࣬
URI Encoded
%E0%A3%AC
Description
The character U+08EC, Arabic Tonel Loop Above, is an essential element in the Arabic language and typography system. This specific Unicode character plays a crucial role in the phonetic representation of Arabic words, where it is used to denote vowel sounds. In digital text, its primary function is to provide the appropriate tonal marking for particular syllables within Arabic script, allowing readers to accurately pronounce and understand the written content. Given its cultural and linguistic significance, U+08EC contributes significantly to the preservation of the rich phonetic characteristics of the Arabic language in both digital and printed formats. By facilitating accurate tone representation, this Unicode character ensures that the intended meaning of the text is effectively conveyed, thereby maintaining the integrity of the language in various communication channels.
How to type the ࣬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2284 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.