Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ࢅ has the Unicode code point U+0885. 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+0885 to binary:
00001000 10000101. 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 10100010 10000101
ARABIC TATWEEL WITH TWO DOTS BELOW·U+0885
ࢅ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0885
HEX
0885
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E0 A2 85 | 11100000 10100010 10000101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 08 85 | 00001000 10000101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 85 08 | 10000101 00001000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 08 85 | 00000000 00000000 00001000 10000101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 85 08 00 00 | 10000101 00001000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ࢅ
URI Encoded
%E0%A2%85
Description
The Unicode character U+0885, known as the Arabic Tatweel with Two Dots Below, plays a significant role in digital typography, specifically within the Arabic script. This unique character is predominantly used to separate words or phrases in written Arabic text, serving a similar function to the hyphen or en dash in Latin-based scripts. The Tatweel, as it's commonly referred to, is comprised of a horizontal line with two small dots below it and is considered an essential element in the Arabic language due to its impact on readability and comprehension of the text. In digital text, the Tatweel is used to maintain linguistic accuracy and clarity by differentiating between distinct words or phrases, which would otherwise run together when written in script form. This character ensures that the intended meaning is preserved and understood correctly, as it's crucial for conveying the nuances of the Arabic language. Although its usage may not be widely recognized or employed outside of Arabic-speaking regions, the Tatweel with Two Dots Below remains an essential component within the context of the Arabic script, serving to maintain linguistic integrity and enhance readability in digital text.
How to type the ࢅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2181 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.