Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ٫ has the Unicode code point U+066B. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+066B to binary:
00000110 01101011. 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:
11011001 10101011
ARABIC DECIMAL SEPARATOR·U+066B
٫
Character Information
Code Point
U+066B
HEX
066B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D9 AB | 11011001 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 6B | 00000110 01101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6B 06 | 01101011 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 6B | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6B 06 00 00 | 01101011 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
٫
URI Encoded
%D9%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+066B, known as the Arabic Decimal Separator, plays a crucial role in digital text by serving as a marker for decimal points in numerals expressed within the Arabic script. This symbol enables users to accurately differentiate between numbers and their respective decimal values when presented in Arabic. The character is an essential tool for those who work with or read texts in languages that utilize the Arabic writing system, ensuring clear communication of numerical data. Despite its relatively obscure function, the Arabic Decimal Separator has significant cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts. In a world increasingly connected through digital communication, the accurate portrayal of numerical values across different scripts is vital for seamless understanding among diverse users. The inclusion of U+066B in the Unicode standard underscores the importance of acknowledging and accommodating various writing systems in the global sphere.
How to type the ٫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1643 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.