Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ٖ has the Unicode code point U+0656. 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+0656 to binary:
00000110 01010110. 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 10010110
ARABIC SUBSCRIPT ALEF·U+0656
ٖ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0656
HEX
0656
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D9 96 | 11011001 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 06 56 | 00000110 01010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 56 06 | 01010110 00000110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 06 56 | 00000000 00000000 00000110 01010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 56 06 00 00 | 01010110 00000110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ٖ
URI Encoded
%D9%96
Description
The Unicode character U+0656 (ARABIC SUBSCRIPT ALEF) holds a significant role in the Arabic language, specifically in written digital text. This character represents the Arabic letter Alef with subscript form, which is used to write the Arabic script in digital text environments, such as word processing and web applications. Its primary function is to provide an accurate representation of the subscript Alef when Arabic text is rendered in a digital format. The subscript Alef is crucial for proper text rendering, as it maintains the integrity of the original handwritten or printed form, ensuring readability and accuracy in the Arabic script. As with other Unicode characters, U+0656 contributes to the cultural and linguistic richness of the Arabic language, facilitating communication and understanding among native speakers and learners worldwide.
How to type the ٖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1622 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.