Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character O has the Unicode code point U+004F. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 1 byte because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0000to0x007f.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 7 bits within the final 8 bits and that it will have the format:0xxxxxxx
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+004F to binary:
01001111. 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:
01001111
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O·U+004F
O
Character Information
Code Point
U+004F
HEX
004F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 4F | 01001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 4F | 00000000 01001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4F 00 | 01001111 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 4F | 00000000 00000000 00000000 01001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4F 00 00 00 | 01001111 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
O
URI Encoded
O
Description
The Latin Capital Letter O (U+004F) is a significant character within the Unicode Standard, serving as a cornerstone for forming words and sentences in languages that utilize the Latin script. This character can be found in digital text across numerous platforms and devices, particularly in languages such as English, Spanish, French, and German. Beyond linguistic contexts, it is also commonly used in non-linguistic settings like acronyms (e.g., HTML, HTTP), initials, and numerals (e.g., 0, 4, 9). The Latin script, from which U+004F originates, has exerted a profound influence on written communication across cultures, making it a universally important character in digital text. Historically, the Basic Latin Unicode block, which includes U+004F, has its roots in the ASCII character set and has evolved to meet modern needs. This block, comprising characters from U+0000 to U+007F, forms the foundation for many other Unicode blocks, owing to its essential nature in digital communication. In terms of technical context, the Latin Capital Letter O belongs to the Basic Multilingual Plane (BMP), which encompasses most common characters used across various applications and programming languages. This plane contains 65,535 character codes, ranging from U+0000 to U+FFFF. Despite its historical roots, the BMP continues to play an integral role in digital communication, ensuring compatibility across diverse platforms and devices.
How to type the O symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0079 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.