Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ( has the Unicode code point U+0028. 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+0028 to binary:
00101000. 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:
00101000
LEFT PARENTHESIS·U+0028
(
Character Information
Code Point
U+0028
HEX
0028
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Open Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 28 | 00101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 28 | 00000000 00101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 28 00 | 00101000 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 28 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 28 00 00 00 | 00101000 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
(
URI Encoded
(
Description
The Unicode character U+0028, also known as the Left Parenthesis (), is a vital symbol in digital text formatting. It signifies the beginning of parenthetical phrases, formulas, or lists across various programming languages and software applications. This universal punctuation mark has become indispensable for clarifying additional information within the main textual context. In technical domains, the Left Parenthesis is extensively used in programming languages such as C, Java, and Python to denote the start of a function's arguments. In linguistic contexts, it often appears in mathematical and scientific expressions to represent open brackets. The significance of this character extends beyond practical usage, finding its way into the heart of various cultural and technical narratives. For instance, in mathematics, parentheses can alter the order of operations, emphasizing the importance of proper nesting and syntax for accurate calculations. In programming languages, the use of parentheses reflects the structured nature of coding, underscoring the need for precision and logic. The Left Parenthesis belongs to the Basic Latin Unicode block (U+0000 to U+007F), which forms the foundation of the Unicode system. This range encompasses 128 essential characters, including various control codes, special symbols, and common characters that are vital for communication across multiple platforms and devices. Despite its historical roots in the ASCII character set, the Basic Latin Unicode block has evolved to accommodate modern needs, remaining an integral part of digital communication.
How to type the ( symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0040 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.