Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0008. 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+0008 to binary:
00001000. 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:
00001000
<control>·U+0008
Character Information
Code Point
U+0008
HEX
0008
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 08 | 00001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 08 | 00000000 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 00 | 00001000 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 08 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 00 00 00 | 00001000 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity

URI Encoded
%08
Description
U+0008, also known as the Backspace character, is a vital entity within the Unicode Standard, primarily used for digital text processing systems. Its role involves signaling the deletion of the preceding character during data entry or editing operations, thereby facilitating correction and precision in typing, particularly in command-line interfaces. This character's technical nature is essential, especially in programming and typography, as it allows seamless modification of text without requiring complete reentry of content. The Backspace character belongs to the Basic Latin Unicode block (U+0000 - U+007F), which includes 128 essential characters, including control codes and special symbols. This range is crucial for various applications, including programming languages and text documents. The Basic Latin Unicode block forms the foundation upon which many other Unicode blocks are built. Despite its historical roots in the ASCII character set, the Basic Latin Unicode block has evolved to accommodate modern needs and continues to be an integral part of digital communication. It is essential to note that U+0008's significance lies not just in its technical role but also in the influence it exerts on the smooth functioning of digital text processing systems worldwide.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0008 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.