Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+000C. 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+000C to binary:
00001100. 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:
00001100
<control>·U+000C
Character Information
Code Point
U+000C
HEX
000C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 0C | 00001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 0C | 00000000 00001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0C 00 | 00001100 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 0C | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0C 00 00 00 | 00001100 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity

URI Encoded
%0C
Description
The Unicode character U+000C, also known as CHARACTER 000C, holds a significant position in the realm of digital text formatting and functionality. Known as the FORM FEED (FF) in Unicode 10.0, it is categorized as a control character (General Category: Cc). Its primary role is to represent the carriage return character, denoted by "\r" in programming languages, which is used for line-breaking and formatting purposes across various platforms and applications. In digital texts, U+000C signifies a return to the beginning of the next line in text mode, enabling proper line spacing and paragraph formatting in word processors, IDEs, and other software that utilize Unicode encoding. This feature enhances readability and organization, making it easier for users to navigate complex documents. The carriage return character has a notable historical context as well, originating in early teleprinters and typewriters where pressing the "Enter" key or "Carriage Return" would move the print head back to the beginning of the line, allowing for subsequent characters to be printed on the next line. Today, while the physical act of moving the print head may be obsolete, the concept and functionality remain relevant in digital text. U+000C demonstrates the power of Unicode in facilitating compatibility across various platforms and languages. By utilizing this character, developers can ensure consistent formatting and presentation of digital texts, irrespective of the device or operating system being used, thereby maintaining coherence and clarity in the vast digital landscape. The Basic Latin Unicode block (category: Basic Latin) encompasses this and other essential characters that span from U+0000 to U+007F. It includes a wide variety of characters such as control codes and special symbols, which play indispensable roles in programming languages, text documents, and various other applications. The basic Latin Unicode block is the foundation upon which many other Unicode blocks are built, as it contains a multitude of common characters that are essential 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 and continues to be an integral part of digital communication.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0012 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.