Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+001C. 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+001C to binary:
00011100. 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:
00011100
<control>·U+001C
Character Information
Code Point
U+001C
HEX
001C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | 1C | 00011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 1C | 00000000 00011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1C 00 | 00011100 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 1C | 00000000 00000000 00000000 00011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1C 00 00 00 | 00011100 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity

URI Encoded
%1C
Description
The Unicode character U+001C (CHARACTER 001C) is a Control Character primarily utilized for control purposes within digital text. Functioning as the File Status or File Separator, it separates files in specific data transmissions. Despite being invisible to end-users in typical text displays, it holds significant importance in technical contexts such as telecommunications, computer programming, and file formatting. Its use ensures the compatibility of data transmission across various systems and maintains integrity within digital files. Although its use has diminished with advancements in technology and the adoption of Unicode standards, U+001C remains essential for those working with legacy systems or older files. The character belongs to the Basic Latin Unicode block, spanning from U+0000 to U+007F, which is a fundamental component of the Unicode system. This block encompasses 128 characters that range from control codes and special symbols vital for programming languages, text documents, and various applications. The Basic Latin Unicode block serves as the foundation for numerous other Unicode blocks due to its essential common characters required for communication across multiple platforms and devices. Despite its historical roots in the ASCII character set, the Basic Latin Unicode block has adapted to accommodate modern needs and continues to be integral to digital communication.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0028 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.