Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▊ has the Unicode code point U+258A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx
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+258A to binary:
00100101 10001010. 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:
11100010 10010110 10001010
LEFT THREE QUARTERS BLOCK·U+258A
▊
Character Information
Code Point
U+258A
HEX
258A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 8A | 11100010 10010110 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 8A | 00100101 10001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8A 25 | 10001010 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 8A | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8A 25 00 00 | 10001010 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▊
URI Encoded
%E2%96%8A
Description
The Unicode character U+258A, known as the Left Three Quarters Block, is a versatile typographical element primarily employed in digital text for creating visual dividers, partitions, or section breaks. In graphic design and web layouts, this character can be utilized to separate different sections or categories of information within a document or website, contributing to improved readability and organization. Though it doesn't have any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the Left Three Quarters Block is an essential component for designers seeking to create visually appealing layouts without relying on traditional text-based separators such as lines or horizontal rules. Its usage follows strict adherence to Unicode standards, ensuring compatibility across various platforms and devices, and demonstrating its relevance in the modern digital landscape.
How to type the ▊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9610 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.