Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▁ has the Unicode code point U+2581. 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+2581 to binary:
00100101 10000001. 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 10000001
LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK·U+2581
▁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2581
HEX
2581
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 81 | 11100010 10010110 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 81 | 00100101 10000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 81 25 | 10000001 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 81 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 81 25 00 00 | 10000001 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▁
URI Encoded
%E2%96%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2581, known as the LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK, is a typographical symbol used predominantly in digital text for layout and design purposes. It serves as a vertical divider or separator, partitioning sections or columns within a document or interface. Its primary function is to create visual separation and organize content, enhancing readability and navigation. In certain technical contexts, U+2581 can be employed in the creation of tables or grids for data presentation. While it does not hold any specific cultural, linguistic, or historical significance, the LOWER ONE EIGHTH BLOCK is a useful tool for digital typography and design professionals seeking to optimize their layouts.
How to type the ▁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9601 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.