Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ┯ has the Unicode code point U+252F. 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+252F to binary:
00100101 00101111. 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 10010100 10101111
BOX DRAWINGS DOWN LIGHT AND HORIZONTAL HEAVY·U+252F
┯
Character Information
Code Point
U+252F
HEX
252F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 94 AF | 11100010 10010100 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 2F | 00100101 00101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2F 25 | 00101111 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 2F | 00000000 00000000 00100101 00101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2F 25 00 00 | 00101111 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
┯
URI Encoded
%E2%94%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+252F, "BOX DRAWINGS DOWN LIGHT AND HORIZONTAL HEAVY," is a typographical element primarily used in digital text for creating simple line drawings or for defining sections of text. It serves as a component in creating various types of borders and grids, such as tables, fences, or separators between different segments of content. Although it does not hold any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical significance, the character is widely recognized and utilized across multiple platforms and programming languages for its versatility and simplicity. Its precise representation makes it an essential tool for designers, developers, and authors looking to enhance readability and organization in their digital creations.
How to type the ┯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9519 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.