Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ╾ has the Unicode code point U+257E. 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+257E to binary:
00100101 01111110. 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 10010101 10111110
BOX DRAWINGS HEAVY LEFT AND LIGHT RIGHT·U+257E
╾
Character Information
Code Point
U+257E
HEX
257E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 95 BE | 11100010 10010101 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 7E | 00100101 01111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7E 25 | 01111110 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 7E | 00000000 00000000 00100101 01111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7E 25 00 00 | 01111110 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
╾
URI Encoded
%E2%95%BE
Description
U+257E, also known as BOX DRAWINGS HEAVY LEFT AND LIGHT RIGHT, is a character in the Unicode standard that serves a specific purpose within digital text. Its primary function is to visually represent a combination of horizontal and vertical lines, creating a box-like structure. The left side of this box features a heavy line, while the right side has a lighter line. This differentiation allows for clear delineation between sections or elements in a text document. This character holds importance in various technical contexts, such as coding and programming. It is often used to create borders or divisions within code, enhancing readability and organization. In addition, BOX DRAWINGS HEAVY LEFT AND LIGHT RIGHT has been adopted by many graphical interfaces, including command-line interfaces and text-based applications, for the same purpose of segmenting information visually. Although not part of any specific cultural or linguistic tradition, BOX DRAWINGS HEAVY LEFT AND LIGHT RIGHT contributes to the universality of digital communication by providing a consistent method for structuring and formatting text across different languages and platforms. As the Unicode standard continues to expand, so too does the relevance of this character in facilitating clear and organized digital communication.
How to type the ╾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9598 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.