Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ┼ has the Unicode code point U+253C. 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+253C to binary:
00100101 00111100. 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 10111100
BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL·U+253C
┼
Character Information
Code Point
U+253C
HEX
253C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 94 BC | 11100010 10010100 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 3C | 00100101 00111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3C 25 | 00111100 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 3C | 00000000 00000000 00100101 00111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3C 25 00 00 | 00111100 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
┼
URI Encoded
%E2%94%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+253C, also known as BOX DRAWINGS LIGHT VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL, is a typographical symbol that plays a significant role in digital text. It serves to create a thin, lightweight border or dividing line between sections of text or content in digital documents. Its primary usage is within the context of tables and grids where it helps visually distinguish columns or rows of information. Additionally, it can be used to create diagrams or flowcharts that require thin borders. Although U+253C may not carry any cultural or linguistic significance on its own, it contributes to the overall readability and organization of text in digital formats, enhancing user experience. As an essential element within typography, it helps maintain consistency and clarity across various digital platforms.
How to type the ┼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9532 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.