Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ╂ has the Unicode code point U+2542. 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+2542 to binary:
00100101 01000010. 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 10000010
BOX DRAWINGS VERTICAL HEAVY AND HORIZONTAL LIGHT·U+2542
╂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2542
HEX
2542
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 95 82 | 11100010 10010101 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 42 | 00100101 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 25 | 01000010 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 42 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 25 00 00 | 01000010 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
╂
URI Encoded
%E2%95%82
Description
The character U+2542 (BOX DRAWINGS VERTICAL HEAVY AND HORIZONTAL LIGHT) is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text to create simple graphical elements, such as borders or divisions. In its typical usage, this character helps to visually separate sections of content, organize information, and improve readability. The combination of the vertical heavy line and horizontal light line creates a distinct visual cue that is easily recognizable. While there isn't any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context associated with U+2542, it remains an essential tool for designers, programmers, and content creators when dealing with text-based layouts and interfaces. By employing this character, users can effectively control the visual hierarchy and structure of their digital content, ensuring a more efficient and user-friendly experience.
How to type the ╂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9538 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.