Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ┠ has the Unicode code point U+2520. 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+2520 to binary:
00100101 00100000. 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 10100000
BOX DRAWINGS VERTICAL HEAVY AND RIGHT LIGHT·U+2520
┠
Character Information
Code Point
U+2520
HEX
2520
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 94 A0 | 11100010 10010100 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 20 | 00100101 00100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 20 25 | 00100000 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 20 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 00100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 20 25 00 00 | 00100000 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
┠
URI Encoded
%E2%94%A0
Description
U+2520 is a typographical character known as the "BOX DRAWINGS VERTICAL HEAVY AND RIGHT LIGHT" in Unicode. This character is commonly used in digital text to create simple, graphic-like elements such as borders and dividers. Typically utilized in programming code, table grids, or visual layouts for web design and app interfaces, the Box Drawings Vertical Heavy and Right Light character provides a clear delineation between sections without the need for more complex images or graphical elements. Due to its simple nature, it is often found in text-based environments where graphics might be prohibited or not supported. This character can also be paired with other box drawing characters (such as U+2502 for a "VERTICAL LINE") to create various shapes and structures, demonstrating its versatility in different typographical applications.
How to type the ┠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9504 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.