Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character 〃 has the Unicode code point U+3003. 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+3003 to binary:
00110000 00000011. 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:
11100011 10000000 10000011
DITTO MARK·U+3003
〃
Character Information
Code Point
U+3003
HEX
3003
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 80 83 | 11100011 10000000 10000011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 30 03 | 00110000 00000011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 03 30 | 00000011 00110000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 30 03 | 00000000 00000000 00110000 00000011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 03 30 00 00 | 00000011 00110000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
〃
URI Encoded
%E3%80%83
Description
The Unicode character U+3003, known as the Ditto Mark, is a symbol used primarily in digital text to indicate repetition or redundancy of information. In typography, it is often employed to convey that a piece of information has already been addressed previously or to emphasize that a specific segment of text should be considered identical to another. The Ditto Mark holds no particular cultural significance but serves as a technical device for enhancing clarity and avoiding repetition in written communication. Its role in digital text is most evident in legal documents, academic papers, and other formal contexts where precision and efficiency in expression are paramount. In terms of linguistic context, the character transcends language barriers, making it a valuable tool for conveying information concisely across different languages that utilize Unicode. Overall, U+3003 is a versatile and practical symbol that contributes to the clarity and economy of written communication in digital environments.
How to type the 〃 symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12291 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.