Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+20F3. 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+20F3 to binary:
00100000 11110011. 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 10000011 10110011
CHARACTER 20F3·U+20F3
Character Information
Code Point
U+20F3
HEX
20F3
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Ideographic Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 83 B3 | 11100010 10000011 10110011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 F3 | 00100000 11110011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | F3 20 | 11110011 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 F3 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 11110011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | F3 20 00 00 | 11110011 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⃳
URI Encoded
%E2%83%B3
Description
The Unicode character U+20F3, also known as CHARACTER 20F3, is a relatively obscure typographic symbol with specific applications in digital text. Its primary role lies in the representation of a left-to-right mark, serving to connect or associate adjacent text elements while maintaining the directionality from left to right. This characteristic makes it particularly useful in instances where the natural flow of text would otherwise be disrupted by elements such as figures, punctuation marks, or other symbols. While CHARACTER 20F3 does not possess any notable cultural, linguistic, or technical context that sets it apart from other typographic symbols, its presence in digital text reflects a subtle yet crucial aspect of typesetting and formatting for readability and comprehension. By ensuring the smooth and logical progression of text content, this unobtrusive character contributes to an enhanced user experience in various digital platforms and applications.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8435 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.