Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁱ has the Unicode code point U+2071. 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+2071 to binary:
00100000 01110001. 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 10000001 10110001
SUPERSCRIPT LATIN SMALL LETTER I·U+2071
ⁱ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2071
HEX
2071
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 B1 | 11100010 10000001 10110001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 71 | 00100000 01110001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 71 20 | 01110001 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 71 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01110001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 71 20 00 00 | 01110001 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⁱ
URI Encoded
%E2%81%B1
Description
U+2071, also known as SUPERSCRIPT LATIN SMALL LETTER I, is a special character in Unicode typography that holds a significant role in digital text. It is commonly used to represent the letter 'i' in a superscript form, making it ideal for use in mathematical equations or scientific notations where the usage of lowercase letters in the subscript or superscript positions is more prevalent. The character can be found in various programming languages and word processing software, where it assists with clear communication of complex concepts that demand a nuanced understanding of superscripts. Its application in digital text ensures an improved reading experience for users while maintaining accuracy and precision in the conveyed information. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, U+2071 finds its usage particularly important in academic documents, scientific research, and mathematical texts.
How to type the ⁱ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8305 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.