Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+2D9E. 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+2D9E to binary:
00101101 10011110. 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 10110110 10011110
CHARACTER 2D9E·U+2D9E
Character Information
Code Point
U+2D9E
HEX
2D9E
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Ideographic Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B6 9E | 11100010 10110110 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2D 9E | 00101101 10011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9E 2D | 10011110 00101101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2D 9E | 00000000 00000000 00101101 10011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9E 2D 00 00 | 10011110 00101101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⶞
URI Encoded
%E2%B6%9E
Description
U+2D9E is a typographical character in the Unicode Standard that holds a significant role in digital text. The character is also known as 'Wavy Dash' or 'Wavy Underline'. Typically, it is used to underline a text with a wavy line rather than a straight one. This serves an important function in creating visual emphasis and improving readability in various types of texts. The Wavy Dash is often employed in poetry or creative writing where it can be used to draw attention to specific words or phrases, similar to the use of italics or bold text. The wave-like design lends a sense of rhythm or flow that aligns with the emotional tone or cadence of the text. In digital typography, this character is particularly useful in web pages or documents where visual consistency is required across different devices and screen resolutions. Since the wavy line remains clear and legible regardless of size, it provides a consistent styling option for underlines that can be maintained across platforms and browsers. Moreover, U+2D9E is not bound to any specific language or script, making it a versatile tool in digital text communication around the globe. In terms of encoding, it falls under the category of 'Punctuation' in the Unicode Standard, reflecting its usage as an accentuating character rather than a letter or symbol from a particular alphabet. In conclusion, U+2D9E is a valuable addition to the typographic arsenal of digital text communication, offering visual variety and rhythmic emphasis while maintaining clarity and legibility across platforms and languages.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11678 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.