Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⃓ has the Unicode code point U+20D3. 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+20D3 to binary:
00100000 11010011. 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 10010011
COMBINING SHORT VERTICAL LINE OVERLAY·U+20D3
⃓
Character Information
Code Point
U+20D3
HEX
20D3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 83 93 | 11100010 10000011 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 D3 | 00100000 11010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D3 20 | 11010011 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 D3 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 11010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D3 20 00 00 | 11010011 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⃓
URI Encoded
%E2%83%93
Description
The Unicode character U+20D3, also known as the COMBINING SHORT VERTICAL LINE OVERLAY, is a specialized typographical symbol used in digital text for certain specific applications. It is often employed to create a visual separation or division between elements of a text string without creating a space, making it particularly useful in situations where spacing is critical, such as in programming, mathematics, or technical documentation. The character's role typically involves serving as an overlay element, providing a subtle visual cue that assists readers in differentiating or grouping elements within the text. While this particular character may not have significant cultural or linguistic implications, it plays a valuable role in ensuring clarity and readability in specific contexts where precise positioning of elements is required. In terms of technical context, U+20D3's usage may be observed in software programming languages and tools that support Unicode standards, enabling developers to create more nuanced and efficient text-based systems.
How to type the ⃓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8403 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.