Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ͋ has the Unicode code point U+034B. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+034B to binary:
00000011 01001011. 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:
11001101 10001011
COMBINING HOMOTHETIC ABOVE·U+034B
͋
Character Information
Code Point
U+034B
HEX
034B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Nonspacing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CD 8B | 11001101 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 03 4B | 00000011 01001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4B 03 | 01001011 00000011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 03 4B | 00000000 00000000 00000011 01001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4B 03 00 00 | 01001011 00000011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
͋
URI Encoded
%CD%8B
Description
The U+034B COMBINING HOMOTHETIC ABOVE is a specialized character in the Unicode standard used to adjust the spacing and alignment of text in digital typography. This character plays an important role in ensuring visually consistent and aesthetically pleasing layouts, particularly in complex scripts or where specific formatting requirements are necessary. While its usage may not be common in everyday digital text, it is a crucial tool for professional typesetters and designers seeking precise control over the appearance of their work. The COMBINING HOMOTHETIC ABOVE contributes to accurate and harmonious rendering of text by allowing characters to scale proportionally within specific design constraints or formatting rules. Despite its specialized nature, this character underscores the versatility and inclusivity of Unicode in accommodating a wide range of typographic needs across various cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts.
How to type the ͋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0843 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.