Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ␌ has the Unicode code point U+240C. 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+240C to binary:
00100100 00001100. 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 10010000 10001100
SYMBOL FOR FORM FEED·U+240C
␌
Character Information
Code Point
U+240C
HEX
240C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 90 8C | 11100010 10010000 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 0C | 00100100 00001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0C 24 | 00001100 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 0C | 00000000 00000000 00100100 00001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0C 24 00 00 | 00001100 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
␌
URI Encoded
%E2%90%8C
Description
The Unicode character U+240C represents the Symbol for Form Feed, an essential element in digital text processing. Typically used in printing applications, this symbol initiates a line feed or new page, thereby clearing the print buffer and preparing it for subsequent data input. This function is critical for maintaining document integrity during printing processes. The Form Feed character has no cultural or linguistic significance, as its role lies primarily within the technical domain of text processing systems. Its utility spans various industries, including publishing, data management, and information technology, where managing large blocks of text is commonplace. In summary, U+240C serves a vital function in digital text processing by ensuring efficient and accurate printing of documents across diverse platforms and applications.
How to type the ␌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9228 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.