Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ␏ has the Unicode code point U+240F. 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+240F to binary:
00100100 00001111. 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 10001111
SYMBOL FOR SHIFT IN·U+240F
␏
Character Information
Code Point
U+240F
HEX
240F
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 90 8F | 11100010 10010000 10001111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 0F | 00100100 00001111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0F 24 | 00001111 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 0F | 00000000 00000000 00100100 00001111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0F 24 00 00 | 00001111 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
␏
URI Encoded
%E2%90%8F
Description
The Unicode character U+240F, known as the "Symbol for Shift In," is a specialized character primarily used in digital text to denote the initiation of an input or communication process that requires user interaction. It typically represents the beginning of an interactive sequence where users may be prompted to enter data, select options, or provide additional information. While it doesn't have any significant cultural or linguistic context, its technical role is crucial in the realm of digital communication and software development. The Symbol for Shift In helps ensure smooth user experience by clearly indicating when user input is expected, thus enhancing clarity and reducing potential confusion during data entry processes.
How to type the ␏ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9231 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.