Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ␎ has the Unicode code point U+240E. 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+240E to binary:
00100100 00001110. 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 10001110
SYMBOL FOR SHIFT OUT·U+240E
␎
Character Information
Code Point
U+240E
HEX
240E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 90 8E | 11100010 10010000 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 0E | 00100100 00001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0E 24 | 00001110 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 0E | 00000000 00000000 00100100 00001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0E 24 00 00 | 00001110 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
␎
URI Encoded
%E2%90%8E
Description
U+240E is a less commonly used character code in the Unicode standard that represents the "SYMBOL FOR SHIFT OUT". It plays a significant role in digital text by serving as an indicator for shifting out of certain states or modes within a system. While this symbol might not be widely recognized by the general public, it holds importance in technical and linguistic contexts, particularly in programming and computer science. Its primary usage is to facilitate the transition from one state or mode to another, ensuring smooth functionality within digital systems. Despite its relatively niche application, U+240E remains an integral component of Unicode's extensive library of characters that collectively contribute to the diverse and accessible nature of global communication.
How to type the ␎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9230 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.