Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⳮ has the Unicode code point U+2CED. 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+2CED to binary:
00101100 11101101. 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 10110011 10101101
COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER CRYPTOGRAMMIC GANGIA·U+2CED
Ⳮ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2CED
HEX
2CED
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B3 AD | 11100010 10110011 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2C ED | 00101100 11101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | ED 2C | 11101101 00101100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2C ED | 00000000 00000000 00101100 11101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | ED 2C 00 00 | 11101101 00101100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⳮ
URI Encoded
%E2%B3%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+2CED, COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER CRYPTOGRAMMIC GANGIA, holds a significant place in the realm of typography and digital text encoding. As part of the Unicode Standard, this particular character is assigned to represent the specific letter 'Gangia' from the ancient Egyptian language known as Coptic. The Coptic script is historically crucial for understanding the evolution of the Egyptian language over time, and its preservation by early Christian communities in Egypt has made it indispensable for linguists and researchers alike. In a digital context, U+2CED's primary usage revolves around text processing systems where the encoding of characters from non-Latin scripts is vital, such as those dealing with historical or specialized research materials. By accurately encoding the COPTIC CAPITAL LETTER CRYPTOGRAMMIC GANGIA character, digital systems can maintain the integrity of the original text's meaning and convey its nuances effectively. Despite not being widely used in everyday communication, U+2CED carries cultural and linguistic importance for those studying or working with Coptic texts. It is a testament to Unicode's goal of comprehensive character coverage, enabling the preservation and study of historical scripts like Coptic, which might otherwise be at risk of disappearing in the digital age.
How to type the Ⳮ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11501 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.