Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ₷ has the Unicode code point U+20B7. 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+20B7 to binary:
00100000 10110111. 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 10000010 10110111
SPESMILO SIGN·U+20B7
₷
Character Information
Code Point
U+20B7
HEX
20B7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Currency Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 82 B7 | 11100010 10000010 10110111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 B7 | 00100000 10110111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B7 20 | 10110111 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 B7 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 10110111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B7 20 00 00 | 10110111 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
₷
URI Encoded
%E2%82%B7
Description
The Unicode character U+20B7, known as the SPESMILO SIGN, holds a unique position in digital typography. This character is primarily used to represent an unbreakable space in digital text, ensuring that no line breaks or hyphenation occur within its context. Its primary application lies within computer programming and markup languages like HTML, where it facilitates the control of text formatting and layout. Despite its limited usage in day-to-day communication, the SPESMILO SIGN holds importance in specialized fields such as typesetting, where maintaining precise control over spacing can be crucial for achieving accurate layouts and design. Its presence is rarely noticed but it plays a significant role in ensuring text integrity across various digital platforms, proving that even the smallest characters can hold substantial weight in the world of typography.
How to type the ₷ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8375 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.