Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+206D. 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+206D to binary:
00100000 01101101. 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 10000001 10101101
ACTIVATE ARABIC FORM SHAPING·U+206D
Character Information
Code Point
U+206D
HEX
206D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Format
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 AD | 11100010 10000001 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 6D | 00100000 01101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6D 20 | 01101101 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 6D | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6D 20 00 00 | 01101101 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity

URI Encoded
%E2%81%AD
Description
U+206D ACTIVATE ARABIC FORM SHAPING is a character in the Unicode Standard that serves a crucial role in digital typography, specifically for Arabic text. Its primary function is to activate the Arabic form shaping feature in software programs and text editing tools, which enables proper rendering of Arabic scripts. This character is essential for maintaining linguistic accuracy and readability when displaying or processing Arabic text on various digital platforms. The activation of this feature ensures that the text conforms to the unique requirements of Arabic typography, including appropriate shaping, joining, and spacing between characters. In addition to its technical purpose, U+206D plays a vital cultural role by preserving the integrity of the Arabic language and facilitating its effective communication in the digital world. By using this character, developers and content creators can ensure that Arabic text is displayed correctly on their platforms, catering to the needs of a diverse user base that includes millions of Arabic speakers across the globe.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8301 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.