Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character “ has the Unicode code point U+201C. 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+201C to binary:
00100000 00011100. 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 10000000 10011100
LEFT DOUBLE QUOTATION MARK·U+201C
“
Character Information
Code Point
U+201C
HEX
201C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Initial Quote
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 80 9C | 11100010 10000000 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 1C | 00100000 00011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 1C 20 | 00011100 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 1C | 00000000 00000000 00100000 00011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 1C 20 00 00 | 00011100 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
“
URI Encoded
%E2%80%9C
Description
The Unicode character U+201C represents the Left Double Quotation Mark (‘ ‘) in digital text. This typographical symbol is commonly used for marking the beginning and end of direct speech or quotes within a passage. Its usage predates the advent of computerized text, having been prevalent in both handwritten and printed literature. It is often employed to denote a change in tone or mood in dialogue, or to emphasize certain sections of text. The Left Double Quotation Mark is distinct from its right-hand counterpart (U+201D) due to the double vertical line construction on the left side, providing visual clarity for readers and enhancing the overall aesthetic of the written work. Although it may seem like a minor detail in typography, the use of the Left Double Quotation Mark contributes significantly to the coherence and comprehensibility of digital text, ensuring that the nuances of language are preserved in the digital realm.
How to type the “ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8220 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.