Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁚ has the Unicode code point U+205A. 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+205A to binary:
00100000 01011010. 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 10011010
TWO DOT PUNCTUATION·U+205A
⁚
Character Information
Code Point
U+205A
HEX
205A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 9A | 11100010 10000001 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 5A | 00100000 01011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5A 20 | 01011010 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 5A | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5A 20 00 00 | 01011010 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁚
URI Encoded
%E2%81%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+205A, known as the Two Dot Punctuation, is a unique symbol that plays a significant role in digital text processing. Typically used in coding and scripting languages, this character serves to separate two adjacent numbers or numeric values in a clear and concise manner. Its primary function is to act as a delimiter between these numerical values, improving readability and preventing potential errors that might arise from misinterpretation. While its usage may not be as widespread as other punctuation marks, the Two Dot Punctuation holds importance in specific coding contexts due to its ability to differentiate between consecutive numbers, aiding developers and programmers in accurately interpreting their code.
How to type the ⁚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8282 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.