Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+1FDC. 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+1FDC to binary:
00011111 11011100. 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:
11100001 10111111 10011100
CHARACTER 1FDC·U+1FDC
Character Information
Code Point
U+1FDC
HEX
1FDC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BF 9C | 11100001 10111111 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F DC | 00011111 11011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DC 1F | 11011100 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F DC | 00000000 00000000 00011111 11011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DC 1F 00 00 | 11011100 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
῜
URI Encoded
%E1%BF%9C
Description
U+1FDC is a rare and specialized character in the Unicode standard that holds unique significance in digital text. This particular character represents "CHARACTER 1FDC," which may be used as an obscure reference or placeholder in various contexts, such as programming, software development, and computer science. While its typical usage or role is not as prominent as other more widely recognized symbols, it still holds a niche position in the vast realm of digital text, particularly for those familiar with specific technical or cultural nuances. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, U+1FDC does not have any known associations or meanings, making it an enigmatic character within the Unicode standard. It may be used in specialized applications or communication channels where its obscurity could serve as a secret code, password, or identifier for exclusive groups. As with many lesser-known Unicode characters, U+1FDC remains shrouded in mystery and intrigue, with potential uses limited only by the creativity of those who discover and employ it. While not widely utilized in everyday digital text, it serves as a testament to the breadth and depth of the Unicode standard, which aims to encompass characters from all languages, scripts, and cultural symbols across the globe.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8156 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.