Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ὶ has the Unicode code point U+1FDA. 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+1FDA to binary:
00011111 11011010. 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 10011010
GREEK CAPITAL LETTER IOTA WITH VARIA·U+1FDA
Ὶ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1FDA
HEX
1FDA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BF 9A | 11100001 10111111 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F DA | 00011111 11011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DA 1F | 11011010 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F DA | 00000000 00000000 00011111 11011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DA 1F 00 00 | 11011010 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ὶ
URI Encoded
%E1%BF%9A
Description
U+1FDA, the Greek Capital Letter Iota with Varia (Γ), is a unique character within the Unicode Standard, specifically designed to represent an alternative form of the uppercase Greek letter Iota. This character holds significance in digital text by providing users with a broader range of typographic options for expressing Greek words and phrases. U+1FDA is most commonly used in linguistic contexts where varying styles or historical variations of the Greek alphabet are necessary, such as in academic texts, language studies, or typeface design. The character also plays a critical role in technical contexts like Unicode encoding, ensuring that digital systems can accurately process and display text containing these unique forms of Greek letters. By providing this alternative representation, U+1FDA contributes to the richness and diversity of digital typography and the accurate transmission of information across languages and cultures.
How to type the Ὶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8154 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.