Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᾪ has the Unicode code point U+1FAA. 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+1FAA to binary:
00011111 10101010. 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 10111110 10101010
GREEK CAPITAL LETTER OMEGA WITH PSILI AND VARIA AND PROSGEGRAMMENI·U+1FAA
ᾪ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1FAA
HEX
1FAA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Titlecase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BE AA | 11100001 10111110 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F AA | 00011111 10101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AA 1F | 10101010 00011111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F AA | 00000000 00000000 00011111 10101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AA 1F 00 00 | 10101010 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᾪ
URI Encoded
%E1%BE%AA
Description
U+1FAA, or GREEK CAPITAL LETTER OMEGA WITH PSILI AND VARIA AND PROSGEGRAMMENI, is a specialized Unicode character that holds significant importance in digital text, particularly within the fields of typography and linguistics. This character represents a modified form of the Greek capital letter Omega (uppercase Ω), an essential letter in the Greek alphabet. The addition of the psili, varia, and prosgegrammeni diacritics to the base character conveys specific nuances or emphasis in text where the standard Omega may not be sufficient. The use of this character is primarily observed in academic and scholarly works that deal with ancient Greek language, literature, and culture. By employing U+1FAA, scholars can accurately represent the intended meaning and context of a particular word or phrase without ambiguity. In digital text, such as electronic books, articles, or research papers, this character helps maintain the integrity of the original source material by preserving historical accuracy and clarity. In addition to its usage in linguistic contexts, U+1FAA can also be utilized for typographic purposes, such as creating unique and distinctive designs or visual elements in digital media projects, including websites, app interfaces, and graphic design works. By incorporating this character into their work, designers can showcase their understanding of cultural and historical significance while adding visual interest to their creations. Overall, U+1FAA serves as an essential tool for preserving and displaying the richness and depth of the ancient Greek language and culture in digital text. Its accurate representation of the modified capital Omega with psili, varia, and prosgegrammeni diacritics allows scholars, linguists, and typographers to maintain historical accuracy and convey complex ideas effectively in their work.
How to type the ᾪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8106 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.