Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0A7F. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+0A7F to binary:
00001010 01111111
. 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:
11100000 10101001 10111111
CHARACTER 0A7F·U+0A7F
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 A9 BF | 11100000 10101001 10111111 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 0A 7F | 00001010 01111111 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 7F 0A | 01111111 00001010 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0A 7F | 00000000 00000000 00001010 01111111 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 7F 0A 00 00 | 01111111 00001010 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+0A7F is a unique character code in the Unicode Standard, representing the character "CHARACTER 0A7F." This character does not belong to any specific writing system or language, but it plays a crucial role in digital text processing and computer programming. Its typical usage involves serving as a control character for test purposes, allowing developers to detect issues with encoding or decoding processes. In this context, CHARACTER 0A7F can be used as an error-catching mechanism, helping identify potential problems during software development or data transmission. While it may not have a direct cultural or linguistic significance, its application in ensuring the accuracy and reliability of digital text makes it an essential tool for typography experts and computer programmers alike.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 2687 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.