Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ־ has the Unicode code point U+05BE. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+05BE to binary:
00000101 10111110. 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:
11010110 10111110
HEBREW PUNCTUATION MAQAF·U+05BE
־
Character Information
Code Point
U+05BE
HEX
05BE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Dash Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | D6 BE | 11010110 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 05 BE | 00000101 10111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BE 05 | 10111110 00000101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 05 BE | 00000000 00000000 00000101 10111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BE 05 00 00 | 10111110 00000101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
־
URI Encoded
%D6%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+05BE represents the HEBREW PUNCTUATION MAQAF (המקף) in digital text. This punctuation mark serves a crucial role in Hebrew typography, functioning similarly to a period or full stop in English. In Hebrew, it is used at the end of a sentence or clause to indicate completion and to separate it from the following text. The Maqaf also helps readers identify the boundaries of sentences and improve readability. The HEBREW PUNCTUATION MAQAF holds cultural significance in Jewish tradition as an essential component of Hebrew writing, dating back to the development of printed Hebrew texts during the 15th century. The Maqaf's design features a simple dot above the baseline, with no variation across different fonts or typefaces. In linguistic terms, the Maqaf is crucial for maintaining clarity and consistency in written Hebrew. Its usage adheres to specific rules, such as its placement immediately following the final letter of a word or phrase. These rules contribute to the fluency and comprehensibility of Hebrew texts, facilitating accurate communication and understanding among native speakers. The HEBREW PUNCTUATION MAQAF is an essential element in digital typography, ensuring that electronic documents, websites, and software maintain the integrity of traditional Hebrew text formatting. As a result, it plays a vital role in preserving cultural identity and maintaining the accessibility of Hebrew texts for both native speakers and learners worldwide.
How to type the ־ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 1470 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.