Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⿼ has the Unicode code point U+2FFC. 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+2FFC to binary:
00101111 11111100. 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:
11100010 10111111 10111100
IDEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION CHARACTER SURROUND FROM RIGHT·U+2FFC
⿼
Character Information
Code Point
U+2FFC
HEX
2FFC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 BF BC | 11100010 10111111 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2F FC | 00101111 11111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FC 2F | 11111100 00101111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2F FC | 00000000 00000000 00101111 11111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FC 2F 00 00 | 11111100 00101111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⿼
URI Encoded
%E2%BF%BC
Description
U+2FFC, the IDEOGRAPHIC DESCRIPTION CHARACTER SURROUND FROM RIGHT, is a Unicode character primarily used in digital text for the purpose of providing guidance in typesetting and typography. This character assists with the accurate representation of vertical writing systems by specifying that subsequent characters should be displayed from right to left. It is particularly useful in the context of Japanese typography, where horizontal lines of text can consist of multiple columns read from top to bottom and right to left. By using U+2FFC, typesetters and designers can ensure that the correct order of characters is maintained when converting traditional manuscripts into digital format or for display purposes. This character reflects the importance of preserving cultural nuances in typography and contributes to maintaining the integrity of vertical writing systems in a digital world.
How to type the ⿼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 12284 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.