Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character À has the Unicode code point U+00C0. 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+00C0 to binary:
11000000. 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:
11000011 10000000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A WITH GRAVE·U+00C0
À
Character Information
Code Point
U+00C0
HEX
00C0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 80 | 11000011 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 C0 | 00000000 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 00 | 11000000 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 C0 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 00 00 00 | 11000000 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
À
URI Encoded
%C3%80
Description
The Latin Capital Letter A with Grave (Unicode character U+00C0, codepoint 00C0, represented as 'À'), is a significant figure in the realm of digital text, particularly within programming languages and markup languages like HTML and XML. This Unicode character belongs to a broader set of characters known as diacritic marks, which are crucial for indicating pronunciation or phonetic distinctions in various languages, primarily Romance languages such as French, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. In these contexts, the Latin Capital Letter A with Grave (À) is used to represent a unique sound distinct from the standard "A" due to its diacritical mark, which alters the pronunciation. Although the grave accent does not significantly impact text readability in most languages, it remains an essential tool for accurate representation of pronunciation and phonetic distinctions. The Latin Capital Letter A with Grave (À) resides in the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (Unicode range: 128 to 255), a versatile collection of characters designed to extend the basic Latin character set. This range includes essential symbols for proper formatting and presentation of written content, such as pilcrows, en dashes, and other symbols. Understanding and correctly using this Unicode character contribute to clear communication and prevent misunderstandings across different cultures and languages. The Latin-1 Supplement block was intentionally designed to accommodate these additional symbols, thereby enhancing the readability and overall appearance of text documents. Its characters can be utilized across a wide range of applications, from professional documents to creative writing, ensuring clear communication and an aesthetically pleasing visual experience for readers.
How to type the À symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0192 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.