Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ë has the Unicode code point U+00CB. 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+00CB to binary:
11001011. 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 10001011
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER E WITH DIAERESIS·U+00CB
Ë
Character Information
Code Point
U+00CB
HEX
00CB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 8B | 11000011 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 CB | 00000000 11001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CB 00 | 11001011 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 CB | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CB 00 00 00 | 11001011 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ë
URI Encoded
%C3%8B
Description
The Unicode character U+00CB, represented as "LATIN CAPITAL LETTER E WITH DIAERESIS" (or "E with diaeresis"), is a crucial component of the Latin script used in various alphabetic writing systems. In digital text, it plays an essential role in denoting a long vowel sound or specific pronunciation. For instance, in German and Swiss German, E with diaeresis represents the sound /ə/. Similarly, in Icelandic, it signifies /ɛː/. This character's accuracy is significant in linguistic and cultural contexts where precise phonetic features are vital for clear communication. It is also indispensable in technical fields like computer science, programming, and digital text editing to preserve original language integrity and prevent misinterpretation. U+00CB belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (128-255), which extends the basic Latin character set to accommodate additional symbols essential for proper formatting and presentation of written content. This character is widely utilized across various applications, ensuring clear communication and an aesthetically pleasing visual experience for readers.
How to type the Ë symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0203 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.