Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ö has the Unicode code point U+00D6. 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+00D6 to binary:
11010110. 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 10010110
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH DIAERESIS·U+00D6
Ö
Character Information
Code Point
U+00D6
HEX
00D6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 96 | 11000011 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 D6 | 00000000 11010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D6 00 | 11010110 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 D6 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D6 00 00 00 | 11010110 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ö
URI Encoded
%C3%96
Description
The Unicode character U+00D6, also known as the Latin Capital Letter O with Diaeresis (Ö), plays a crucial role in digital text, particularly in contexts where precise representation of sounds and meanings are essential. This character is commonly used in languages like German, Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, representing a distinct phoneme that sets it apart from both "O" and "Ö." The Diaeresis (two dots, ¨), a diacritical mark modifying the letter, alters its pronunciation, typically making it longer or more open. In cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts, U+00D6 serves as an indispensable tool for accurate transcription and translation across languages. Its usage is vital in fields such as literature, science, law, and technology, where maintaining linguistic integrity and clarity is paramount for efficient communication and understanding among speakers of different languages. The character's presence helps facilitate international cooperation and information exchange, contributing to a more unified global knowledge base. U+00D6 belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (128-255), which extends the basic Latin character set to accommodate additional symbols essential for proper text formatting and presentation. The character can be found in the Basic Multilingual Plane, housing most common characters, and is 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 Ö symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0214 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.