Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Þ has the Unicode code point U+00DE. 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+00DE to binary:
11011110. 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 10011110
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER THORN·U+00DE
Þ
Character Information
Code Point
U+00DE
HEX
00DE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 9E | 11000011 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 DE | 00000000 11011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DE 00 | 11011110 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 DE | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DE 00 00 00 | 11011110 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Þ
URI Encoded
%C3%9E
Description
The Unicode character U+00DE, also known as the Latin Capital Letter Thorn (Thorntype), is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital texts to represent the letter "Þ" or "Þor" in various European languages. Its origins can be traced back to Old Icelandic and Old Norse alphabets, where it served as a distinct letter representing the voiceless dental fricative sound /θ/. In modern English typography, U+00DE is often employed for stylistic purposes or in specialized texts. For instance, it is commonly used to represent the Old English "Þ" or "ð". The character plays a significant role in digital text as it contributes to the preservation of accuracy and authenticity in texts from historical linguistic and cultural contexts, such as medieval studies and early Icelandic literature. U+00DE belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (U+0080 - U+00FF), which includes 256 characters serving various text formatting and typography purposes. The Latin-1 Supplement was designed to extend the basic Latin character set, accommodating additional symbols essential for proper formatting and presentation of written content. In terms of cultural significance, the use of U+00DE in digital texts helps maintain the richness and integrity of historical linguistics and early European literature, fostering an appreciation for these cultural and linguistic traditions in modern times.
How to type the Þ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0222 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.