Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ã has the Unicode code point U+00E3. 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+00E3 to binary:
11100011. 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 10100011
LATIN SMALL LETTER A WITH TILDE·U+00E3
ã
Character Information
Code Point
U+00E3
HEX
00E3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 A3 | 11000011 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 E3 | 00000000 11100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E3 00 | 11100011 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 E3 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E3 00 00 00 | 11100011 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ã
URI Encoded
%C3%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+00E3, also known as "á", is a significant component of the Latin script used in various languages such as Spanish, Portuguese, and several other Romance languages. In digital text, this character serves to signify the accentuation of the letter "a" with a tilde (~) above it, which typically denotes a stressed syllable or an altered sound. This accentuation is crucial for clarity in written communication, as it helps convey nuances in pronunciation that may not be apparent from context alone. As part of the Unicode Standard, U+00E3 ensures consistent representation across different platforms and devices, facilitating seamless exchange and understanding of text among speakers of languages using this character. This consistency is particularly important in global communication, where the use of standardized characters can bridge language barriers and foster a greater sense of cultural inclusivity. U+00E3 belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (128-255), which is a versatile collection of 256 characters that serve various text formatting and typography purposes. This block, designed to extend the basic Latin character set, includes symbols like pilcrows, en dashes, and others, essential for proper formatting and presentation of written content across different applications, from professional documents to creative writing. In summary, U+00E3 plays a vital role in digital text by representing the accentuated form of the letter "a" with a tilde, aiding clarity and accuracy in communication. As part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block, this character contributes to the overall readability and visual appeal of text documents across different languages and contexts.
How to type the ã symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0227 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.