Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ë has the Unicode code point U+00EB. 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+00EB to binary:
11101011. 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 10101011
LATIN SMALL LETTER E WITH DIAERESIS·U+00EB
ë
Character Information
Code Point
U+00EB
HEX
00EB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C3 AB | 11000011 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 EB | 00000000 11101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EB 00 | 11101011 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 EB | 00000000 00000000 00000000 11101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EB 00 00 00 | 11101011 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ë
URI Encoded
%C3%AB
Description
U+00EB, also known as the Latin Small Letter E with Diaeresis, is a significant character within the Unicode Standard, playing a crucial role in digital text representation across various platforms. This character, represented by 'ë', is primarily found in several European languages such as French, German, Swedish, and Dutch, where it denotes a vowel sound typically pronounced like "eh." The diaeresis (or umlaut) mark above the 'e' signifies this distinct sound, setting it apart from other 'e' pronunciations. In the context of linguistics and cultural studies, U+00EB carries importance for accurately representing words and phrases in languages where it is utilized. From a technical standpoint, Unicode enables seamless text encoding across different platforms, making accurate representation of such characters vital in digital communication and globalization efforts. The inclusion of U+00EB in the Unicode Standard underscores its significance in preserving linguistic diversity and supporting multilingualism in the digital world. U+00EB belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block, a versatile collection of characters ranging from 128 to 255 that cater to various text formatting and typography needs. This block was designed to extend the basic Latin character set to accommodate additional symbols like en dashes and others, enhancing text document readability and overall appearance. These characters are essential 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 ë symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0235 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.