Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0082. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080
to0x07ff
.
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 thex
are 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+0082 to binary:
10000010
. 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:
11000010 10000010
<control>·U+0082
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | C2 82 | 11000010 10000010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 82 | 00000000 10000010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 82 00 | 10000010 00000000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 82 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10000010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 82 00 00 00 | 10000010 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+0082 (CHARACTER 0082), represented as '' (C2 hexadecimal) in the Basic Multilingual Plane (range: 0-65535), is a significant entity within typography and digital text contexts. Its primary function lies in directing text alignment shifts, serving as a line feed or newline control character in various word processing applications and markup languages. This characteristic is crucial for maintaining consistency and legibility in digital documents, enabling users to format text effortlessly. Though its linguistic relevance is limited due to its technical role, CHARACTER 0082 plays an indispensable part in typography by ensuring proper flow of information across diverse platforms and devices. It belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (range: 128-255), a collection of characters that cater to text formatting needs, enhancing readability and visual appeal in various written content, from professional documents to creative writing. For instance, CHARACTER 0082 is utilized to indicate line breaks within text, thereby promoting clarity and structure. Its role in digital communication systems underscores its importance as a technical character, even if it does not hold significant cultural or linguistic significance in traditional contexts.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0130 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.