Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+008A. 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+008A to binary:
10001010. 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 10001010
<control>·U+008A
Character Information
Code Point
U+008A
HEX
008A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C2 8A | 11000010 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 8A | 00000000 10001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8A 00 | 10001010 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 8A | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8A 00 00 00 | 10001010 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Š
URI Encoded
%C2%8A
Description
The character U+008A (codepoint 008A, char: , code: 138) is a control character in the Unicode standard, primarily used for deleting or overwriting the preceding character during data entry in digital text and computing systems. Known as "Backspace," this character does not correspond to the physical backspace key on modern computer keyboards but plays a crucial role in managing input and editing text within digital environments. This control character can be found in the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (id: 678), which consists of characters ranging from 128 to 255. This block extends the basic Latin character set, accommodating additional symbols like pilcrows (◊) and en dashes (–) that are vital for proper text formatting and presentation. The Backspace character is utilized in various applications such as word processors, command-line interfaces, and programming languages to manipulate textual content effectively. The usage of the Backspace character transcends cultural boundaries due to its widespread application within digital systems. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures clear communication and visually appealing documents across different contexts, whether they are professional or creative.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0138 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.