Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+008B. 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+008B to binary:
10001011. 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 10001011
<control>·U+008B
Character Information
Code Point
U+008B
HEX
008B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C2 8B | 11000010 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 8B | 00000000 10001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8B 00 | 10001011 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 8B | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8B 00 00 00 | 10001011 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
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URI Encoded
%C2%8B
Description
The character U+008B, also known as the Next Line (NL) control character (code 139, char ), is a significant entity within the Unicode Standard. Primarily used in digital text, it initiates line wrapping or skips over a form-fed line, such as those seen in teletype and telecommunication systems. Although not frequently utilized in modern text processing due to advancements in word processing software, this character holds historical importance for its role in the early days of computing and telecommunication technology. The Next Line control character was part of the original ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) table, setting the foundation for modern text encoding standards like Unicode. U+008B belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement block (codepoint 008B), a versatile collection of characters (ranging from 128 to 255) serving various text formatting and typography purposes. This block was designed to extend the basic Latin character set, accommodating additional symbols like en dashes, pilcrows, and others that contribute to the proper formatting and presentation of written content. The Latin-1 Supplement block can be utilized across a wide range of applications, ensuring clear communication and an aesthetically pleasing visual experience for readers. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the Next Line control character is a testament to the evolution of text encoding standards and the early days of computing technology. Its utilization in telecommunication systems reflects the role these systems played in shaping global communication networks during their emergence.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0139 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.