Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+008C. 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+008C to binary:
10001100. 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 10001100
<control>·U+008C
Character Information
Code Point
U+008C
HEX
008C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Control
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C2 8C | 11000010 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 8C | 00000000 10001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8C 00 | 10001100 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 8C | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8C 00 00 00 | 10001100 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Œ
URI Encoded
%C2%8C
Description
The character U+008C (codepoint 008C, char , code 140) is a crucial component of the Unicode standard, primarily serving as the "BACKSPACE" control character in digital text. This character plays an essential role in computer input and output operations, allowing users to navigate and manipulate their cursor within a line of text efficiently. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, it is worth noting that U+008C belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (678), which contains 256 characters ranging from 128 to 255. This block extends the basic Latin character set and is vital for proper formatting and presentation of written content, as it includes symbols like pilcrows (◊) and en dashes (–). The Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block is essential across various digital platforms, from professional documents to creative writing. Its characters contribute significantly to clear communication and an aesthetically pleasing visual experience for readers. The character U+008C specifically serves a vital function in facilitating user input and manipulation within digital text, making it indispensable in the realms of computer science, software development, and information technology.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0140 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.