Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0094. 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+0094 to binary:
10010100
. 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 10010100
<control>·U+0094
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | C2 94 | 11000010 10010100 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 94 | 00000000 10010100 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 94 00 | 10010100 00000000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 94 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10010100 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 94 00 00 00 | 10010100 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+0094, represented as "»", holds a significant role in digital text formatting as the Line Feed (LF) control character. In typography and programming, this character is crucial for line breaks, causing subsequent text to start at the beginning of the next line. Although modern software typically handles new lines automatically, it remains essential in certain applications such as telecommunications protocols where line feed characters separate data streams. Character U+0094 belongs to the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (U+00A0 - U+00FF), a versatile range of 256 characters essential for proper formatting and presentation of written content. This block was designed to extend the basic Latin character set, accommodating additional symbols like line feeds, pilcrows, en dashes, and others that enhance text readability and visual appeal across various applications. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, this character is a fundamental component of digital text processing systems, allowing for proper structuring and organization of data streams in both print and screen display contexts. It continues to play an essential role in creating well-formatted documents that promote clear communication and aesthetically pleasing visual experiences for readers.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0148 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.