Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ¶ has the Unicode code point U+00B6. 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+00B6 to binary:
10110110. 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 10110110
PILCROW SIGN·U+00B6
¶
Character Information
Code Point
U+00B6
HEX
00B6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C2 B6 | 11000010 10110110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 00 B6 | 00000000 10110110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B6 00 | 10110110 00000000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 00 B6 | 00000000 00000000 00000000 10110110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B6 00 00 00 | 10110110 00000000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
¶
URI Encoded
%C2%B6
Description
The Unicode character U+00B6, also known as the Pilcrow Sign (¶), plays a crucial role in digital text formatting by visually indicating the start of a new paragraph. This symbol has roots tracing back to ancient manuscripts, where it was used to separate sections. In today's digital landscape, the Pilcrow Sign remains relevant for writers and editors seeking to differentiate between various paragraphs within a text. The Pilcrow Sign is part of the Latin-1 Supplement Unicode block (U+0080 - U+00FF), which contains 256 characters serving diverse typography purposes. Its placement in this range enables its usage across a wide spectrum of applications, from professional documents to creative writing, ensuring clear communication and enhancing visual appeal for readers. The Pilcrow Sign contributes significantly to readability and organization within texts, making it an indispensable character within Unicode. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, its usage reflects the importance placed on proper text formatting in both written and digital communication.
How to type the ¶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0182 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.