Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ċ has the Unicode code point U+010A. 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+010A to binary:
00000001 00001010. 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:
11000100 10001010
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER C WITH DOT ABOVE·U+010A
Ċ
Character Information
Code Point
U+010A
HEX
010A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C4 8A | 11000100 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 0A | 00000001 00001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 0A 01 | 00001010 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 0A | 00000000 00000000 00000001 00001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 0A 01 00 00 | 00001010 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ċ
URI Encoded
%C4%8A
Description
The Latin Capital Letter C with Dot Above (U+010A) is a unique Unicode character that plays a significant role in typography and digital text, particularly in languages such as Czech and Slovak where it represents a specific consonant sound not found in other languages. This character is essential for maintaining linguistic integrity when translating documents between these languages and others. In addition to its use in linguistics, the Latin Capital Letter C with Dot Above also carries cultural significance. In some cultures, it serves as a symbol of identity or pride, much like other unique characters found in various alphabets around the world. It adds an element of diversity and richness to digital text, reflecting the cultural heritage of speakers of those languages. From a technical standpoint, the Latin Capital Letter C with Dot Above is part of the Unicode Standard, which ensures consistent encoding and display across different platforms and devices. This standardization simplifies digital content creation and development, fostering a more inclusive and globally connected digital environment by enabling the use of diverse character sets. The Latin Capital Letter C with Dot Above belongs to the Latin Extended-A Unicode block (U+0256 to U+02AF), which expands the capabilities of the Latin alphabet for various languages by providing an array of diacritical characters and accented letters, such as "Ā", "ā", "Ă", "ă", and more. These characters are designed to cater to the unique phonetic and orthographic needs of various languages that use Latin-based scripts. While this block is primarily used in European languages, it can also be utilized in other linguistic contexts where these diacritical marks are relevant.
How to type the Ċ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0266 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.