Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ĺ has the Unicode code point U+0139. 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+0139 to binary:
00000001 00111001. 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 10111001
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH ACUTE·U+0139
Ĺ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0139
HEX
0139
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C4 B9 | 11000100 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 39 | 00000001 00111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 39 01 | 00111001 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 39 | 00000000 00000000 00000001 00111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 39 01 00 00 | 00111001 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ĺ
URI Encoded
%C4%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+0139, LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH ACUTE, plays a significant role in digital text, specifically in typography and linguistics. This character is used to represent the Latin letter "L" with an acute accent, which denotes a slightly higher pitch or tone in pronunciation. Typically, it is employed in languages that utilize the Latin script, such as Catalan, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. While its usage may seem minor, it is essential for accurate language representation and clear communication. The LATIN CAPITAL LETTER L WITH ACUTE allows for a more precise expression of distinct sounds and nuances in these languages. In a world increasingly reliant on digital communication, the importance of such characters cannot be overstated. They ensure that the subtleties of language are preserved and understood across various platforms and devices.
How to type the Ĺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0313 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.