Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character IJ has the Unicode code point U+0132. 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+0132 to binary:
00000001 00110010. 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 10110010
LATIN CAPITAL LIGATURE IJ·U+0132
IJ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0132
HEX
0132
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C4 B2 | 11000100 10110010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 01 32 | 00000001 00110010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 32 01 | 00110010 00000001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 01 32 | 00000000 00000000 00000001 00110010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 32 01 00 00 | 00110010 00000001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
IJ
URI Encoded
%C4%B2
Description
U+0132, the Latin Capital Ligature IJ, is a typographic character often employed in digital text to represent the two uppercase letters 'I' and 'J' as a single glyph. This ligature is typically used when the sequence "II" appears within a word or phrase. The primary purpose of using this ligature is to improve readability and maintain consistency in typesetting, particularly in Latin-based languages where the combination of these letters occurs frequently. In some fonts, the capital ligature IJ may appear slightly different from the individual uppercase letters 'I' and 'J', reflecting the unique design and aesthetic value associated with ligatures. The use of such typographic nuances can enhance the visual appeal and overall coherence of digital texts in various contexts, including professional documents, academic papers, and creative works. However, it is important to note that the adoption of this character may depend on the specific font being used, as not all typefaces support ligatures. The Latin Capital Ligature IJ showcases the rich history and versatility of typography in digital text, demonstrating how careful attention to detail can contribute to improved legibility and design harmony. By understanding and utilizing this and other typographic elements, designers and writers can create more engaging, professional, and aesthetically pleasing content across multiple platforms and languages.
How to type the IJ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0306 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.