Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ộ has the Unicode code point U+1ED8. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 16 bits within the final 24 bits and that it will have the format:1110xxxx 10xxxxxx 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+1ED8 to binary:
00011110 11011000. 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:
11100001 10111011 10011000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER O WITH CIRCUMFLEX AND DOT BELOW·U+1ED8
Ộ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1ED8
HEX
1ED8
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 BB 98 | 11100001 10111011 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1E D8 | 00011110 11011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D8 1E | 11011000 00011110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1E D8 | 00000000 00000000 00011110 11011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D8 1E 00 00 | 11011000 00011110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ộ
URI Encoded
%E1%BB%98
Description
The Unicode character U+1ED8 is known as the "Latin Capital Letter O with Circumflex and Dot Below". It is a letter used in typography that combines three different diacritical marks - a circumflex (^), a dot below (˘), and a capital letter 'O'. This particular character is not commonly found in English or other widely spoken languages, but it plays an essential role in typographical design and digital text where diverse scripts are required. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, U+1ED8 holds significant importance in the context of programming and computer science as part of Unicode standards. Unicode is a computing industry standard for representing characters from virtually all written languages. It provides a unique number (code point) for every character, regardless of platform, program, or language. Therefore, characters like U+1ED8 are vital in ensuring the correct display and interpretation of text across different devices and platforms. The use of U+1ED8 extends beyond programming to digital design and typography where it can be used to create custom fonts and designs that cater to specific cultural or artistic needs. Its presence in Unicode ensures that these unique characters are preserved and recognized universally, promoting diversity in digital text representation. In conclusion, U+1ED8 "Latin Capital Letter O with Circumflex and Dot Below" is a special character in the realm of typography and digital text representation. Its presence in Unicode ensures diverse scripting needs are met while also playing an important role in programming and computer science where it contributes to correct interpretation and display of text across different platforms and devices.
How to type the Ộ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7896 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.