Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ṩ has the Unicode code point U+1E68. 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+1E68 to binary:
00011110 01101000. 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 10111001 10101000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S WITH DOT BELOW AND DOT ABOVE·U+1E68
Ṩ
Character Information
Code Point
U+1E68
HEX
1E68
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 B9 A8 | 11100001 10111001 10101000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 1E 68 | 00011110 01101000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 68 1E | 01101000 00011110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1E 68 | 00000000 00000000 00011110 01101000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 68 1E 00 00 | 01101000 00011110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ṩ
URI Encoded
%E1%B9%A8
Description
U+1E68, Latin Capital Letter S with Dot Below and Dot Above, is a unique Unicode character that plays a significant role in digital typography and communication. This typographic element is primarily used in various scripts, particularly those of European languages, where it serves to provide a distinct visual appearance and express specific phonetic nuances. The inclusion of the dot below and above the letter 'S' helps differentiate this character from other similar letters within these scripts, ensuring accurate representation of intended meanings and avoiding potential miscommunication. The usage of U+1E68 is generally confined to specialized contexts, such as in linguistics, typeface design, or when working with specific alphabets that require it for correct phonetic transcription. Its cultural, linguistic, and technical significance lies in the versatility and adaptability of the Unicode system, which allows for a diverse range of characters to be utilized, enriching digital communication and preserving linguistic diversity across various platforms.
How to type the Ṩ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7784 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.