Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ẅ has the Unicode code point U+1E85. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1E85 to binary:
00011110 10000101
. 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 10111010 10000101
LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH DIAERESIS·U+1E85
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 BA 85 | 11100001 10111010 10000101 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1E 85 | 00011110 10000101 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 85 1E | 10000101 00011110 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1E 85 | 00000000 00000000 00011110 10000101 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 85 1E 00 00 | 10000101 00011110 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1E85 represents the "LATIN SMALL LETTER W WITH DIAERESIS" in typography. This character is primarily used in digital text to represent a modified form of the lowercase letter 'w', where it bears a diaeresis (or umlaut) mark above its base character. The diaeresis is typically represented by two small dots, one above each half of the letter 'w'. This specific diacritical mark has cultural and linguistic significance in certain languages, such as Swiss German dialects, where it indicates a distinct sound or pronunciation for the letter. It is essential to note that the usage of U+1E85 depends on the specific digital text encoding system being used; however, its primary role remains consistent across various systems. The accurate and precise use of this character contributes significantly to the clarity and intelligibility of text in the contexts where it is required. In summation, U+1E85 plays a vital role in digital typography by enabling the representation of unique phonetic distinctions in specific linguistic contexts, ensuring proper communication and understanding across different cultures and languages.
How to type the ẅ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7813 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.