Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ș has the Unicode code point U+0218. 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+0218 to binary:
00000010 00011000. 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:
11001000 10011000
LATIN CAPITAL LETTER S WITH COMMA BELOW·U+0218
Ș
Character Information
Code Point
U+0218
HEX
0218
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C8 98 | 11001000 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 18 | 00000010 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 02 | 00011000 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 18 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 02 00 00 | 00011000 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ș
URI Encoded
%C8%98
Description
U+0218, the Latin Capital Letter S with Comma Below, is a unique Unicode character that holds significant importance in typography and digital text. It serves as a symbol of distinction in various contexts, primarily within linguistic or cultural expressions where it may represent a specific sound or meaning. This letter is often used in shorthand writing systems and coded communications to convey unique messages with a compact representation. In some instances, it has been adopted for artistic purposes, showcasing the versatility of typography and the rich history behind various scripts. The Latin Capital Letter S with Comma Below exemplifies the intricate nature of Unicode characters and their ability to transcend cultural barriers while providing valuable insights into human communication.
How to type the Ș symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0536 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.