Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ɀ has the Unicode code point U+0240. 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+0240 to binary:
00000010 01000000. 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:
11001001 10000000
LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH SWASH TAIL·U+0240
ɀ
Character Information
Code Point
U+0240
HEX
0240
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Lowercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | C9 80 | 11001001 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 40 | 00000010 01000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 40 02 | 01000000 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 40 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 01000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 40 02 00 00 | 01000000 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ɀ
URI Encoded
%C9%80
Description
U+0240, the Latin Small Letter Z with Swash Tail, is a typographic character that plays a unique role in digital text representation. This Unicode character is part of the Latino-1 Supplement block and stands out due to its distinctive design featuring a flamboyant swash tail on the lowercase letter 'z'. Its typical usage can be found in various applications, including typography for creative works, such as logos, branding materials, or print media. The Latin Small Letter Z with Swash Tail is not limited to any specific language, but rather serves an aesthetic purpose, adding a touch of flair and elegance to the text. Its usage reflects the broader trend in typography where designers are seeking more expressive and artistic characters to enhance the visual appeal of their work while still maintaining readability.
How to type the ɀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0576 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.