Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ℬ has the Unicode code point U+212C. 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+212C to binary:
00100001 00101100. 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:
11100010 10000100 10101100
SCRIPT CAPITAL B·U+212C
ℬ
Character Information
Code Point
U+212C
HEX
212C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 84 AC | 11100010 10000100 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 2C | 00100001 00101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2C 21 | 00101100 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 2C | 00000000 00000000 00100001 00101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2C 21 00 00 | 00101100 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ℬ
URI Encoded
%E2%84%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+212C, known as the SCRIPT CAPITAL B, primarily serves a role in typography for digital text. It is commonly used to represent uppercase cursive letters in various scripts and typefaces, including those used in calligraphy and handwriting simulation. This character allows designers and content creators to maintain consistency in stylistic elements while incorporating more artistic or informal typesetting within their work. U+212C has gained importance in digital communication as it provides a means of expressing the nuances of cursive writing, which may not be adequately represented by traditional block letters. This character is particularly useful for those interested in cultural and linguistic contexts that value the aesthetic qualities of cursive script, such as calligraphy enthusiasts or designers working on projects with a focus on artistic expression.
How to type the ℬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8492 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.