Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ℒ has the Unicode code point U+2112. 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+2112 to binary:
00100001 00010010. 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 10010010
SCRIPT CAPITAL L·U+2112
ℒ
Character Information
Code Point
U+2112
HEX
2112
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Uppercase Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 84 92 | 11100010 10000100 10010010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 12 | 00100001 00010010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 12 21 | 00010010 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 12 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 00010010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 12 21 00 00 | 00010010 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ℒ
URI Encoded
%E2%84%92
Description
The Unicode character U+2112, known as the SCRIPT CAPITAL L, is a typographical element that holds significant importance in digital text. Its primary role is to represent an uppercase letter "L" in various styles of script capitalization. This character can be used in any language that employs the Latin script, making it a versatile and widely applicable element in typography. The SCRIPT CAPITAL L offers flexibility for designers and writers by allowing them to customize their text with different script styles while maintaining consistent capitalization rules. This character is commonly employed in digital media, such as website design, graphic design, and typesetting, where the use of distinctive typography can enhance visual appeal or convey specific moods or messages. Although this character may not have a unique cultural or linguistic significance, it serves an essential function in facilitating diverse textual presentations within the constraints of capitalization conventions. In sum, the Unicode character U+2112, or SCRIPT CAPITAL L, is a vital tool for digital typography, enabling users to create visually appealing and consistent texts across various styles and languages.
How to type the ℒ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8466 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.