Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⅂ has the Unicode code point U+2142. 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+2142 to binary:
00100001 01000010. 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 10000101 10000010
TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L·U+2142
⅂
Character Information
Code Point
U+2142
HEX
2142
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 85 82 | 11100010 10000101 10000010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 21 42 | 00100001 01000010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 42 21 | 01000010 00100001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 21 42 | 00000000 00000000 00100001 01000010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 42 21 00 00 | 01000010 00100001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⅂
URI Encoded
%E2%85%82
Description
The character U+2142, known as the TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L, is a lesser-known Unicode symbol that holds a significant role in digital typography. It is used to represent an uppercase "L" with a unique sans-serif design, which deviates from the standard capital letter "L". The TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L (U+2142) can be found in various text formats and digital applications where typographic variation is desired. Although its usage is not widespread, it can be employed for aesthetic reasons or to maintain consistency within a specific design system. This specialized character does not have any notable cultural, linguistic, or technical context, as it primarily serves as a visual element rather than a functional symbol in written languages or programming. In digital text, the TURNED SANS-SERIF CAPITAL L (U+2142) can be utilized to convey a specific design language or to differentiate text elements in a creative manner.
How to type the ⅂ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8514 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.