Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ∾ has the Unicode code point U+223E. 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+223E to binary:
00100010 00111110. 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 10001000 10111110
INVERTED LAZY S·U+223E
∾
Character Information
Code Point
U+223E
HEX
223E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 88 BE | 11100010 10001000 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 3E | 00100010 00111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3E 22 | 00111110 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 3E | 00000000 00000000 00100010 00111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3E 22 00 00 | 00111110 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
∾
URI Encoded
%E2%88%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+223E, known as the Inverted Lazy S, holds a unique place within typography and digital text. Its primary function is to act as an interpunct, which is a punctuation mark used in certain specific contexts such as formal Latin texts or legal documents for separating words. Unlike other commonly used interpuncts like the period or comma, the Inverted Lazy S flips the familiar 'S' shape on its side to create a distinct visual identity. In terms of technical context, U+223E is often used in digital text processing and typesetting, where accurate representation and application of various symbols are crucial. The character can also be utilized in mathematical expressions and scientific notations, although its usage in these fields is relatively rare compared to other symbols like the plus or minus signs. The Inverted Lazy S's inclusion in Unicode underscores the comprehensive nature of the standard, which aims to encompass a vast array of characters from different scripts, languages and cultural backgrounds. However, despite its intriguing form, the Inverted Lazy S is not widely recognized or used outside of specialized contexts. Its presence in Unicode serves as a testament to the breadth and depth of typographical possibilities available for digital text expression.
How to type the ∾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8766 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.