Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⋯ has the Unicode code point U+22EF. 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+22EF to binary:
00100010 11101111. 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 10001011 10101111
MIDLINE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSIS·U+22EF
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Character Information
Code Point
U+22EF
HEX
22EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8B AF | 11100010 10001011 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 22 EF | 00100010 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 22 | 11101111 00100010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 22 EF | 00000000 00000000 00100010 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 22 00 00 | 11101111 00100010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
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URI Encoded
%E2%8B%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+22EF, known as the Midline Horizontal Ellipsis, serves a crucial role in digital text formatting. Primarily used to separate distinct segments of content in mathematical notation or scientific writing, it provides a clear visual break without interrupting the vertical alignment of the text. This character is particularly valuable when displaying multiple rows or columns of data or equations, ensuring that readers can easily differentiate between different sections. Although it may not be commonly used in everyday digital communication, its specific application within specialized fields is vital for maintaining clarity and coherence in complex texts.
How to type the ⋯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8943 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.