Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⦚ has the Unicode code point U+299A. 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+299A to binary:
00101001 10011010. 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 10100110 10011010
VERTICAL ZIGZAG LINE·U+299A
⦚
Character Information
Code Point
U+299A
HEX
299A
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A6 9A | 11100010 10100110 10011010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 9A | 00101001 10011010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 9A 29 | 10011010 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 9A | 00000000 00000000 00101001 10011010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 9A 29 00 00 | 10011010 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⦚
URI Encoded
%E2%A6%9A
Description
The Unicode character U+299A, known as the Vertical Zigzag Line, is a typographic symbol that plays a significant role in digital text, particularly in East Asian languages and layout design. This character is mainly used to separate paragraphs or sections of text in documents formatted according to traditional typographical rules. In some cases, it also serves as an indicator for line breaks in specific script styles, such as those found in Chinese and Japanese writing systems. Despite its relatively niche usage, the Vertical Zigzag Line remains a vital component in maintaining the integrity and readability of text content across diverse cultural contexts. With a focus on accuracy and functionality, this character contributes to a more cohesive and well-structured presentation of digital text.
How to type the ⦚ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10650 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.