Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⍫ has the Unicode code point U+236B. 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+236B to binary:
00100011 01101011. 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 10001101 10101011
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL DEL TILDE·U+236B
⍫
Character Information
Code Point
U+236B
HEX
236B
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8D AB | 11100010 10001101 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 6B | 00100011 01101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 6B 23 | 01101011 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 6B | 00000000 00000000 00100011 01101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 6B 23 00 00 | 01101011 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⍫
URI Encoded
%E2%8D%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+236B is known as the APL Functional Symbol Del Tilde. It is used primarily in the field of typography and digital text representation. Its role in digital text is that of a symbol used in APL (a programming language developed by Charles H. Laurence, an English mathematician and logician). This character is often employed within mathematical expressions or computational formulae due to its inherent ability to represent different types of operations. In terms of its cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts, the APL Functional Symbol Del Tilde holds significance in areas where APL programming language is used. Although it may not be universally recognized across all cultures or languages, within the niche community of APL programmers and mathematicians, this character carries substantial importance. The symbol has been included in Unicode (a computing industry standard) to facilitate a broader use and understanding of the APL language worldwide. The APL Functional Symbol Del Tilde is not merely an abstract character; it serves as a functional element within digital text, representing a specific operation or function. It helps programmers write compact and efficient code, making it integral in certain technical contexts. Its presence in Unicode underscores the global influence of programming languages and their associated symbols in today's technologically advanced world.
How to type the ⍫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9067 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.