Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⍞ has the Unicode code point U+235E. 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+235E to binary:
00100011 01011110. 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 10011110
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUOTE QUAD·U+235E
⍞
Character Information
Code Point
U+235E
HEX
235E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8D 9E | 11100010 10001101 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 5E | 00100011 01011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5E 23 | 01011110 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 5E | 00000000 00000000 00100011 01011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5E 23 00 00 | 01011110 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⍞
URI Encoded
%E2%8D%9E
Description
U+235E is a typographical symbol known as the APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL QUOTE QUAD. This character is a vital component in digital text, particularly within mathematical and scientific realms, where it serves a functional purpose. It is primarily used to denote quotation in the context of APL (a programming language developed by the British polymath and mathematician Alfred P. Sloan), thereby differentiating between various levels of abstraction or function application. This symbol's significance transcends linguistic borders, as it is recognized across multiple platforms and software that support Unicode standards. Despite its specific role in APL programming, the usage of U+235E has expanded beyond these boundaries to serve broader mathematical and technical requirements. Its adoption exemplifies the versatility and adaptability inherent in Unicode. While U+235E holds cultural and technical significance, it does not possess any significant linguistic implications. The primary focus remains its functional utility within specific domains of digital communication, ensuring clarity and accuracy in mathematical and scientific expressions.
How to type the ⍞ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9054 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.