Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⍣ has the Unicode code point U+2363. 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+2363 to binary:
00100011 01100011. 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 10100011
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL STAR DIAERESIS·U+2363
⍣
Character Information
Code Point
U+2363
HEX
2363
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8D A3 | 11100010 10001101 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 63 | 00100011 01100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 63 23 | 01100011 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 63 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 01100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 63 23 00 00 | 01100011 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⍣
URI Encoded
%E2%8D%A3
Description
U+2363, known as the APL Functional Symbol Star Diacritic, is a specialized typographical character primarily used within the domain of applied mathematics and computer programming. It represents a mathematical operator or function, often utilized in the field of Algorithmic Language Programming (APL). This character stands out for its unique appearance, which is a combination of an asterisk (*) with a diaeresis or umlaut accent (¨), giving it a distinct visual identity. The APL Functional Symbol Star Diacritic serves a crucial role in digital text by enabling clear and concise representation of complex mathematical operations, particularly those employed in the APL language. Its significance is further underscored by its application in various technical contexts, where it helps to differentiate between similar symbols and prevent misinterpretation. Overall, U+2363 is a vital component of digital text within specific domains, reflecting its critical role in clear communication and understanding within the mathematical and programming communities.
How to type the ⍣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9059 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.