Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⎁ has the Unicode code point U+2381. 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+2381 to binary:
00100011 10000001. 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 10001110 10000001
CONTINUOUS UNDERLINE SYMBOL·U+2381
⎁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2381
HEX
2381
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8E 81 | 11100010 10001110 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 81 | 00100011 10000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 81 23 | 10000001 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 81 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 10000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 81 23 00 00 | 10000001 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⎁
URI Encoded
%E2%8E%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2381, known as the Continuous Underline Symbol, holds a significant role in digital typography. It is often employed to denote an uninterrupted underline that spans across multiple lines of text, providing a consistent visual cue for the reader. This symbol is particularly valuable in instances where cohesion and uniformity are crucial, such as legal documents, technical manuals, or other formal contexts. Its use can facilitate easier navigation and comprehension, serving as a marker for hyperlinks or index entries within lengthy texts. Despite its relatively niche application, the Continuous Underline Symbol plays an important part in enhancing the legibility and accessibility of digital content across various platforms and devices, demonstrating the importance of thorough typographic design considerations even in seemingly minor details.
How to type the ⎁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9089 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.