Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏊ has the Unicode code point U+23CA. 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+23CA to binary:
00100011 11001010. 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 10001111 10001010
DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT UP AND HORIZONTAL·U+23CA
⏊
Character Information
Code Point
U+23CA
HEX
23CA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F 8A | 11100010 10001111 10001010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 CA | 00100011 11001010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CA 23 | 11001010 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 CA | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11001010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CA 23 00 00 | 11001010 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏊
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%8A
Description
The character U+23CA, known as the DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT UP AND HORIZONTAL, holds a significant position in digital typography and Unicode. This symbol is primarily used in dental terminology to denote the horizontal line or arch formed by the upper teeth in the human mouth. It is particularly vital in orthodontics, where it helps visualize the alignment and spacing of teeth during treatment planning. In dentistry, this icon assists in understanding the anatomy and functionality of the oral cavity and is widely used in educational materials, medical records, and clinical communication. The DENTISTRY SYMBOL LIGHT UP AND HORIZONTAL, being a part of Unicode, ensures its compatibility across various digital platforms and applications, enabling smooth information exchange among dental professionals worldwide.
How to type the ⏊ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9162 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.