Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⎯ has the Unicode code point U+23AF. 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+23AF to binary:
00100011 10101111. 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 10101111
HORIZONTAL LINE EXTENSION·U+23AF
⎯
Character Information
Code Point
U+23AF
HEX
23AF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8E AF | 11100010 10001110 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 AF | 00100011 10101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AF 23 | 10101111 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 AF | 00000000 00000000 00100011 10101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AF 23 00 00 | 10101111 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⎯
URI Encoded
%E2%8E%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+23AF represents the Horizontal Line Extension (HLE). This symbol is primarily used in typography and digital text to visually indicate an extension of a horizontal line. Its main function is to connect two or more lines of text or design elements, creating a smooth flow and continuity in the layout. In some cases, it can be employed as a decorative element to enhance the overall aesthetics of the design. The Horizontal Line Extension finds its application across various digital platforms such as websites, documents, and graphic designs. Although it does not have any specific cultural or linguistic context, it plays a crucial role in typography by assisting designers and content creators in achieving visually appealing and cohesive layouts.
How to type the ⎯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9135 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.