Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⎬ has the Unicode code point U+23AC. 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+23AC to binary:
00100011 10101100. 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 10101100
RIGHT CURLY BRACKET MIDDLE PIECE·U+23AC
⎬
Character Information
Code Point
U+23AC
HEX
23AC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8E AC | 11100010 10001110 10101100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 AC | 00100011 10101100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AC 23 | 10101100 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 AC | 00000000 00000000 00100011 10101100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AC 23 00 00 | 10101100 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⎬
URI Encoded
%E2%8E%AC
Description
The Unicode character U+23AC, known as the Right Curly Bracket Middle Piece, serves a specialized function within typography and digital text. This particular glyph is utilized in a variety of applications, primarily within programming languages and mathematical notation systems. Its primary role is to act as a delimiter or separator within complex expressions, helping to clarify and organize the information presented. The character has found its way into various coding and scripting languages, including TeX, LaTeX, and other typesetting software. In these contexts, it assists in establishing hierarchical relationships between structures, such as defining nested mathematical operations or groupings of text. Although this character may not be as widely recognized as other typographical symbols, its importance lies in its precise functionality within these specialized digital environments.
How to type the ⎬ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9132 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.