Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⎹ has the Unicode code point U+23B9. 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+23B9 to binary:
00100011 10111001. 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 10111001
RIGHT VERTICAL BOX LINE·U+23B9
⎹
Character Information
Code Point
U+23B9
HEX
23B9
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8E B9 | 11100010 10001110 10111001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 B9 | 00100011 10111001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B9 23 | 10111001 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 B9 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 10111001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B9 23 00 00 | 10111001 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⎹
URI Encoded
%E2%8E%B9
Description
The Unicode character U+23B9, known as the Right Vertical Box Line, serves a specific function within typography and digital text formatting. This character is used to create a vertical line that aligns with other text elements, such as paragraphs or columns, allowing for better organization and visual structure in documents. The use of U+23B9 can be particularly beneficial in layout design, where precise alignment and spacing are crucial. In the context of Unicode, U+23B9 represents a symbol that is less commonly used but essential for certain typography tasks and formatting requirements. Its primary purpose lies in assisting with layout and visual clarity rather than conveying any specific cultural or linguistic meaning.
How to type the ⎹ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9145 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.