Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+17FF. 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+17FF to binary:
00010111 11111111. 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:
11100001 10011111 10111111
CHARACTER 17FF·U+17FF
Character Information
Code Point
U+17FF
HEX
17FF
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Multilingual Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9F BF | 11100001 10011111 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 17 FF | 00010111 11111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FF 17 | 11111111 00010111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 17 FF | 00000000 00000000 00010111 11111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FF 17 00 00 | 11111111 00010111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
៿
URI Encoded
%E1%9F%BF
Description
U+17FF, also known as the "Vertical Half-Width KataKana T," is a unique character in Unicode typography. This specific code point represents a vertical half-width kana character used predominantly in digital text, particularly in Japanese typography and layout. Its typical usage is to aid in the representation of phonetics and grammar within the Japanese language, where it serves as an essential component for accurate communication. In a technical context, U+17FF allows for the correct rendering and display of vertical half-width kana characters in digital environments such as websites, documents, and applications, ensuring consistency across devices and platforms. While this character may not be widely known or utilized outside of specific linguistic circles, it plays an important role in maintaining the integrity and legibility of digital text within its specialized field.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6143 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.