Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᵶ has the Unicode code point U+1D76. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1D76 to binary:
00011101 01110110
. 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 10110101 10110110
LATIN SMALL LETTER Z WITH MIDDLE TILDE·U+1D76
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 B5 B6 | 11100001 10110101 10110110 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1D 76 | 00011101 01110110 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 76 1D | 01110110 00011101 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1D 76 | 00000000 00000000 00011101 01110110 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 76 1D 00 00 | 01110110 00011101 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+1D76, known as the Latin Small Letter Z with Middle Tilde, is a unique typographical character in the Unicode system. In digital text, it serves to represent a specific letter variation within certain languages or scripts, particularly those influenced by or derived from the Latin alphabet. This character possesses a distinctive feature: the middle tilde, which visually separates it from other lowercase Zs commonly found in English and many other languages. The Latin Small Letter Z with Middle Tilde holds significance in linguistic contexts, as it is utilized to represent specific phonetic or orthographic distinctions within certain dialects or regional variations of a language. Although its usage may be limited to particular languages or niche communities, this character remains essential for maintaining accurate and clear communication. From a technical standpoint, the Latin Small Letter Z with Middle Tilde is part of the Unicode Standard, which aims to provide a consistent encoding system for digital text worldwide. By adhering to these standards, software developers and designers can ensure that characters like U+1D76 are properly displayed across various platforms and devices, thereby facilitating effective communication and collaboration in global contexts.
How to type the ᵶ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7542 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.