Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᛭ has the Unicode code point U+16ED. 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+16ED to binary:
00010110 11101101. 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 10011011 10101101
RUNIC CROSS PUNCTUATION·U+16ED
᛭
Character Information
Code Point
U+16ED
HEX
16ED
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9B AD | 11100001 10011011 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 ED | 00010110 11101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | ED 16 | 11101101 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 ED | 00000000 00000000 00010110 11101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | ED 16 00 00 | 11101101 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᛭
URI Encoded
%E1%9B%AD
Description
The character U+16ED, known as the "Runic Cross Punctuation," holds a unique position within the realm of typography and Unicode. This specialized glyph is primarily used in digital text to represent the runic cross, an ancient symbol that originated from Norse mythology. In the context of cultural and linguistic significance, it serves as a crucial element in Runic alphabets, particularly in Old Norse inscriptions. Although its usage is not common in everyday digital communication, its inclusion in Unicode allows for broader accessibility and appreciation of historical scripts and artifacts. The Runic Cross Punctuation plays an important role in preserving cultural heritage and fostering a deeper understanding of the rich history surrounding ancient Norse languages.
How to type the ᛭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5869 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.