Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ᛋ has the Unicode code point U+16CB. 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+16CB to binary:
00010110 11001011. 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 10001011
RUNIC LETTER SIGEL LONG-BRANCH-SOL S·U+16CB
ᛋ
Character Information
Code Point
U+16CB
HEX
16CB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 9B 8B | 11100001 10011011 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 16 CB | 00010110 11001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CB 16 | 11001011 00010110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 16 CB | 00000000 00000000 00010110 11001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CB 16 00 00 | 11001011 00010110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ᛋ
URI Encoded
%E1%9B%8B
Description
U+16CB, also known as RUNIC LETTER SIGEL LONG-BRANCH-S, is a specialized Unicode character that holds significant importance in the realm of digital text, particularly within typography and linguistics. This character is predominantly used in runic scripts, where it represents a specific symbol or letter. The use of RUNIC LETTER SIGEL LONG-BRANCH-S is largely confined to specialized texts that deal with runic languages and culture, as well as typography enthusiasts who appreciate the aesthetic qualities of these ancient scripts. In a cultural context, runic scripts have historical roots dating back to the early centuries AD in various Germanic tribes, primarily found in Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. As part of the larger family of runic alphabets, U+16CB holds its own unique position, contributing to the rich tapestry of these ancient writing systems. Its inclusion in the Unicode standard ensures that digital text can accurately represent and preserve these cultural artifacts for future generations. Technically speaking, U+16CB is encoded as a single code unit within the Unicode system, enabling it to be used independently across various platforms and applications. This facilitates its integration into websites, documents, and software that require the use of runic scripts or need to display text in a specific typographic style.
How to type the ᛋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 5835 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.