Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˍ has the Unicode code point U+02CD. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 2 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0080to0x07ff.
Therefore we know that the UTF-8 encoding will be done over 11 bits within the final 16 bits and that it will have the format:110xxxxx 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+02CD to binary:
00000010 11001101. 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:
11001011 10001101
MODIFIER LETTER LOW MACRON·U+02CD
ˍ
Character Information
Code Point
U+02CD
HEX
02CD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 8D | 11001011 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 CD | 00000010 11001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CD 02 | 11001101 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 CD | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CD 02 00 00 | 11001101 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ˍ
URI Encoded
%CB%8D
Description
The Unicode character U+02CD is known as the Modifier Letter Low Macron. In digital text, this character primarily serves a diacritical mark that can be attached to other letters to create a long vowel sound or to represent a specific linguistic feature. Its role is vital in certain languages, particularly those that use macrons to denote vowel length and stress. The Modifier Letter Low Macron is part of the larger Latin Extended-A (Latina Extensa) Unicode block, which includes characters from many different language families. This character is not confined to a specific culture or linguistic group, making it a valuable tool for typography in a wide array of contexts. The technical aspect of this character involves its encoding and usage in digital text. U+02CD is a hexadecimal representation of the character's code point, which identifies it within the Unicode Standard. This encoding allows the Modifier Letter Low Macron to be accurately used, displayed, and processed by computers and software that support Unicode. In summary, the Unicode character U+02CD, the Modifier Letter Low Macron, is a versatile diacritical mark utilized in various languages to represent vowel length or stress, contributing to accuracy in linguistic expression and typography. Its value lies in its broad applicability across cultures and language families while adhering to technical standards within the Unicode system.
How to type the ˍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0717 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.