Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˖ has the Unicode code point U+02D6. 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+02D6 to binary:
00000010 11010110. 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 10010110
MODIFIER LETTER PLUS SIGN·U+02D6
˖
Character Information
Code Point
U+02D6
HEX
02D6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB 96 | 11001011 10010110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 D6 | 00000010 11010110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D6 02 | 11010110 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 D6 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11010110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D6 02 00 00 | 11010110 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
˖
URI Encoded
%CB%96
Description
The Unicode character U+02D6, known as the Modifier Letter Plus Sign, plays a crucial role in modern typography and digital text. This unique symbol is typically utilized to modify other letters by combining with them, often seen in diacritic marks or accentuations within various languages. Its key purpose is to provide specific linguistic nuances that can significantly alter the meaning of words when applied. The Modifier Letter Plus Sign is particularly relevant in languages such as Icelandic, where it helps distinguish between similar-sounding words by providing necessary phonetic adjustments. In a technical context, it's employed for creating specialized characters within software applications and programming environments that require unique or specific accent marks. By enhancing the expressive capabilities of written language, the Modifier Letter Plus Sign contributes to a richer communication experience in the digital age.
How to type the ˖ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0726 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.