Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ʽ has the Unicode code point U+02BD. 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+02BD to binary:
00000010 10111101. 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:
11001010 10111101
MODIFIER LETTER REVERSED COMMA·U+02BD
ʽ
Character Information
Code Point
U+02BD
HEX
02BD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CA BD | 11001010 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 BD | 00000010 10111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BD 02 | 10111101 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 BD | 00000000 00000000 00000010 10111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BD 02 00 00 | 10111101 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ʽ
URI Encoded
%CA%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+02BD, known as the Modifier Letter Reversed Comma, is a typographical element used to create ligatures in digital text. It serves as a component of certain letter combinations, allowing for the formation of unique and aesthetically pleasing characters within specific typographic styles, particularly in Latin-based scripts. In its role as a modifier, it is often combined with other letters to form ligatures that appear more visually appealing or stylistically appropriate. The character does not have any direct correspondence with spoken language or cultural significance; rather, it is a technical tool employed by designers and typesetters for the creation of specific typographic effects. Its use in digital text can be traced back to the historical practice of handwriting, where scribes would create ligatures by connecting two or more letters to improve readability and aesthetic appeal. In today's world of digital typography, characters like U+02BD continue to play a crucial role in preserving and promoting the art of hand-crafted letterforms.
How to type the ʽ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0701 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.