Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ˣ has the Unicode code point U+02E3. 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+02E3 to binary:
00000010 11100011. 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 10100011
MODIFIER LETTER SMALL X·U+02E3
ˣ
Character Information
Code Point
U+02E3
HEX
02E3
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Modifier Letter
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | CB A3 | 11001011 10100011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 02 E3 | 00000010 11100011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E3 02 | 11100011 00000010 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 02 E3 | 00000000 00000000 00000010 11100011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E3 02 00 00 | 11100011 00000010 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ˣ
URI Encoded
%CB%A3
Description
The Unicode character U+02E3, known as the Modifier Letter Small X, is a typographical element primarily used in digital text to modify letters or characters in certain linguistic contexts. It serves as an accent mark that adjusts the pronunciation of vowels when applied to them in specific languages. While its usage may be limited, it plays a crucial role in maintaining the accuracy and clarity of text in those languages where it is required. The Modifier Letter Small X is predominantly used in Maltese, an Afro-Asiatic language spoken primarily in Malta, where it helps to modify the pronunciation of vowels in specific words or sequences. Its inclusion in digital texts ensures the accurate representation of the Maltese language and its nuanced phonetic characteristics. In summary, U+02E3, the Modifier Letter Small X, is a vital tool for maintaining linguistic precision and cultural authenticity in digital text, particularly within the context of the Maltese language.
How to type the ˣ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 0739 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.