Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ₄ has the Unicode code point U+2084. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+2084 to binary:
00100000 10000100
. 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:
11100010 10000010 10000100
SUBSCRIPT FOUR·U+2084
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E2 82 84 | 11100010 10000010 10000100 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 84 | 00100000 10000100 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 84 20 | 10000100 00100000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 84 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 10000100 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 84 20 00 00 | 10000100 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+2084, known as SUBSCRIPT FOUR, is a crucial element in the realm of typography and digital text formatting. This character plays an essential role in scientific notation, mathematical expressions, and chemical formula representations where it denotes the fourth power or exponent in an equation. Its primary usage lies in conveying subscript values, which are vital in various fields such as physics, chemistry, and engineering. Although not widely recognized for its cultural significance, SUBSCRIPT FOUR has a considerable impact on linguistic clarity in specialized disciplines, allowing for accurate representation and understanding of complex concepts. In summary, U+2084 is an indispensable tool in digital text communication, ensuring precise expression in contexts where numerical powers or exponents are required.
How to type the ₄ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8324 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.