VERTICAL LINE WITH CIRCLE BELOW·U+2AF0

Character Information

Code Point
U+2AF0
HEX
2AF0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol

Character Representations

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EncodingHexBinary
UTF8
E2 AB B0
11100010 10101011 10110000
UTF16 (big Endian)
2A F0
00101010 11110000
UTF16 (little Endian)
F0 2A
11110000 00101010
UTF32 (big Endian)
00 00 2A F0
00000000 00000000 00101010 11110000
UTF32 (little Endian)
F0 2A 00 00
11110000 00101010 00000000 00000000
HTML Entity
⫰
URI Encoded
%E2%AB%B0

Description

The Unicode character U+2AF0, known as the "VERTICAL LINE WITH CIRCLE BELOW," is a typographical symbol commonly used in digital text. This unique symbol serves multiple purposes across various contexts such as linguistic, cultural, and technical applications. In linguistic contexts, this symbol is often utilized to depict phonetic structures or accent marks, particularly in less-common languages where it may not be available through standard keyboard layouts. By using U+2AF0, authors and typographers can accurately represent the specific sounds and intonations of these unique languages, thus promoting linguistic diversity and inclusivity. Culturally, U+2AF0 holds importance in certain artistic or expressive applications. In visual arts, designers may use this symbol to create a distinct aesthetic, adding a touch of intrigue or novelty to their work. Similarly, in digital media, the character can be used to signify pauses or breaks, often in more abstract contexts where traditional punctuation might not convey the intended meaning. Technically speaking, U+2AF0 is an essential component for developers and designers working with Unicode standard. This symbol helps maintain consistency across different platforms and devices, ensuring that text remains accurately rendered regardless of the user's operating system or browser. By understanding the role and usage of this character within the broader context of digital text, one can better appreciate its significance in promoting accurate representation and clear communication across diverse linguistic and cultural landscapes.

How to type the symbol on Windows

Hold Alt and type 10992 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.

  1. Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout

    The character has the Unicode code point U+2AF0. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of 0x0800 to 0xffff.

    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 the x are the payload bits.

    UTF-8 Encoding bit layout by codepoint range
    Codepoint RangeBytesBit patternPayload length
    U+0000 - U+007F10xxxxxxx7 bits
    U+0080 - U+07FF2110xxxxx 10xxxxxx11 bits
    U+0800 - U+FFFF31110xxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx16 bits
    U+10000 - U+10FFFF411110xxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx 10xxxxxx21 bits
  2. Step 2: Obtain the payload bits:

    Convert the hexadecimal code point U+2AF0 to binary: 00101010 11110000. Those are the payload bits.

  3. 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 10101011 10110000