Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⸈ has the Unicode code point U+2E08. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800to0xffff.
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 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+2E08 to binary:
00101110 00001000. 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 10111000 10001000
DOTTED TRANSPOSITION MARKER·U+2E08
⸈
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E08
HEX
2E08
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B8 88 | 11100010 10111000 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 08 | 00101110 00001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 08 2E | 00001000 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 08 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 00001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 08 2E 00 00 | 00001000 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⸈
URI Encoded
%E2%B8%88
Description
The Unicode character U+2E08, known as the Dotted Transposition Marker, plays a pivotal role in digital text encoding and representation. This character is primarily used in typesetting for transposed texts, where it serves to indicate that the lines of a text have been reversed or rearranged. It helps maintain clarity in reading and interpretation, ensuring the accurate conveyance of information. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical contexts, the Dotted Transposition Marker is often used in the publication of mathematical texts, where it assists in the proper display and alignment of equations. Additionally, it finds application in computer programming and markup languages, such as HTML, for achieving specific visual effects or controlling layout. While its use may not be widespread or common in everyday digital text, the Dotted Transposition Marker remains an essential tool for typographers and professionals working with specialized texts that require precise control over line arrangement and alignment.
How to type the ⸈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11784 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.