Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⹌ has the Unicode code point U+2E4C. 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+2E4C to binary:
00101110 01001100. 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 10111001 10001100
MEDIEVAL COMMA·U+2E4C
⹌
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E4C
HEX
2E4C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B9 8C | 11100010 10111001 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 4C | 00101110 01001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4C 2E | 01001100 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 4C | 00000000 00000000 00101110 01001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4C 2E 00 00 | 01001100 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⹌
URI Encoded
%E2%B9%8C
Description
The Unicode character U+2E4C, known as the Medieval Comma, serves a unique purpose in typography and digital text. While the majority of modern texts employ either the standard comma (U+002C) or the pilcrow (U+2026) to denote various pauses or divisions within written content, the Medieval Comma offers an alternative option for those working with older or specialized texts. It is particularly useful in the fields of paleography and historical linguistics, where the accurate representation of medieval manuscripts is crucial. The character's design, based on a double period, harks back to its usage in medieval times, making it an important tool for maintaining fidelity to the original text when transcribing or digitizing historical works. By employing the Medieval Comma, scholars and enthusiasts alike can preserve the richness of these ancient documents, ensuring that their nuanced meanings and intricate details are not lost over time.
How to type the ⹌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11852 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.