Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⹓ has the Unicode code point U+2E53. 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+2E53 to binary:
00101110 01010011. 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 10010011
MEDIEVAL EXCLAMATION MARK·U+2E53
⹓
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E53
HEX
2E53
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B9 93 | 11100010 10111001 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 53 | 00101110 01010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 53 2E | 01010011 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 53 | 00000000 00000000 00101110 01010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 53 2E 00 00 | 01010011 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⹓
URI Encoded
%E2%B9%93
Description
The Unicode character U+2E53, known as the Medieval Exclamation Mark, serves a unique role in digital typography by offering an alternative to the standard exclamation mark (U+0021) used in modern text. It is particularly appreciated for its use in medieval or historical contexts, where it can add an authentic touch and enhance readability. The character's design resembles an uppercase "M" with a vertical line through the center, giving it a distinct appearance that differentiates it from other punctuation marks. Its inclusion in digital text is primarily driven by its role in preserving and enhancing the historical accuracy of medieval manuscript transcriptions and related literature. Overall, U+2E53 is an essential tool for typographers, historians, and linguists working with ancient texts, as it allows for a more faithful representation of the original documents.
How to type the ⹓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11859 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.