Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⸼ has the Unicode code point U+2E3C. 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+2E3C to binary:
00101110 00111100. 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 10111100
STENOGRAPHIC FULL STOP·U+2E3C
⸼
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E3C
HEX
2E3C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B8 BC | 11100010 10111000 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 3C | 00101110 00111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3C 2E | 00111100 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 3C | 00000000 00000000 00101110 00111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3C 2E 00 00 | 00111100 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⸼
URI Encoded
%E2%B8%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+2E3C, known as the Stenographic Full Stop, serves a crucial role in the field of stenography. In digital text, this character is employed to denote a full stop or period in shorthand writing systems. It represents a pause or completion of an idea in the same manner as its alphanumeric counterpart. Stenographic shorthand systems are used to write or transcribe spoken language at high speeds, often utilized by court reporters and professional transcriptionists. The U+2E3C character provides a distinct symbol for marking sentence endings within stenographic text. Its inclusion allows for clearer differentiation between sentences in shorthand writing, thereby improving readability and comprehension. While the Stenographic Full Stop is not widely used outside of specialized stenography applications, it remains an essential tool for those working within this specific field. The character's significance lies in its ability to maintain coherence and legibility in shorthand systems that prioritize speed and efficiency over traditional grammar rules.
How to type the ⸼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11836 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.