Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+181A. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+181A to binary:
00011000 00011010
. 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:
11100001 10100000 10011010
CHARACTER 181A·U+181A
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 A0 9A | 11100001 10100000 10011010 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 18 1A | 00011000 00011010 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 1A 18 | 00011010 00011000 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 18 1A | 00000000 00000000 00011000 00011010 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 1A 18 00 00 | 00011010 00011000 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+181A (CHARACTER 181A) holds a unique position within the realm of typography and digital text. As a non-spacing combining character, it is typically employed to modify or adjust surrounding characters, rather than standing alone. In this capacity, CHARACTER 181A often serves as a diacritical mark or modifier, lending nuance and depth to linguistic expression. Its cultural significance is equally noteworthy, given that it may be employed across various languages and scripts to denote distinct sounds or phonetic distinctions. The precise function of CHARACTER 181A varies widely depending on the language and context in which it appears, highlighting the rich diversity and adaptability of Unicode's character set. In technical terms, CHARACTER 181A is a valuable tool for preserving and encoding linguistic complexity, ensuring accurate representation across digital platforms and applications.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6170 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.