Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+187B. 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+187B to binary:
00011000 01111011. 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 10100001 10111011
CHARACTER 187B·U+187B
Character Information
Code Point
U+187B
HEX
187B
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Multilingual Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E1 A1 BB | 11100001 10100001 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 18 7B | 00011000 01111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7B 18 | 01111011 00011000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 18 7B | 00000000 00000000 00011000 01111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7B 18 00 00 | 01111011 00011000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
᡻
URI Encoded
%E1%A1%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+187B (CHARACTER 187B) is a special character used primarily in digital text for typographical purposes. This unique symbol is not typically found in everyday language, as it serves a specific function within the realm of typography and design. Its primary role lies in representing a non-breaking space, which helps maintain the integrity of a document's formatting by preventing line breaks between certain elements. The character U+187B is particularly useful for preserving the structure and layout of documents containing poetry or other text where specific formatting is essential. While it may not have any significant cultural or linguistic significance, U+187B serves a vital role in digital typography and design. Its precise function and limited usage within the Unicode standard demonstrate the importance of this character in maintaining the desired layout and appearance of various documents across different languages and platforms. By understanding the role and purpose of U+187B, designers and typographers can effectively employ it to ensure their work adheres to the intended structure and aesthetic.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 6267 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.