Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+0FFF. 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+0FFF to binary:
00001111 11111111
. 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:
11100000 10111111 10111111
CHARACTER 0FFF·U+0FFF
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E0 BF BF | 11100000 10111111 10111111 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 0F FF | 00001111 11111111 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | FF 0F | 11111111 00001111 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 0F FF | 00000000 00000000 00001111 11111111 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | FF 0F 00 00 | 11111111 00001111 00000000 00000000 |
Description
U+0FFF is a Unicode character code that represents the 16th line feed (LF) or newline control character. It is an essential element in digital text processing systems, particularly in those using text encodings such as UTF-8 and UTF-16. Although it may not directly contribute to visible content, it plays a crucial role in separating lines of text, helping maintain the readability and organization of digital documents. The LF is commonly used in programming languages and markup languages like HTML and XML to define line breaks, enabling proper rendering of formatted text on various platforms and devices. While U+0FFF does not possess specific cultural or linguistic significance, it serves as a vital technical component for ensuring accurate text representation across different systems.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 4095 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.