Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ▒ has the Unicode code point U+2592. 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+2592 to binary:
00100101 10010010. 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 10010110 10010010
MEDIUM SHADE·U+2592
▒
Character Information
Code Point
U+2592
HEX
2592
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 96 92 | 11100010 10010110 10010010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 92 | 00100101 10010010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 92 25 | 10010010 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 92 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 10010010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 92 25 00 00 | 10010010 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
▒
URI Encoded
%E2%96%92
Description
The Unicode character U+2592, also known as the MEDIUM SHADE, is a versatile typographic symbol used in digital text to represent a shade of gray or a partial transparency. It is commonly employed in HTML markup and CSS styling to create visual effects such as lines, boxes, and borders, as well as to indicate various levels of opacity within web design and print layouts. While it may not carry specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the MEDIUM SHADE character plays a vital role in enhancing the visual appeal and accessibility of digital content across different devices and platforms. Its accuracy and consistency in rendering ensure that designers can effectively convey their intended message, making U+2592 an essential tool in modern typography and web design.
How to type the ▒ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9618 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.