Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ㎇ has the Unicode code point U+3387. 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+3387 to binary:
00110011 10000111. 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:
11100011 10001110 10000111
SQUARE GB·U+3387
㎇
Character Information
Code Point
U+3387
HEX
3387
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E3 8E 87 | 11100011 10001110 10000111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 33 87 | 00110011 10000111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 87 33 | 10000111 00110011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 33 87 | 00000000 00000000 00110011 10000111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 87 33 00 00 | 10000111 00110011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
㎇
URI Encoded
%E3%8E%87
Description
The Unicode character U+3387, known as the SQUARE GB, is a typographical symbol used in digital text. Its primary role is to represent a square with an empty middle space, resembling a checkbox or button that has not been filled or clicked. This character finds application in various digital platforms such as user interfaces, applications, and websites, where it serves as an interactive element for users to engage with. While the SQUARE GB is used universally across different digital interfaces, its specific cultural or linguistic significance is minimal. Its primary purpose lies within technical contexts, serving a functional role in creating interactive elements on screens rather than carrying any symbolic meaning. As digital platforms continue to evolve and expand, the usage of such typographical symbols will likely increase, ensuring that the SQUARE GB remains an essential character in the world of digital text.
How to type the ㎇ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 13191 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.