Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+2E5E. 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+2E5E to binary:
00101110 01011110. 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 10111001 10011110
CHARACTER 2E5E·U+2E5E
Character Information
Code Point
U+2E5E
HEX
2E5E
Unicode Plane
Supplementary Ideographic Plane
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 B9 9E | 11100010 10111001 10011110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2E 5E | 00101110 01011110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 5E 2E | 01011110 00101110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2E 5E | 00000000 00000000 00101110 01011110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 5E 2E 00 00 | 01011110 00101110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⹞
URI Encoded
%E2%B9%9E
Description
U+2E5E is a unique character within the Unicode Standard. This specific character is known as the 'COMBINING ENCLOSING KEYCAP' in typography. Its typical usage or role in digital text involves representing a keycap, often used in text messaging and online chatting to enclose a particular word or phrase. It adds a visual emphasis to the content enclosed by the keycap. The character has its roots in the design of physical typewriters where the keycap was used to physically encase a typed letter or symbol. In recent times, it has gained popularity on digital platforms due to its aesthetic appeal and ability to convey emphasis or importance. Despite being less common than other typographical elements, U+2E5E plays an essential role in creating visually engaging text, particularly within the context of internet slang and informal communication.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11870 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.