Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⃝ has the Unicode code point U+20DD. 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+20DD to binary:
00100000 11011101. 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 10000011 10011101
COMBINING ENCLOSING CIRCLE·U+20DD
⃝
Character Information
Code Point
U+20DD
HEX
20DD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Enclosing Mark
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 83 9D | 11100010 10000011 10011101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 DD | 00100000 11011101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DD 20 | 11011101 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 DD | 00000000 00000000 00100000 11011101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DD 20 00 00 | 11011101 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⃝
URI Encoded
%E2%83%9D
Description
The Unicode character U+20DD, known as the COMBINING ENCLOSING CIRCLE, serves a specific role within the realm of digital text. Its primary function is to combine with other characters, such as letters or symbols, to create unique visual representations. In this context, the enclosing circle can be used to encircle an element in typography, creating a visually appealing design that may be particularly useful in branding or logo creation. Although it does not have any direct linguistic or cultural significance on its own, the COMBINING ENCLOSING CIRCLE can be utilized across various languages and scripts due to Unicode's universal nature. This versatility makes it a valuable tool for designers, typeface creators, and graphic artists seeking to experiment with new visual elements in their work. In technical terms, the COMBINING ENCLOSING CIRCLE is an example of a combining character, which is a unique class of characters in Unicode that can be combined with other characters without causing an increase in code point value. This allows for more creative and expressive typography, further expanding the possibilities for digital text design.
How to type the ⃝ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8413 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.