Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ␘ has the Unicode code point U+2418. 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+2418 to binary:
00100100 00011000. 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 10010000 10011000
SYMBOL FOR CANCEL·U+2418
␘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2418
HEX
2418
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 90 98 | 11100010 10010000 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 18 | 00100100 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 24 | 00011000 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 18 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 24 00 00 | 00011000 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
␘
URI Encoded
%E2%90%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2418, known as the Symbol for Cancel, plays a crucial role in digital text by signifying the action of canceling or nullifying an operation. This symbol is predominantly used in various software applications and programming languages to denote a cancellation operation, usually within the context of a menu or option list. The use of U+2418 ensures that users can easily identify and execute the cancel function, streamlining their interactions with digital interfaces. In linguistic and cultural contexts, the Symbol for Cancel is often paired with other symbols to convey specific meanings or actions, such as "undo" or "reset." Its utility in these applications makes it an essential component of modern typography and user interface design.
How to type the ␘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9240 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.