Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ✗ has the Unicode code point U+2717. 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+2717 to binary:
00100111 00010111. 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 10011100 10010111
BALLOT X·U+2717
✗
Character Information
Code Point
U+2717
HEX
2717
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9C 97 | 11100010 10011100 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 17 | 00100111 00010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 27 | 00010111 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 17 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 00010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 27 00 00 | 00010111 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
✗
URI Encoded
%E2%9C%97
Description
The Unicode character U+2717, known as the Ballot X, is a versatile symbol with multiple applications in digital text. Its primary role lies in representing an X within a ballot, which signifies voting or selecting an option in various contexts such as polls, surveys, and quizzes. This character is often used in user interfaces and software applications to indicate the presence of an unchecked option or choice that can be selected by users. The Ballot X holds significance in cultural, linguistic, and technical aspects due to its widespread use in various digital platforms and systems. It has been adopted by numerous programming languages and operating systems, making it a recognizable symbol across different platforms and applications. This character is essential for maintaining consistency and ease of use in navigating digital content that requires user selections or choices, such as online forms and interactive content. In summary, the Unicode character U+2717, or Ballot X, serves as an important tool in digital text, signifying voting options and enhancing usability across diverse platforms and applications.
How to type the ✗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10007 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.