Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❼ has the Unicode code point U+277C. 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+277C to binary:
00100111 01111100. 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 10011101 10111100
DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT SEVEN·U+277C
❼
Character Information
Code Point
U+277C
HEX
277C
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D BC | 11100010 10011101 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 7C | 00100111 01111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 7C 27 | 01111100 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 7C | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 7C 27 00 00 | 01111100 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❼
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%BC
Description
U+277C, or the Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Seven, is a specialized Unicode character that primarily serves as an accent or decoration within digital text. Its role is not associated with language expression or communication, but rather in design and typography for visual enhancement. The Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Seven differs from other numerical characters as it features a negative circle, which encompasses the number seven, creating an interesting contrast and aesthetic effect. This character has no cultural, linguistic, or technical significance beyond its unique visual appeal, making it suitable for use in various design contexts such as branding, logos, and graphic elements where a distinctive touch is desired. Despite its limited utility, the Dingbat Negative Circled Digit Seven remains an important part of Unicode's extensive character set, showcasing the versatility and creativity possible within digital text.
How to type the ❼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10108 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.