Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❸ has the Unicode code point U+2778. 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+2778 to binary:
00100111 01111000. 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 10111000
DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT THREE·U+2778
❸
Character Information
Code Point
U+2778
HEX
2778
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D B8 | 11100010 10011101 10111000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 78 | 00100111 01111000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 78 27 | 01111000 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 78 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01111000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 78 27 00 00 | 01111000 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❸
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%B8
Description
U+2778, known as the DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT THREE, is a typographical character primarily used in digital text for its distinct visual appearance. This symbol represents the number three enclosed within a circle and exhibits a negative or reverse design, giving it a unique aesthetic. In typography and design contexts, this character is often employed to draw attention or convey specific information in an unconventional manner. Though not culturally significant, its usage can be seen across various digital platforms such as websites, social media, and graphic designs. The DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED DIGIT THREE is part of the Unicode Standard, ensuring consistency and compatibility across different languages and operating systems.
How to type the ❸ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10104 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.