Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➑ has the Unicode code point U+2791. 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+2791 to binary:
00100111 10010001. 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 10011110 10010001
DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT EIGHT·U+2791
➑
Character Information
Code Point
U+2791
HEX
2791
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E 91 | 11100010 10011110 10010001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 91 | 00100111 10010001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 91 27 | 10010001 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 91 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10010001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 91 27 00 00 | 10010001 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➑
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%91
Description
The Unicode character U+2791, known as DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT EIGHT, is a typographical symbol primarily used in digital text for its aesthetic appeal and functional utility. It belongs to the Dingbat family of characters, which are non-alphabetic symbols often employed for decorative or visual purposes. U+2791 represents the number eight in a distinctive negative circle sans-serif style, making it an attractive choice for graphic design, layout, and branding applications where a numeral is desired to stand out or convey a particular mood or theme. While this character may not serve any specific linguistic function, its presence within the Unicode Standard ensures compatibility across different platforms and applications, enhancing its value as a versatile typographic element in digital text.
How to type the ➑ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10129 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.