Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➎ has the Unicode code point U+278E. 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+278E to binary:
00100111 10001110. 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 10001110
DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT FIVE·U+278E
➎
Character Information
Code Point
U+278E
HEX
278E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E 8E | 11100010 10011110 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 8E | 00100111 10001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8E 27 | 10001110 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 8E | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8E 27 00 00 | 10001110 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➎
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%8E
Description
U+278E is a specialized Unicode character, commonly referred to as the "DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT FIVE." This particular typographical symbol plays an essential role in digital text, particularly within the realm of dingbat fonts. These fonts are primarily used for creating custom artwork and designs that transcend the limitations of standard alphanumeric characters. In contrast to regular letters and numbers, dingbats allow designers to incorporate unique shapes and symbols into their work, offering a versatile tool for communication and self-expression. Although U+278E may not have a direct cultural or linguistic significance, its presence in digital text underscores the importance of typography as an art form, serving both aesthetic and functional purposes.
How to type the ➎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10126 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.