Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➍ has the Unicode code point U+278D. 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+278D to binary:
00100111 10001101. 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 10001101
DINGBAT NEGATIVE CIRCLED SANS-SERIF DIGIT FOUR·U+278D
➍
Character Information
Code Point
U+278D
HEX
278D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Number
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E 8D | 11100010 10011110 10001101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 8D | 00100111 10001101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 8D 27 | 10001101 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 8D | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10001101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 8D 27 00 00 | 10001101 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➍
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%8D
Description
U+278D, or the Dingbat Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four, is a typographical character primarily used in digital text for design purposes. It serves as an alternative to the traditional digit four (❷), often employed in visual communications where a distinct or unique symbol is desired. The Dingbat Negative Circled Sans-Serif Digit Four has no specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context and is primarily used for aesthetic reasons. Its inclusion in digital text aims to add flair and originality, enhancing the appearance of design elements such as logos, posters, and other visual media. By incorporating this distinct symbol, designers can create a more striking and memorable visual experience for their audience.
How to type the ➍ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10125 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.