Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ➕ has the Unicode code point U+2795. 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+2795 to binary:
00100111 10010101. 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 10010101
HEAVY PLUS SIGN·U+2795
➕
Character Information
Code Point
U+2795
HEX
2795
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9E 95 | 11100010 10011110 10010101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 95 | 00100111 10010101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 95 27 | 10010101 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 95 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 10010101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 95 27 00 00 | 10010101 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
➕
URI Encoded
%E2%9E%95
Description
The Unicode character U+2795, known as the Heavy Plus Sign, is a typographical symbol used extensively in digital text. Its primary role is to provide an alternative representation of the standard plus sign (+) with a heavier visual weight. This allows for improved legibility and distinction when placed within text, particularly when contrasting with other symbols or characters. Though not tied to any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical contexts, it can be found in various applications such as mathematics, programming, and design where the need for a thicker plus sign arises. Its utility lies in its ability to enhance readability without deviating from the standard representation of the plus sign, making it an essential addition to the Unicode character set.
How to type the ➕ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10133 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.