Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❎ has the Unicode code point U+274E. 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+274E to binary:
00100111 01001110. 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 10001110
NEGATIVE SQUARED CROSS MARK·U+274E
❎
Character Information
Code Point
U+274E
HEX
274E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 8E | 11100010 10011101 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 4E | 00100111 01001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 4E 27 | 01001110 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 4E | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 4E 27 00 00 | 01001110 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❎
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%8E
Description
U+274E is a unique character in the Unicode standard known as the Negative Squared Cross Mark. This typographical symbol plays a significant role in digital text for its specific use cases in various industries. In mathematics, the Negative Squared Cross Mark represents a concept of negative square root, which is essential in algebra and mathematical equations. It provides an effective way to communicate complex concepts with accuracy and clarity, particularly in technical documents and scientific texts. The character has been designed with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that it appears consistently across different platforms and devices. Its cultural and linguistic context is primarily limited to the realm of mathematics and science, where it serves as a valuable tool for communication. However, its precise use depends on the typographical system in place and the design conventions followed by the industry or individual using it. Despite being lesser-known compared to other Unicode characters, U+274E holds a crucial position within digital text and mathematical notation. It showcases the power of Unicode in enabling diverse symbols and scripts from various cultures to coexist harmoniously in digital documents. By focusing on accuracy and clarity, this character contributes significantly to the precision of communication in mathematics, science, and technical fields.
How to type the ❎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10062 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.