Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ❔ has the Unicode code point U+2754. 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+2754 to binary:
00100111 01010100. 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 10010100
WHITE QUESTION MARK ORNAMENT·U+2754
❔
Character Information
Code Point
U+2754
HEX
2754
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9D 94 | 11100010 10011101 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 27 54 | 00100111 01010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 54 27 | 01010100 00100111 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 27 54 | 00000000 00000000 00100111 01010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 54 27 00 00 | 01010100 00100111 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
❔
URI Encoded
%E2%9D%94
Description
The Unicode character U+2754, known as the White Question Mark Ornament, is a typographic symbol used in digital text for various purposes. It is not a standard question mark but serves as an ornamental version of the traditional query symbol. In its typical usage, it often appears in decorative or artistic contexts where a regular question mark would be too mundane or commonplace. This character adds a touch of elegance and sophistication to texts, making it ideal for creative works, greeting cards, or any form of digital communication that seeks to convey a sense of whimsy or flair. Despite not having a specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the White Question Mark Ornament contributes to the richness and diversity of Unicode's character set, allowing users to express themselves creatively in their digital communications.
How to type the ❔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10068 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.