Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character has the Unicode code point U+1F17. In UTF-8, it is encoded using 3 bytes because its codepoint is in the range of
0x0800
to0xffff
.
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 thex
are 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+1F17 to binary:
00011111 00010111
. 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:
11100001 10111100 10010111
CHARACTER 1F17·U+1F17
Character Information
Character Representations
Click elements to copyEncoding | Hex | Binary |
---|---|---|
UTF8 | E1 BC 97 | 11100001 10111100 10010111 |
UTF16 (big Endian) | 1F 17 | 00011111 00010111 |
UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 1F | 00010111 00011111 |
UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 1F 17 | 00000000 00000000 00011111 00010111 |
UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 1F 00 00 | 00010111 00011111 00000000 00000000 |
Description
The Unicode character U+1F17 is a unique symbol that holds significant importance in digital text. This character is specifically used to represent the "Kangaroo" (U+2689) with a red X mark (U+003D) through it, indicating prohibition or restriction. In digital communication and documentation, this symbol serves as an important indicator of access restrictions or warnings, particularly in situations where certain content or areas are off-limits or require caution. Due to its distinctive design, U+1F17 has become a widely recognized symbol for denoting restricted zones or prohibited activities both online and offline. It is often used across various platforms such as websites, mobile applications, and software programs to convey important safety information or guidelines.
How to type the symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 7959 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.