Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character Ⓐ has the Unicode code point U+24B6. 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+24B6 to binary:
00100100 10110110. 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 10010010 10110110
CIRCLED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A·U+24B6
Ⓐ
Character Information
Code Point
U+24B6
HEX
24B6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 92 B6 | 11100010 10010010 10110110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 B6 | 00100100 10110110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | B6 24 | 10110110 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 B6 | 00000000 00000000 00100100 10110110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | B6 24 00 00 | 10110110 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
Ⓐ
URI Encoded
%E2%92%B6
Description
U+24B6, also known as CIRCLED LATIN CAPITAL LETTER A, is a typographical character that holds significance in digital text and communication. This Unicode character represents the uppercase form of the Latin alphabet, with a distinctive circular design that sets it apart from other alphabetic characters. It primarily serves as a symbol for initialisms or abbreviations, where it might denote an organization or entity, such as an acronym or initials of a name. Its circular appearance may also be used in situations where typographical emphasis is needed, such as in logo designs or branding materials. Despite not being commonly used in everyday language, U+24B6 has found its place in specific cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts. It has been employed in various fields like computer programming, mathematics, and scientific notation, where it serves as a distinct identifier for unique elements or variables. Additionally, it can be utilized to create artistic text effects or contribute to the visual identity of brands and organizations that wish to convey a sense of formality or importance. As a result, U+24B6 has proven to be an essential tool in digital communication and design, allowing for greater versatility and expression within typography.
How to type the Ⓐ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9398 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.