Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⓛ has the Unicode code point U+24DB. 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+24DB to binary:
00100100 11011011. 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 10010011 10011011
CIRCLED LATIN SMALL LETTER L·U+24DB
ⓛ
Character Information
Code Point
U+24DB
HEX
24DB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 93 9B | 11100010 10010011 10011011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 24 DB | 00100100 11011011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DB 24 | 11011011 00100100 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 24 DB | 00000000 00000000 00100100 11011011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DB 24 00 00 | 11011011 00100100 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
ⓛ
URI Encoded
%E2%93%9B
Description
U+24DB is a character in the Unicode Standard that represents the "CIRCLED LATIN SMALL LETTER L". It is a typographic symbol used primarily in digital text for its unique visual representation of the lowercase letter 'l' within a circle. The character can be employed to convey a sense of formality or novelty in written communication, as it deviates from the standard appearance of Latin alphabetic characters. While not commonly used in everyday language, U+24DB has found applications in fields such as typography, design, and coding, where its distinct style adds visual interest or clarity to text. In certain cultural contexts, this character might be utilized for artistic purposes or in specialized terminology. The use of the CIRCLED LATIN SMALL LETTER L underscores the versatility of Unicode in accommodating diverse typographical needs across various domains and cultures.
How to type the ⓛ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9435 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.