Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁁ has the Unicode code point U+2041. 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+2041 to binary:
00100000 01000001. 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 10000001 10000001
CARET INSERTION POINT·U+2041
⁁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2041
HEX
2041
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 81 | 11100010 10000001 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 41 | 00100000 01000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 41 20 | 01000001 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 41 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 41 20 00 00 | 01000001 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁁
URI Encoded
%E2%81%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2041 represents the Caret Insertion Point (⬣), which is an invisible symbol used primarily in digital text environments to indicate a cursor position. In typesetting, this character serves as a placeholder for where new text or edits can be inserted. It plays a crucial role in modern computing systems, including word processors and web browsers, where it assists users with drafting, revising, and navigating written content. The Caret Insertion Point is widely used across various languages and platforms, ensuring consistency and ease of use for global audiences. Its universal application transcends cultural and linguistic barriers, making it an essential tool in modern digital communication and information management.
How to type the ⁁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8257 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.