Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⁈ has the Unicode code point U+2048. 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+2048 to binary:
00100000 01001000. 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 10001000
QUESTION EXCLAMATION MARK·U+2048
⁈
Character Information
Code Point
U+2048
HEX
2048
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Punctuation
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 81 88 | 11100010 10000001 10001000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 20 48 | 00100000 01001000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 48 20 | 01001000 00100000 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 20 48 | 00000000 00000000 00100000 01001000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 48 20 00 00 | 01001000 00100000 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⁈
URI Encoded
%E2%81%88
Description
The Unicode character U+2048, known as the Question Exclamation Mark, is a unique typographical symbol that combines both question and exclamation mark characteristics. It is primarily used in digital text to convey a sense of urgency or emphasis on a rhetorical question. In certain cultural contexts, it may be employed for artistic expression or humorous effect. The QUESTION EXCLAMATION MARK has no specific linguistic meaning but serves as an attention-grabbing device, which can make text more engaging and dynamic. While not commonly found in everyday language use, its unique combination of symbols makes it a valuable tool for designers, writers, and digital content creators seeking to add flair and creativity to their work.
How to type the ⁈ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 8264 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.