Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◎ has the Unicode code point U+25CE. 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+25CE to binary:
00100101 11001110. 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 10010111 10001110
BULLSEYE·U+25CE
◎
Character Information
Code Point
U+25CE
HEX
25CE
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 8E | 11100010 10010111 10001110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 CE | 00100101 11001110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CE 25 | 11001110 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 CE | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11001110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CE 25 00 00 | 11001110 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◎
URI Encoded
%E2%97%8E
Description
The Unicode character U+25CE, known as the Bullseye (◯), is a versatile typographic symbol commonly employed in digital text for various purposes. Its primary role lies in representing an objective or target within the context of visual aids and diagrams, where it serves to indicate the focal point or area of interest. In programming and markup languages, the Bullseye symbol may be used as a placeholder for an element's content or to denote a circular region on a canvas. While the Bullseye character does not have any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context, it is widely recognized and easily interpretable across diverse platforms and applications. Its usage spans from design and user experience to coding and data visualization, making it an essential tool for effective communication in the digital realm.
How to type the ◎ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9678 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.