Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◌ has the Unicode code point U+25CC. 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+25CC to binary:
00100101 11001100. 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 10001100
DOTTED CIRCLE·U+25CC
◌
Character Information
Code Point
U+25CC
HEX
25CC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 8C | 11100010 10010111 10001100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 CC | 00100101 11001100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CC 25 | 11001100 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 CC | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11001100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CC 25 00 00 | 11001100 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◌
URI Encoded
%E2%97%8C
Description
The Unicode character U+25CC represents the Dotted Circle (•) in digital text. This glyph is widely used across various applications for symbolizing a checkmark, completion, or selection. In addition to its use in user interfaces, the Dotted Circle can be found in technical documentation and mathematical expressions, serving as a placeholder or delimiter. Although it may appear similar to other symbols like the bullet or the circle, the U+25CC character has specific typographic properties that distinguish it from its peers. Its unique combination of a solid circle with a single dot at the center adds a subtle aesthetic appeal and visual clarity in text-based content. The Dotted Circle's versatility stems from its compatibility across different platforms, fonts, and programming languages, making it an essential component in creating accessible and user-friendly digital experiences.
How to type the ◌ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9676 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.