Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◯ has the Unicode code point U+25EF. 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+25EF to binary:
00100101 11101111. 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 10101111
LARGE CIRCLE·U+25EF
◯
Character Information
Code Point
U+25EF
HEX
25EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 AF | 11100010 10010111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 EF | 00100101 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 25 | 11101111 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 EF | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 25 00 00 | 11101111 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◯
URI Encoded
%E2%97%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+25EF represents the "LARGE CIRCLE" symbol in digital text. This character is typically used to depict a large, filled circle that can signify various things depending on the context in which it appears. In some cases, it may be used as an ornamental element for design purposes, while in others, it could symbolize completeness or the end of a sequence. The LARGE CIRCLE character does not have any notable cultural, linguistic, or technical specificity, and its usage varies widely based on the intent of the person using it. It is a general-purpose symbol that can be employed in various applications across different fields such as design, illustration, or even as an element within programming code for creating shapes and diagrams. When used in programming contexts, such as HTML or CSS, the LARGE CIRCLE character might be utilized alongside other Unicode characters to create specific graphic elements, icons, or decorative elements on a webpage or application interface. Despite its lack of cultural or linguistic significance, the versatility and broad applicability of this symbol make it an essential part of many digital text environments, ensuring that designers and programmers have access to a wide range of symbols for creative expression and communication.
How to type the ◯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9711 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.