Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◧ has the Unicode code point U+25E7. 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+25E7 to binary:
00100101 11100111. 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 10100111
SQUARE WITH LEFT HALF BLACK·U+25E7
◧
Character Information
Code Point
U+25E7
HEX
25E7
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 A7 | 11100010 10010111 10100111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 E7 | 00100101 11100111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E7 25 | 11100111 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 E7 | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11100111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E7 25 00 00 | 11100111 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◧
URI Encoded
%E2%97%A7
Description
The Unicode character U+25E7, known as the "SQUARE WITH LEFT HALF BLACK", is a versatile typographical symbol commonly used in digital text. This character plays a crucial role in representing a square divided into two halves, with the left half being black. Its application can be found across various fields such as software development, graphic design, and web design, where it serves to visually separate sections of content or indicate boundaries within layouts. The "SQUARE WITH LEFT HALF BLACK" is not tied to any specific cultural or linguistic context, but rather functions as a universal symbol to improve the readability and organization of text-based content. Its utilization ensures clarity in digital communication while maintaining an uncluttered design aesthetic.
How to type the ◧ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9703 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.