Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◜ has the Unicode code point U+25DC. 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+25DC to binary:
00100101 11011100. 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 10011100
UPPER LEFT QUADRANT CIRCULAR ARC·U+25DC
◜
Character Information
Code Point
U+25DC
HEX
25DC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 9C | 11100010 10010111 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 DC | 00100101 11011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DC 25 | 11011100 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 DC | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DC 25 00 00 | 11011100 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◜
URI Encoded
%E2%97%9C
Description
The Unicode character U+25DC, known as the UPPER LEFT QUADRANT CIRCULAR ARC, is an essential tool in typography and digital text formatting. It serves to divide a circular area into four equal quadrants, specifically illustrating the upper left quadrant. This character enables designers and developers to create visually appealing layouts and designs, particularly when working with graphs, charts, or any diagram that requires sectionalization. Despite its niche use, the UPPER LEFT QUADRANT CIRCULAR ARC plays a crucial role in various technical contexts such as software development, where it aids in creating user interfaces and visual elements. Although it is not culturally or linguistically significant, this Unicode character reflects the universal language of design and formatting that transcends cultural barriers.
How to type the ◜ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9692 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.