Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◽ has the Unicode code point U+25FD. 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+25FD to binary:
00100101 11111101. 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 10111101
WHITE MEDIUM SMALL SQUARE·U+25FD
◽
Character Information
Code Point
U+25FD
HEX
25FD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 BD | 11100010 10010111 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 FD | 00100101 11111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FD 25 | 11111101 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 FD | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FD 25 00 00 | 11111101 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◽
URI Encoded
%E2%97%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+25FD, also known as WHITE MEDIUM SMALL SQUARE, serves a vital role in digital typography and design. This square symbol is utilized for formatting purposes, primarily in text-based environments where visual representation of size or space is crucial. It is typically used to create alignment guides, separate sections or divide content into distinct blocks. Despite its simplicity, the WHITE MEDIUM SMALL SQUARE plays a significant role in the overall aesthetic and readability of digital text. The character can be found in various typography contexts such as creating pixel-perfect designs for web development, designing templates for print media, or even in simple word processing documents for aligning content. It is particularly useful when precision alignment is required, ensuring that the layout of a document remains consistent and professional. Its use can be seen across different cultural, linguistic, and technical contexts, emphasizing its universality as an essential tool in digital text formatting. The Unicode character U+25FD has no direct linguistic significance, as it is not tied to any specific language or script. However, its neutrality makes it adaptable across various languages and scripts, further showcasing its importance in global digital communication. By focusing on accuracy and precision, the WHITE MEDIUM SMALL SQUARE ensures that digital text remains well-structured, readable, and aesthetically pleasing, thereby contributing to a superior user experience.
How to type the ◽ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9725 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.