Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ◻ has the Unicode code point U+25FB. 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+25FB to binary:
00100101 11111011. 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 10111011
WHITE MEDIUM SQUARE·U+25FB
◻
Character Information
Code Point
U+25FB
HEX
25FB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 97 BB | 11100010 10010111 10111011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 25 FB | 00100101 11111011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FB 25 | 11111011 00100101 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 25 FB | 00000000 00000000 00100101 11111011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FB 25 00 00 | 11111011 00100101 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
◻
URI Encoded
%E2%97%BB
Description
The Unicode character U+25FB, known as the WHITE MEDIUM SQUARE, is a typographical symbol commonly utilized in digital text for various purposes. This character serves as a visual separator, dividing sections of content while maintaining a clean and uncluttered layout. Its white color allows it to blend seamlessly with most backgrounds, ensuring that the content remains the focal point. The WHITE MEDIUM SQUARE is often employed in applications such as programming code, tables, lists, and other text-based structures to enhance readability and organization. While its usage is not culturally or linguistically specific, this versatile symbol plays a crucial role in typography and design by visually delineating content without interrupting the flow of text.
How to type the ◻ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9723 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.