Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⦿ has the Unicode code point U+29BF. 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+29BF to binary:
00101001 10111111. 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 10100110 10111111
CIRCLED BULLET·U+29BF
⦿
Character Information
Code Point
U+29BF
HEX
29BF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A6 BF | 11100010 10100110 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 BF | 00101001 10111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | BF 29 | 10111111 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 BF | 00000000 00000000 00101001 10111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | BF 29 00 00 | 10111111 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⦿
URI Encoded
%E2%A6%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+29BF is known as the "Circled Bullet" and it plays a significant role in digital text, particularly in list formatting and document organization. This versatile symbol is commonly used to denote an item or element within a list, similar to how a regular bullet point would be employed. The distinctive feature of U+29BF is that it appears as a bullet point encircled by a circle, giving it a more prominent appearance compared to the standard bullet point. This unique design can be particularly useful in documents that demand clear distinction and enhanced visibility for each listed item, making it a popular choice in academic papers, technical manuals, and business presentations. In addition, U+29BF is often used in programming code to signify specific functions or actions, further showcasing its versatility across different fields of application.
How to type the ⦿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10687 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.