Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧯ has the Unicode code point U+29EF. 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+29EF to binary:
00101001 11101111. 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 10100111 10101111
ERROR-BARRED BLACK SQUARE·U+29EF
⧯
Character Information
Code Point
U+29EF
HEX
29EF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 AF | 11100010 10100111 10101111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 EF | 00101001 11101111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EF 29 | 11101111 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 EF | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11101111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EF 29 00 00 | 11101111 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧯
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%AF
Description
The Unicode character U+29EF, known as the ERROR-BARRED BLACK SQUARE, is a typographical symbol used in digital text to represent an error, glitch, or disruption. It is particularly utilized in programming and debugging contexts, where it helps indicate that an issue has occurred within code, making it easier for developers to identify and resolve the problem. The ERROR-BARRED BLACK SQUARE does not have any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context outside of its usage as a symbol for error or disruption. Its primary purpose is to facilitate accurate and efficient communication among programmers and technical professionals, ensuring that issues are promptly addressed and resolved in the digital world.
How to type the ⧯ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10735 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.