Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧠ has the Unicode code point U+29E0. 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+29E0 to binary:
00101001 11100000. 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 10100000
SQUARE WITH CONTOURED OUTLINE·U+29E0
⧠
Character Information
Code Point
U+29E0
HEX
29E0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 A0 | 11100010 10100111 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 E0 | 00101001 11100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E0 29 | 11100000 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 E0 | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E0 29 00 00 | 11100000 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧠
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%A0
Description
The Unicode character U+29E0, known as the Square with Contoured Outline, holds a significant role in digital typography. It is often used to represent graphical elements within digital text, particularly in contexts where precise geometric shapes are required. This versatile symbol has applications across various fields such as computer graphics, mathematics, and design, where it serves to draw attention or define specific areas within the textual content. While its primary use is for representing squares with unique outlines, the Square with Contoured Outline character does not hold any cultural, linguistic, or technical context that distinguishes it from other geometric symbols. Its primary purpose lies in its graphical representation and its utility in defining precise shapes within digital text, making it an essential tool for typography experts and designers alike.
How to type the ⧠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10720 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.