Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⧆ has the Unicode code point U+29C6. 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+29C6 to binary:
00101001 11000110. 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 10000110
SQUARED ASTERISK·U+29C6
⧆
Character Information
Code Point
U+29C6
HEX
29C6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Math Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 A7 86 | 11100010 10100111 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 29 C6 | 00101001 11000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C6 29 | 11000110 00101001 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 29 C6 | 00000000 00000000 00101001 11000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C6 29 00 00 | 11000110 00101001 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⧆
URI Encoded
%E2%A7%86
Description
The SQUARED ASTERISK character, denoted by the Unicode value U+29C6, is an essential element in digital typography, offering a unique aesthetic element for texts. This character serves as a visually distinctive symbol that can be employed to denote emphasis or importance within a textual context. In terms of usage, it is often utilized in programming languages and computer code as a means of signaling certain operations or functions. For example, it is commonly used in the context of mathematical expressions to square a value, thereby enhancing the overall readability and comprehensibility of such equations. Additionally, it has applications within linguistic and cultural contexts, particularly in shorthand writing systems, where it can be employed as an abbreviation or shortcut for frequently occurring phrases or words. Overall, the SQUARED ASTERISK is a versatile character that contributes significantly to the richness of digital text across various industries and disciplines.
How to type the ⧆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 10694 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.