Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯀ has the Unicode code point U+2BC0. 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+2BC0 to binary:
00101011 11000000. 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 10101111 10000000
BLACK SQUARE CENTRED·U+2BC0
⯀
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BC0
HEX
2BC0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 80 | 11100010 10101111 10000000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B C0 | 00101011 11000000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | C0 2B | 11000000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B C0 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11000000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | C0 2B 00 00 | 11000000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯀
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%80
Description
U+2BC0, or the Black Square Centred character, is a typographical symbol predominantly used in digital text for its visual properties rather than its meaning. In terms of usage, this character serves as a placeholder for an unspecified, yet-to-be-defined content within the context of digital design and layout. It holds significant importance in graphic design, particularly when designing responsive or adaptable layouts, as it represents an empty space that can dynamically change size without affecting the overall structure or appearance of the text or design. In linguistic and cultural contexts, the Black Square Centred character may be employed as a symbol for abstention or negation in certain languages or scripts, although its usage in such cases is relatively rare. Overall, U+2BC0's role in digital typography lies primarily in its adaptability and versatility, making it an essential tool for designers and developers working with dynamic text layouts.
How to type the ⯀ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11200 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.