Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬗ has the Unicode code point U+2B17. 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+2B17 to binary:
00101011 00010111. 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 10101100 10010111
DIAMOND WITH RIGHT HALF BLACK·U+2B17
⬗
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B17
HEX
2B17
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC 97 | 11100010 10101100 10010111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 17 | 00101011 00010111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 17 2B | 00010111 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 17 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00010111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 17 2B 00 00 | 00010111 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬗
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%97
Description
U+2B17 is a Unicode character commonly known as the Diamond with Right Half Black (◇). This symbol is often used in digital text to represent a diamond or a hollow diamond shape with one of its corners cut off, giving it a distinct look. The Diamond with Right Half Black is typically employed in various mathematical equations and scientific notations due to its ability to provide a clear visual representation of complex relationships and structures. Additionally, the character can be found in graphic design elements and typography where it is used as an aesthetic element or part of branding identity for certain companies or products. Despite its seemingly decorative purpose, the Diamond with Right Half Black plays a significant role in digital text, offering precise and easily recognizable visual cues that enhance readability and comprehension across different languages and cultures.
How to type the ⬗ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11031 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.