Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬘ has the Unicode code point U+2B18. 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+2B18 to binary:
00101011 00011000. 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 10011000
DIAMOND WITH TOP HALF BLACK·U+2B18
⬘
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B18
HEX
2B18
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC 98 | 11100010 10101100 10011000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 18 | 00101011 00011000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 18 2B | 00011000 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 18 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00011000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 18 2B 00 00 | 00011000 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬘
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%98
Description
The Unicode character U+2B18, known as "DIAMOND WITH TOP HALF BLACK," is a typographic symbol used in digital text to represent an inverted diamond shape with the top half of the diamond shaded or filled in black. This character is commonly employed in mathematical notation, computer programming, and certain types of graphical presentations where a diamond-shaped symbol with distinct visual hierarchy is required. It is part of the Miscellaneous Technical block of Unicode characters, specifically belonging to the Geometric Shapes category. U+2B18 plays an important role in various technical contexts, such as diagramming algorithms and flow charts, where it serves as a visual aid for understanding complex processes and hierarchical structures. In cultural or linguistic contexts, the use of this character is relatively rare, but it can be found in specialized fields like mathematics, computer science, and engineering to enhance clarity and precision in communication.
How to type the ⬘ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11032 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.