Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯛ has the Unicode code point U+2BDB. 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+2BDB to binary:
00101011 11011011. 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 10011011
PHOLUS·U+2BDB
⯛
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BDB
HEX
2BDB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 9B | 11100010 10101111 10011011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B DB | 00101011 11011011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DB 2B | 11011011 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B DB | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11011011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DB 2B 00 00 | 11011011 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯛
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%9B
Description
U+2BDB is a unique typographical character known as PHOLUS. In the realm of digital text, this symbol is typically used for its specific role in Unicode, which is a universal character encoding standard that allows text to be seamlessly exchanged between different computing systems and platforms. The character finds its application predominantly in programming, coding, and computer-related contexts. Within these fields, U+2BDB serves as an essential tool for the creation and interpretation of various software applications, digital documents, and websites. While it may not have any explicit cultural or linguistic significance, its importance lies in enabling a smooth exchange of information between different systems, ensuring compatibility across diverse platforms. By maintaining accuracy and precision, U+2BDB contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of modern technology and communication.
How to type the ⯛ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11227 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.