Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⯑ has the Unicode code point U+2BD1. 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+2BD1 to binary:
00101011 11010001. 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 10010001
UNCERTAINTY SIGN·U+2BD1
⯑
Character Information
Code Point
U+2BD1
HEX
2BD1
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AF 91 | 11100010 10101111 10010001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B D1 | 00101011 11010001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D1 2B | 11010001 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B D1 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 11010001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D1 2B 00 00 | 11010001 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⯑
URI Encoded
%E2%AF%91
Description
The Unicode character U+2BD1, known as the Uncertainty Sign, plays a crucial role in digital text by representing the element of doubt or ambiguity associated with information or data. It is widely used across various fields to indicate the uncertainty in measurements, scientific findings, and quantitative representations. In linguistic and cultural contexts, the Uncertainty Sign is employed as an indicator for the possibility of a change in meaning, sentiment, or interpretation of the surrounding text. Its presence helps prevent miscommunication and encourages further clarification when dealing with ambiguous information. By incorporating this character into digital communication, users can more accurately express their thoughts and data, enhancing clarity and reducing potential misunderstandings. The Uncertainty Sign is a vital tool in the ongoing quest for precise and effective digital text communication.
How to type the ⯑ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11217 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.