Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬡ has the Unicode code point U+2B21. 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+2B21 to binary:
00101011 00100001. 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 10100001
WHITE HEXAGON·U+2B21
⬡
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B21
HEX
2B21
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC A1 | 11100010 10101100 10100001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 21 | 00101011 00100001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 21 2B | 00100001 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 21 | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00100001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 21 2B 00 00 | 00100001 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬡
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%A1
Description
The Unicode character U+2B21, known as the White Hexagon, is a symbol used primarily in digital text for its geometric representation. It serves various purposes in different fields, including computer programming, mathematics, and physics. In programming, it is often utilized to denote an exclusive OR (XOR) operation, while in mathematics, it represents a hexagon shape or a six-sided polygon. The White Hexagon is also used as a placeholder for missing characters or elements in various contexts, such as text encoding and data exchange. Although not as widely recognized as other Unicode symbols, the White Hexagon holds significance in specialized digital communication and has a role in ensuring accurate information representation across diverse platforms.
How to type the ⬡ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11041 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.