Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⬭ has the Unicode code point U+2B2D. 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+2B2D to binary:
00101011 00101101. 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 10101101
WHITE HORIZONTAL ELLIPSE·U+2B2D
⬭
Character Information
Code Point
U+2B2D
HEX
2B2D
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 AC AD | 11100010 10101100 10101101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 2B 2D | 00101011 00101101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 2D 2B | 00101101 00101011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 2B 2D | 00000000 00000000 00101011 00101101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 2D 2B 00 00 | 00101101 00101011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⬭
URI Encoded
%E2%AC%AD
Description
The Unicode character U+2B2D, also known as the White Horizontal Ellipse, is a typographical symbol that plays an essential role in digital text. It serves as a glyph to represent ellipsis or omission, which is commonly used to indicate pauses, unfinished thoughts, or trailing off in sentences. Although not a widely used character, it holds significance in specific contexts, such as mathematical equations and technical documentation, where precise representation of ideas is paramount. The White Horizontal Ellipse provides an alternative to the traditional three-dot ellipsis (U+2026), allowing for greater flexibility and clarity in digital communication. Despite its limited application, the White Horizontal Ellipse remains a vital tool in typography and Unicode, showcasing the expansive range of characters available to express diverse ideas and concepts.
How to type the ⬭ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 11053 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.