Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛪ has the Unicode code point U+26EA. 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+26EA to binary:
00100110 11101010. 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 10011011 10101010
CHURCH·U+26EA
⛪
Character Information
Code Point
U+26EA
HEX
26EA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B AA | 11100010 10011011 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 EA | 00100110 11101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | EA 26 | 11101010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 EA | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | EA 26 00 00 | 11101010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛪
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%AA
Description
The Unicode character U+26EA represents the "Church" glyph in digital text. This symbol has its roots in the early days of computing when graphical representation of objects and concepts was still relatively new. U+26EA serves as a concise and universally recognizable way to reference churches digitally, particularly in contexts where space or length might be a consideration. While the character doesn't belong to any specific culture or language, it does carry certain cultural connotations. Churches are typically associated with religious activities and institutions, primarily Christianity. Therefore, the use of this symbol can sometimes imply religious themes or references in digital text, although its interpretation may vary depending on the context in which it is used. In terms of technical context, U+26EA is part of a large group of characters collectively known as "Symbols". This category includes a wide range of characters, from mathematical symbols to emojis, and this church symbol sits comfortably among them. Its encoding in Unicode ensures that it can be used reliably across different platforms and devices, making it an important tool for digital communication. In conclusion, the Unicode character U+26EA is a versatile symbol with a variety of uses. While primarily associated with churches due to its graphic representation, it transcends cultural or linguistic barriers, ensuring clear communication in the digital world.
How to type the ⛪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9962 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.