Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☁ has the Unicode code point U+2601. 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+2601 to binary:
00100110 00000001. 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 10011000 10000001
CLOUD·U+2601
☁
Character Information
Code Point
U+2601
HEX
2601
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 81 | 11100010 10011000 10000001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 01 | 00100110 00000001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 01 26 | 00000001 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 01 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00000001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 01 26 00 00 | 00000001 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☁
URI Encoded
%E2%98%81
Description
The Unicode character U+2601, also known as the CLOUD symbol, is a versatile typographic element primarily used to represent clouds in digital text. It plays a significant role in various forms of communication, including social media, emojis, and web content. This character is particularly popular among graphic designers, content creators, and users seeking to add visual interest or convey a specific mood or atmosphere within their work. Although it does not hold linguistic meaning, the CLOUD symbol is often employed to depict weather conditions, landscapes, or creative imagery. Its widespread adoption across multiple platforms speaks to its universal appeal and recognition, making it an essential part of modern typography and digital communication.
How to type the ☁ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9729 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.