Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚔ has the Unicode code point U+2694. 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+2694 to binary:
00100110 10010100. 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 10011010 10010100
CROSSED SWORDS·U+2694
⚔
Character Information
Code Point
U+2694
HEX
2694
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A 94 | 11100010 10011010 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 94 | 00100110 10010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 94 26 | 10010100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 94 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 94 26 00 00 | 10010100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚔
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%94
Description
The Unicode character U+2694, commonly referred to as "CROSSED SWORDS," holds significant importance in the realm of digital text. This symbol is widely utilized to represent the concept of conflict or confrontation, often used metaphorically across various platforms. In its most typical application, it serves as a visual aid for conveying opposing forces or disputes, particularly within contexts where physical representation of swords may be infeasible. Culturally, the crossed swords symbol has been employed throughout history to denote power and dominance. It is often associated with warfare and military conflicts, reflecting a sense of strength and fortitude. This character's linguistic usage extends beyond its literal interpretation, as it can be used in a metaphorical context to imply competition or rivalry in sports, business, or any other scenario where opposing sides are involved. Technically, the crossed swords symbol benefits from Unicode standardization, ensuring consistent representation across different devices and platforms. This universal application enhances its accessibility for individuals engaging with digital text globally. As a result, U+2694 has become an indispensable tool for communicating complex ideas or situations that require visual representation of conflict or confrontation in digital text.
How to type the ⚔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9876 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.