Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛜ has the Unicode code point U+26DC. 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+26DC to binary:
00100110 11011100. 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 10011100
LEFT CLOSED ENTRY·U+26DC
⛜
Character Information
Code Point
U+26DC
HEX
26DC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 9C | 11100010 10011011 10011100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 DC | 00100110 11011100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | DC 26 | 11011100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 DC | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11011100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | DC 26 00 00 | 11011100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛜
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%9C
Description
The Unicode character U+26DC, known as the Left Closed Entry symbol, is a typographic element predominantly utilized in digital text for various applications. Its primary role is to denote the beginning of an entry or section within a document or system, serving as a visual cue to guide readers through the content. In this capacity, it often appears alongside other typographical symbols such as the Right Closed Entry (U+26DD) and the Center Entry (U+26DB), which signify the end of an entry or section. These symbols are commonly employed in digital environments like documentation, software interfaces, and websites to create a clear structure and improve user experience. Although there is no direct cultural, linguistic, or technical context associated with U+26DC, its use can be observed across various fields and industries that value organized presentation of information.
How to type the ⛜ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9948 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.