Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛦ has the Unicode code point U+26E6. 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+26E6 to binary:
00100110 11100110. 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 10100110
LEFT-HANDED INTERLACED PENTAGRAM·U+26E6
⛦
Character Information
Code Point
U+26E6
HEX
26E6
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B A6 | 11100010 10011011 10100110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 E6 | 00100110 11100110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E6 26 | 11100110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 E6 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11100110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E6 26 00 00 | 11100110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛦
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%A6
Description
The Unicode character U+26E6, known as the Left-Handed Interlaced Pentagram, is a symbol that holds significant interest in digital text for its unique geometric design and cultural significance. In typography, it is often employed to represent the five regular solids in geometry or to signify protection from evil. This character's left-handed orientation distinguishes it from other versions of the pentagram, which are typically depicted with a right-hand orientation. Despite its association with the occult and witchcraft due to popular culture misconceptions, U+26E6 remains an intriguing choice for digital typography enthusiasts and graphic designers seeking to add a touch of esoteric flair to their work. Its use in text is primarily decorative rather than linguistic or technical, with its true value lying in its ability to evoke curiosity and spark imagination.
How to type the ⛦ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9958 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.