Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚫ has the Unicode code point U+26AB. 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+26AB to binary:
00100110 10101011. 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 10101011
MEDIUM BLACK CIRCLE·U+26AB
⚫
Character Information
Code Point
U+26AB
HEX
26AB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A AB | 11100010 10011010 10101011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 AB | 00100110 10101011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AB 26 | 10101011 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 AB | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10101011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AB 26 00 00 | 10101011 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚫
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%AB
Description
The Unicode character U+26AB represents the Medium Black Circle, a symbol commonly used in various digital text applications to indicate a circular area of a particular shade of black. It is often employed in graphic design, computer programming, and communication platforms to signify an area or selection that requires user attention. The Medium Black Circle's versatility stems from its customizable size and color, which can be adjusted according to the specific context or aesthetic requirements. This character plays a crucial role in ensuring effective communication across different cultures and languages by providing a universally recognizable visual cue. As an essential element in typography and design, U+26AB contributes significantly to the overall visual appeal and user experience in digital content creation.
How to type the ⚫ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9899 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.