Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚪ has the Unicode code point U+26AA. 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+26AA to binary:
00100110 10101010. 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 10101010
MEDIUM WHITE CIRCLE·U+26AA
⚪
Character Information
Code Point
U+26AA
HEX
26AA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A AA | 11100010 10011010 10101010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 AA | 00100110 10101010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | AA 26 | 10101010 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 AA | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10101010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | AA 26 00 00 | 10101010 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚪
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%AA
Description
The Unicode character U+26AA represents the "MEDIUM WHITE CIRCLE." This symbol is often used in digital text to indicate a partially filled circle or to denote a level of progress or completion. It plays a significant role in web design and UI/UX, as it visually conveys the idea of proportion or percentage within a limited space. The character has been adopted across various platforms, including mobile apps, desktop applications, and websites, due to its universal appeal and readability across multiple languages and devices. While there isn't any specific cultural, linguistic, or technical context associated with this symbol, it is widely recognized as an intuitive visual aid for users worldwide. In summary, U+26AA, the MEDIUM WHITE CIRCLE, serves as a versatile and easily interpretable design element in digital communication.
How to type the ⚪ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9898 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.