Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛔ has the Unicode code point U+26D4. 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+26D4 to binary:
00100110 11010100. 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 10010100
NO ENTRY·U+26D4
⛔
Character Information
Code Point
U+26D4
HEX
26D4
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 94 | 11100010 10011011 10010100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 D4 | 00100110 11010100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | D4 26 | 11010100 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 D4 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11010100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | D4 26 00 00 | 11010100 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛔
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%94
Description
The Unicode character U+26D4, commonly known as "NO ENTRY," is a versatile typographic symbol used in digital text to convey various meanings. Typically employed in signage and maps, this symbol denotes restricted access or points out areas where entry is prohibited. In the context of maps, it indicates a closed road, while in signs, it may represent an area off-limits to certain groups of people. The "NO ENTRY" symbol is useful for communication across different languages and cultures due to its universal understanding and visual clarity. It is essential for ensuring accurate information and clear guidelines in digital texts, where precise language and symbols are critical for effective communication. In terms of technical context, the U+26D4 character is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block within Unicode Standard, with the specific code point being U+26D4.
How to type the ⛔ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9940 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.