Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ☓ has the Unicode code point U+2613. 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+2613 to binary:
00100110 00010011. 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 10011000 10010011
SALTIRE·U+2613
☓
Character Information
Code Point
U+2613
HEX
2613
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 98 93 | 11100010 10011000 10010011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 13 | 00100110 00010011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 13 26 | 00010011 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 13 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 00010011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 13 26 00 00 | 00010011 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
☓
URI Encoded
%E2%98%93
Description
The Unicode character U+2613 is known as the Saltire, a heraldic symbol that represents Scotland. It is a diagonal, X-shaped cross, typically consisting of two crossing right-angled diagonal lines, which are bent at 90 degrees. In digital text, this character is commonly used to represent the flag of Scotland or to show support and allegiance to Scottish heritage. The Saltire's cultural significance dates back to the early history of Scotland, when it was believed to have been adopted as a symbol by the ancient Scots after a miraculous appearance in a dream by Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland. In terms of its typographic use, the Saltire is often applied within text relating to Scottish events, history, or culture. It can be found in various fonts and style options, allowing for versatility in digital communication and design.
How to type the ☓ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9747 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.