Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚠ has the Unicode code point U+26A0. 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+26A0 to binary:
00100110 10100000. 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 10100000
WARNING SIGN·U+26A0
⚠
Character Information
Code Point
U+26A0
HEX
26A0
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A A0 | 11100010 10011010 10100000 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 A0 | 00100110 10100000 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | A0 26 | 10100000 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 A0 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10100000 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | A0 26 00 00 | 10100000 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚠
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%A0
Description
The Unicode character U+26A0 represents the "WARNING" symbol in digital text, typically used to caution readers about potential hazards, dangers, or risks associated with a particular situation or action. In various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and healthcare, the WARNING sign is essential for ensuring safety protocols are followed and unintentional accidents are minimized. As part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block in Unicode, this character is widely recognized across different platforms and devices, making it a vital tool for clear communication about potential threats. The use of U+26A0 not only promotes caution but also helps to maintain legal compliance with safety regulations, thus playing an important role in preventing harm and preserving human well-being.
How to type the ⚠ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9888 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.