Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⚆ has the Unicode code point U+2686. 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+2686 to binary:
00100110 10000110. 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 10000110
WHITE CIRCLE WITH DOT RIGHT·U+2686
⚆
Character Information
Code Point
U+2686
HEX
2686
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9A 86 | 11100010 10011010 10000110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 86 | 00100110 10000110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 86 26 | 10000110 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 86 | 00000000 00000000 00100110 10000110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 86 26 00 00 | 10000110 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⚆
URI Encoded
%E2%9A%86
Description
The Unicode character U+2686, also known as the White Circle with Dot Right, is a versatile symbol used in digital text for various purposes. Its typical usage can be found in bullet lists, indicating items or points in a series, and in diagrams or charts where it serves as a marker or a point of reference. This character can also be employed to represent the concept of "yes" or affirmation in certain contexts, such as online forms or survey questions. Although it doesn't have any direct linguistic significance, its visual impact can enhance readability and clarity in textual content. In terms of technical context, U+2686 is part of the Miscellaneous Symbols block within the Unicode Standard, and it has been designed to be easily distinguishable from other symbols with similar functions or appearances, ensuring accurate communication across various digital platforms.
How to type the ⚆ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9862 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.