Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛋ has the Unicode code point U+26CB. 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+26CB to binary:
00100110 11001011. 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 10001011
WHITE DIAMOND IN SQUARE·U+26CB
⛋
Character Information
Code Point
U+26CB
HEX
26CB
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B 8B | 11100010 10011011 10001011 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 CB | 00100110 11001011 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | CB 26 | 11001011 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 CB | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11001011 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | CB 26 00 00 | 11001011 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛋
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%8B
Description
The Unicode character U+26CB, known as the WHITE DIAMOND IN SQUARE, plays a significant role in digital typography. Its primary usage is to represent a diamond shape enclosed within a square outline, which can be employed for various purposes such as bullet points, list items, or decorative elements. The character's design and appearance are influenced by the typographic traditions of print and digital media, where it has been used historically in both contexts. It is particularly common in programming languages and markup languages, where it serves a functional role in organizing and structuring text content. In terms of cultural, linguistic, or technical context, the WHITE DIAMOND IN SQUARE holds no specific significance other than its versatile usage across different platforms and media types. However, it remains an essential tool for designers and developers who seek to enhance readability, organization, and visual appeal in their digital creations.
How to type the ⛋ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9931 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.