Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⛿ has the Unicode code point U+26FF. 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+26FF to binary:
00100110 11111111. 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 10111111
WHITE FLAG WITH HORIZONTAL MIDDLE BLACK STRIPE·U+26FF
⛿
Character Information
Code Point
U+26FF
HEX
26FF
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 9B BF | 11100010 10011011 10111111 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 26 FF | 00100110 11111111 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FF 26 | 11111111 00100110 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 26 FF | 00000000 00000000 00100110 11111111 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FF 26 00 00 | 11111111 00100110 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⛿
URI Encoded
%E2%9B%BF
Description
The Unicode character U+26FF, known as the White Flag with Horizontal Middle Black Stripe, is a digital representation of a flag that signifies surrender, capitulation, or truce in various contexts. It holds significant cultural and linguistic significance as it represents a universal symbol of submission. In digital text, this character is often used to convey these meanings metaphorically across different platforms such as social media, messaging apps, and websites. The Unicode character U+26FF is also widely recognized for its technical usage in Emoji sets, where it serves as an emblematic expression of surrendering or giving up in a non-violent manner. This versatile symbol contributes to effective communication by providing a visual representation that transcends linguistic barriers and conveys a common message globally.
How to type the ⛿ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9983 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.