Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⌾ has the Unicode code point U+233E. 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+233E to binary:
00100011 00111110. 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 10001100 10111110
APL FUNCTIONAL SYMBOL CIRCLE JOT·U+233E
⌾
Character Information
Code Point
U+233E
HEX
233E
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8C BE | 11100010 10001100 10111110 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 3E | 00100011 00111110 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 3E 23 | 00111110 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 3E | 00000000 00000000 00100011 00111110 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 3E 23 00 00 | 00111110 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⌾
URI Encoded
%E2%8C%BE
Description
The Unicode character U+233E, known as the APL Functional Symbol Circle Jot, holds significant importance within the realm of typography and digital text. Primarily used in the APL programming language, this character is essential for mathematical expressions and symbolic calculations, aiding in the expression of complex ideas through its unique visual representation. While its usage may not be widespread across various languages or cultures, the Circle Jot has found a niche within the APL community, serving as an indispensable tool for those working in this specialized field. Its distinct appearance, which features a small circle encircling a dot, distinguishes it from other Unicode characters and symbolizes a specific mathematical operation in the context of APL.
How to type the ⌾ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9022 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.