Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏺ has the Unicode code point U+23FA. 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+23FA to binary:
00100011 11111010. 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 10001111 10111010
BLACK CIRCLE FOR RECORD·U+23FA
⏺
Character Information
Code Point
U+23FA
HEX
23FA
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F BA | 11100010 10001111 10111010 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 FA | 00100011 11111010 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FA 23 | 11111010 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 FA | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11111010 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FA 23 00 00 | 11111010 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏺
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%BA
Description
The Unicode character U+23FA, commonly known as the Black Circle for Record, serves a specific function within the realm of typography and digital text. Primarily used to represent a visual marker in documentation or software applications, this symbol's primary purpose is to indicate a completed action or event that has been recorded. For instance, it might be employed in a logbook to signify an entry has been made, or utilized within user interfaces to denote the completion of a particular task or process. Despite its seemingly simple appearance as a black circle, this character carries substantial importance in digital communication, ensuring clarity and precision when conveying information across various platforms.
How to type the ⏺ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9210 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.