Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏥ has the Unicode code point U+23E5. 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+23E5 to binary:
00100011 11100101. 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 10100101
FLATNESS·U+23E5
⏥
Character Information
Code Point
U+23E5
HEX
23E5
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F A5 | 11100010 10001111 10100101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 E5 | 00100011 11100101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | E5 23 | 11100101 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 E5 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11100101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | E5 23 00 00 | 11100101 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏥
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%A5
Description
The Unicode character U+23E5, known as "FLATNESS," holds a unique position in typography and digital text. It is used to represent the concept of flatness or levelness in various design and technical contexts. As a less-known character, it is not commonly found in everyday writing but serves an essential purpose when precision is required in documentation or instructional materials. In its typical usage, the FLATNESS symbol can be employed in engineering, manufacturing, or construction industries to convey the need for flat surfaces, ensuring accuracy and quality control. For instance, it might appear on blueprints or technical drawings as a means of communication between professionals with specific knowledge of the field. Moreover, in software development, this character may appear in source code comments, indicating that a particular section of the code should be completely leveled or evenly distributed. Although not widely recognized or utilized across all linguistic and cultural contexts, the FLATNESS symbol remains an indispensable tool for those working with specific technical or design requirements. Its accuracy and precision are invaluable when ensuring that surfaces or elements within a project are flat, enhancing the overall quality and functionality of the final product.
How to type the ⏥ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9189 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.