Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏼ has the Unicode code point U+23FC. 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+23FC to binary:
00100011 11111100. 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 10111100
POWER ON-OFF SYMBOL·U+23FC
⏼
Character Information
Code Point
U+23FC
HEX
23FC
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F BC | 11100010 10001111 10111100 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 FC | 00100011 11111100 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FC 23 | 11111100 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 FC | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11111100 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FC 23 00 00 | 11111100 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏼
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%BC
Description
The Unicode character U+23FC, known as the POWER ON-OFF SYMBOL, is a versatile glyph commonly employed in digital text to signify power states. It represents the power button of an electronic device, indicating whether it is turned off (a circle with a line through it) or on (a simple circle). This symbol serves as a useful shorthand for instructions and technical documentation, helping users quickly understand the operational status of various devices. The POWER ON-OFF SYMBOL's significance transcends language barriers due to its universal nature, making it a valuable tool in global communication. Its use is widespread across different platforms, including websites, mobile applications, user interfaces, and programming languages, ensuring consistency and clarity for users worldwide.
How to type the ⏼ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9212 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.