Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⏽ has the Unicode code point U+23FD. 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+23FD to binary:
00100011 11111101. 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 10111101
POWER ON SYMBOL·U+23FD
⏽
Character Information
Code Point
U+23FD
HEX
23FD
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8F BD | 11100010 10001111 10111101 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 FD | 00100011 11111101 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | FD 23 | 11111101 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 FD | 00000000 00000000 00100011 11111101 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | FD 23 00 00 | 11111101 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⏽
URI Encoded
%E2%8F%BD
Description
The Unicode character U+23FD, known as the POWER ON SYMBOL, is a typographic representation often used in digital text to indicate the activation or turning on of an electrical device or system. This symbol holds particular significance in technical contexts where precise and concise communication is necessary. In certain programming languages, the character might be utilized as an escape sequence for special instructions, while in others, it serves no functional purpose and can be used purely for visual enhancement. The POWER ON SYMBOL remains a valuable tool in the realm of typography, allowing users to convey complex ideas or commands in a straightforward manner. Despite its limited use in everyday language, this symbol plays an important role in maintaining consistency and clarity within technical documentation.
How to type the ⏽ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9213 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.