Step 1: Determine the UTF-8 encoding bit layout
The character ⎙ has the Unicode code point U+2399. 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+2399 to binary:
00100011 10011001. 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 10001110 10011001
PRINT SCREEN SYMBOL·U+2399
⎙
Character Information
Code Point
U+2399
HEX
2399
Unicode Plane
Basic Multilingual Plane
Category
Other Symbol
Character Representations
Click elements to copy| Encoding | Hex | Binary |
|---|---|---|
| UTF8 | E2 8E 99 | 11100010 10001110 10011001 |
| UTF16 (big Endian) | 23 99 | 00100011 10011001 |
| UTF16 (little Endian) | 99 23 | 10011001 00100011 |
| UTF32 (big Endian) | 00 00 23 99 | 00000000 00000000 00100011 10011001 |
| UTF32 (little Endian) | 99 23 00 00 | 10011001 00100011 00000000 00000000 |
HTML Entity
⎙
URI Encoded
%E2%8E%99
Description
The Print Screen Symbol, Unicode U+2399, is a vital character used in the realm of computer technology. This symbol represents the "Print Screen" function typically found on computer keyboards, allowing users to capture a screenshot of their current display. This function is essential for troubleshooting, creating visual records, or showcasing content without the need for any third-party software. The Print Screen Symbol has no cultural, linguistic, or specific technical context outside its role as an interface element on keyboards. Its usage and importance in digital text are primarily associated with user experience and computer operations.
How to type the ⎙ symbol on Windows
Hold Alt and type 9113 on the numpad. Or use Character Map.